The type of lead you choose is very important for a breezy and successful installation of your pickups. Here are some golden rules of thumb:

• If you’re buying a single pickup, you should always purchase your pickup with a reversible lead if possible. Select 2-Conductor or 3-Conductor. This will allow you to reverse the phase if need be.
• Instruments with Blade Switches (think Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster) should avoid using Gibson Braided lead. It makes the installation a bit more challenging.
• Don’t select a 4-conductor lead unless you need it. It can be a headache to install for novices.
• Gibson Braided Lead is ideal for pickups purchased as a set and installed in a Gibson-style instrument with 2 Volume Pots.