2 single = humbucker

American Deluxe Stratocaster

On the American Deluxe Stratocaster (and its left-handed, HSS, ash-body and V-neck versions), the S-1 switch functions quite differently than it does on Telecaster models, adding five more pickup combinations to the five already offered by standard Stratocaster wiring. With 10 total pickup wiring options then, S-1-equipped American Deluxe Stratocasters offer enormous tonal versatility.

When not in use, the S-1 switch doesn’t affect standard Stratocaster wiring, which is:

Position one: bridge pickup only
Position two: bridge and middle pickups wired in parallel
Position three: middle pickup only
Position four: middle and neck pickups wired in parallel
Position five: neck pickup only

The S-1 switch offers five additional pickup wiring options when engaged:

Position one: all three pickups wired in series
Position two: bridge and middle pickups wired in series
Position three: middle and neck pickups wired in series
Position four: bridge and neck pickups wired out of phase, with a special tone capacitor
Position five: bridge and middle pickups wired in series and out of phase, in parallel with neck pickup

With the Switch in the off position you get your standard 5 way switching as normal. With the Switch engaged to the on position you get 3 additional tones with quite a bit more ummmph to them. I will put those tones below.

Position 5: Neck Only
Position 4: Neck Only
Position 3: Neck and Middle In Series
Position 2: Neck and Middle in Parallel Ran In Series With Bridge
Position 1: Bridge and Neck In Series