Middle pickup out of phase in Hamer TLE

[guitaround]

Hi,
I bought a Hamer TLE (1987) ages ago and I have just now realized that the middle pickup is wired out of phase and the 2 and 4 positions sound 'wonky'.

As far as I can see the wiring is all original.

Was this the usual wiring for a TLE? I know that some older Hamers were also wired out of phase.

I guess I can just change the wires of the middle pickup to have the 'normal' sounds (although I will have to add a 'patch cable' as the cable is cut short and it won't reach the pickup selector).

Thank you!

[velorush]

I certainly have no idea, but I am certain those who do would love to see a photo or ten. 😉

[guitaround]

Here it is :

[velorush]

It is absolutely beautiful (and Sustain Block, as well!), but I should have been more specific: if you're asking questions about wiring, it is often helpful to have a photo(s) of the inside of the control cavity.

Yes, the old Specials were wired out of phase a-la Peter Green. I am unaware of any others (and don't recall other examples mentioned in THE BOOK), but I am aware of examples of all makes and models (including original Bursts) escaping with out of phase wiring or magnets. 

That really is a fantastic looking TLE. Congratulations!

[veatch]

If the middle pickup is two wire (usually one black and one white), you can try swapping the connections. 

Edited March 12 by veatch

[guitaround]

Sorry, I was just asking to know if it is something unusual or it was the common wiring for this model (I have never played another one).

Now it is a bit late here, I will try to make some pictures of the wiring tomorrow but, as far as I can see, it is the original wiring and both single coil pickups are connected using wires with the same color, so it seems that the pickup was made to work that way (out of phase).

[Tortious]

No TLE diagram in the warehouse: https://www.hamerfanclub.com/hamer-guitar-wiring-schematics/

If someone has one, it needs to be added to that.

 

[guitaround]

Hi again,

This is the wiring :

 

And the pickup selector :

 

Thank you 

[velorush]

3 hours ago, guitaround said:

And the pickup selector :

 

This looks as expected. Anomalous out-of-phase pickup? 

If it were me, I'd just reverse the two wires (with, of course, the added length you posted about previously).