POSITION 4
POSITION 1
ELECTRICAL FUNCTION
Comprising circuits 'A' & 'B'.
Common 'CA' connects to
1A - 6A pairs. Common 'CB'
connects to 1B - 6B pairs.
All terminals correspond to
switch position (i.e. 1-6).
'A' & 'B' switching logic is
identical. 'TA' and 'TB' only
come into circuit in between
positions 4&5 and 5&6.
Reverse View of Switch
Reverse View of Switch
Reverse View of Switch
POSITION 2
4
1
5
2
6
3
Top View of Switch
POSITION 6
Reverse View of Switch
POSITION 3
12.0
39.1
POSITION 5
11.0
16.0
ELECTRICAL TRANSITION
Reverse View of Switch
Model No:-
3X3-05
10.8
Generally 'Make Before Break'
except that: greyed pads
are 'Break Before Make' in
their transverse travel; (i.e.
1-4, 2-5 & 3-6) and transitions
between greyed pads 4-5 &
5-6 go through TA or TB
(momentarily connecting to CA or CB
midway between these positions).
Reverse View of Switch
Free-Way Ultra
10.0
17.3
35.0
35.0
3X3-05 Schematic : Last Updated Sept 2013
Schematic
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
NECK
BRIDGE
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
1
2
3
4
Notes:-
NORTH Start wire
NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
SOUTH Start wire
Positions 1, 2 & 3 are standard neck/both/bridge humbucker settings,
positions 4, 5 & 6 offer Series, Series-O/O/P & Parallel O/O/P
combinations of both pickups. An optional 'Coil-Split' switch (with
extra wiring shown in dotted) affects all six positions.
Master Volume works in all switch positions. Bridge Volume works
in pos. 3 or adjusts the mix of Bridge Pickup in pos. 2, 4, 5 & 6.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
Grd To Bridge
Vol
(Master)
Tone
(Neck)
(SHIELD)
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
4
3
2
1
Note Vertical Orientation!
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
c
In Series / In Phase
Neck
Solder & tape
Link wires
Optional
DPDT
Coil-Split
Switch
(SHIELD)
4
3
2
1
In Series / Out Phase
Vol
(Bridge)
c
4
1
5
2
6
3
Bridge+Neck
Tone
(Bridge)
(Sleeve)
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Parallel / Out Phase
(Tip)
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
Bridge
Scheme No 016 : Last Updated Sept 2013
HH Phase Scheme 2V/2T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
N
N
BRIDGE
S
NECK
Notes:-
1
2
3
4
S
NORTH Start wire
NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
SOUTH Start wire
Positions 1 & 3 provide standard Neck and Bridge Humbuckers.
Position 2 provides Neck and Bridge coils in series.
Positions 4 and 6 provide 'parallel' wired Neck and Bridge
humbuckers and; position 5 provides Neck and Bridge single coils
in parallel. All positions are hum-cancelling.
Vol/Tone controls work as normal in positions 1-3, Neck Vol/Tone
controls positions 4 & 5, Bridge Vol/Tone controls position 6.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
Grd To Bridge
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Tone
(Neck)
Vol
(Neck)
(SHIELD)
S
4
3
2
1
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
N
N
S
S
N
N
S
Neck
Parallel
c
Vol
(Bridge)
Tone
(Bridge)
S
N
N
S
4
1
5
2
6
3
S
N
N
S
(SHIELD)
In Parallel
4
3
2
1
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
c
(Tip)
S
N
N
Parallel
(Sleeve)
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
S
In Series
S
N
N
S
Bridge
Scheme No 017 : Last Updated Sept 2013
HH Parallel Scheme 2V/2T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
NECK
BRIDGE
Notes:-
1
2
3
4
NORTH Start wire
NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
SOUTH Start wire
All positions are hum-cancelling using a pair of standard polarity
pickups (opposing coils are selected in positions 4 & 6).
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
Keep unscreened wires as short as possible.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
(SHIELD)
(SHIELD)
1 2 3 4
Solder & tape
link wires
1 2 3 4
Grd To Bridge
Neck
In Series
c
Vol
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
Tone
Parallel / Out Phase
4
1
5
2
6
3
Neck & Bridge
(Sleeve)
In Parallel
Bridge
(Tip)
Scheme No 026 : Last Updated Mar 2014
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
HH Series, Phase, Split 1V/1T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
NECK
BRIDGE
Notes:Active Module is assumed to be a pre-amp, booster, overdrive or
EQ and is brought into the signal path in positions 4-6, and out
of the signal path in positions 1-3. Follow specific Active Module
instructions for correct install (dotted lines here are indication only).
Use multi-core screened cable between switch and controls on
LP-style guitars.
Grd To Bridge
c
Master
Tone
Vol
(Neck)
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Ground
Hot
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
Neck
+ Active
Vol
(Bridge)
Active
Module
BATTERY
Ground
+ Active
+
+ve
GRD
Input
Output
Hot
-
4
1
5
2
6
3
Bridge+Neck
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
(Tip)
Stereo
+ Active
(Ring)
Bridge
Jack
(Sleeve)
Scheme No 019 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
HH Active Module 2V/2T
BRIDGE
NECK
UPPER NECK
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
Notes:Intended for Double Neck guitars with two pickups per neck.
Positions 1-3 select Neck/Neck+Bridge/Bridge pickups from the
'Lower' Neck. Positions 4-6 select Neck/Neck+Bridge/Bridge
pickups from the 'Upper' Neck.
If necessary, a push/pull DPDT switch can be added to so that
both necks can be active simultaneously. DPDT switch should
selectively link upper and lower Bridge pickup 'hots', and
upper and lower pickups Neck pickup 'hots'.
Tone
(U Neck)
c
LOWER
U Neck Vol/Tone active
Tone
(L Neck)
LOWER
Vol
(L Neck)
UPPER
Solder & tape
ground wires
Red and Orange
'Hot' from pickups
solder onto pads
(colours are for
reference only).
1
5
2
6
3
L Neck Vol/Tone active
UPPER
U Neck Vol/Tone active
UPPER
L Neck Vol/Tone active
LOWER
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
4
U Neck Vol/Tone active
LOWER
c
L Neck Vol/Tone active
UPPER
(Sleeve)
LOWER
(Tip)
UPPER
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
LOWER
Vol
(U Neck)
UPPER
BRIDGE
NECK
LOWER NECK
Grd To Bridge
Multi-Core
Screened Cable
Scheme No 020 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
Double Neck Scheme 2V/2T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
Notes:-
BRIDGE
MIDDLE
NECK
Delivers 'in series' combinations of pickups either: in phase (in
positions 1-3) or; out of phase (in positions 4-6).
Use of one RW/RP pickup will render certain pickup combinations
hum-cancelling. For example, a RW/RP middle pickup will render
positions 1 & 3 hum-cancelling but will have the opposite effect
on positions 4 & 6.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Grd To Bridge
c
Vol
Series / Out Phase
Tone
Series / Out Phase
Series / In Phase
4
1
5
2
6
3
Series / In Phase
(Sleeve)
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
(Tip)
Series / Out Phase
Series / In Phase
Scheme No 021 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
SSS Series/Phase 1V/1T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
Notes:-
BRIDGE
MIDDLE
NECK
Delivers a 'bridge humbucker' configuration (using middle and
bridge pickups in series) in position 3 but retains authentic parallel
sounds in position 4 & 6, together with Bridge and Neck in parallel
in position 2.
Use a RW/RP middle pickup for hum-cancelling in positions 3, 4,
& 6.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Grd To Bridge
c
Vol
M + N in parallel
Tone
Middle Single Coil
Neck Single Coil
4
1
5
2
6
3
B + N in parallel
(Sleeve)
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
(Tip)
B + M in parallel
B + M in Series
Scheme No 022 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
SSS 'Bridge Humbucker' Scheme 1V/1T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
Notes:-
BRIDGE
MIDDLE
NECK
Delivers individual pickup selections in position 1-3, and parallel
pickup combinations in positions 4-6.
Use of a RW/RP middle pickup will render pickup combinations
4 & 6 hum-cancelling.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow designations.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Hot
Ground
Grd To Bridge
c
Vol
Neck + Middle
Tone
Bridge + Neck
Neck
4
1
5
2
6
3
Middle
(Sleeve)
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
(Tip)
Bridge + Middle
Bridge
Scheme No 025 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
SSS Parallel Scheme 1V/1T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
NECK
BRIDGE
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
Notes:-
1
2
3
4
NORTH Start wire
NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
SOUTH Start wire
Delivers a 'Neck humbucker' equivalent (using one coil from
the humbucker in series with the Neck pickup) in position 1.
Neck pickup should be same magnetic polarity as Humbucker's
screw coil for hum-cancelling operation in positions 1 and 5. In
this example, it would be South magnetic polarity.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
Hot
Ground
S
Solder & tape
link wires
N
S
S
N
S
Grd To Bridge
4 3 2 1
(SHIELD)
c
Neck single coil
S
Vol
In series
N
S
Tone
In parallel
4
1
5
2
6
3
S
N
S
In parallel
(Sleeve)
S
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
(Tip)
N
S
Bridge single coil
S
N
S
Bridge humbucker
Scheme No 023 : Last Updated Sept 2013
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
HS Scheme 1V/1T
REVERSE VIEW OF PICKUPS, SWITCH AND POTENTIOMETERS.
Notes:-
BRIDGE
MIDDLE
NECK
HUMBUCKER COLOUR KEY
1
2
3
4
NORTH Start wire
NORTH Finish wire
SOUTH Finish wire
SOUTH Start wire
Master Push/Pull Pot - pull out for single coils in all 6 positions.
The DPDT switch shows two dotted wires - choose & solder only one!
The Green wire will voice the North Coils (normally the slug coils).
The Blue wire will voice the South Coils (normally the screw coils).
Keep unscreened wires as short as possible.
The pickup colour coding shown in this diagram does not represent
any particular pickup manufacturer - please follow key.
FRONT VIEW OF PICKUPS AND SWITCH
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
1 2 3 4
Grd To Bridge
Solder & tape
link wires
(3 places)
DPDT
Master
Coil-Split
Switch
Neck & Middle
Use Green wire for Noth Coils
Use Blue wire for South Coils
Vol
Tone
Middle
c
Neck
4
1
5
2
6
3
Bridge+Neck
(Sleeve)
Bridge & Middle
Any solder points
shown in between
pads are meant to
abridge both pads
Model No:-
3X3-05
Free-Way Ultra
Bridge
(Tip)
Scheme No 024 : Last Updated Oct 2013
HHH + Master Coil Split 1V/1T