Nocaster (changing to modern wiring)

[usc96]

I'm considering changing my nocaster to modern wiring. Has anyone done this, and if so, is it something one can do by themselves or should I go to a luthier? Does anyone know of a video showing how to do it? What tools do I need? Mine came with this worksheet:

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[TubeeTuberton]

I have wired my Strat several times and went from SCN pups, the Laces, back to SCN, wired in S-1 Switching , took the S-1 out, which is where I am at now. The only advice I have is that if you plan properly, take your time, and while your at it upgrade the parts inside including maybe a good cooper shiled for the pickgaurd, you can do it yourself. I will see what I can find online for you. GL!

[shuie]

It's pretty easy, but if you want to preserve the original wiring for resell, or whatever, then just replace the entire control plate. Unless you are an ace with a soldering iron it's not going to be real clean if you remove resistor & the jumpers on the switch and then try to return everything to stock. I had no use for the stock wiring and just pulled all of the stuff off of mine, but people seemed to care when I went to sell the guitar.

[usc96]

Well I bought a soldering iron and was fully prepared to make the change, but when I started looking at it and comparing it to the diagram, I was completely lost. Doesn't seem to match up.