The Fender Telecaster hasn’t changed much in its 65 years, but one model in particular—the Baja Telecaster—has several features not found on the original. Among its most interesting mods is a four-way pickup switch. With the switch in its fourth position, the Baja’s neck and bridge pickups work in series to provide a more powerful tone similar to a humbucker.
Telecaster Four-Way Pickup Switch: What It Does for Your Tone
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