Gibson or Epiphone ES335 style. Plus ES330, ES345, Casino, ES339. Be sure and check component distance measurements, f hole size below and compare to your guitar. If you have a similar guitar that has the output jack located on the bottom of the guitar please add a note with the measurement from the switch to the edge of the guitar at jack location. I will need to extend the output jack wire length.
Sheraton models: These models have a smaller f hole opening and will not allow a full size pot to feed thru. Suggest measuring the widest opening of the f hole before ordering for a Sheraton. Questions please feel free to email me. We have options for smaller f hole openings.
What's In The Kit:- Bourn's 500K Pro Audio short shaft audio taper brass bushings, with nut and dress washer. Coarse 18 teeth spline.
- Paper In Oil (PIO) K40Y bridge tone cap 0.033uf
- Paper In Oil (PIO) K40Y neck tone cap 0.015uf
- Switchcraft 3-Way Short Toggle Switch Chrome with black tip. Carefully hand wired.
- Vintage Gavitt Braided cloth push back wiring all wrapped with high quality shrink
- Switchcraft ¼ inch Output Jack Chrome
- Assembly Template Hard Board
- All assembled except for final hook up of Pickups connections and grounds.
- Easy to read step by step installation instructions with a 50's wiring diagram.
- Every kit goes thru our Performance & Accuracy Testing procedure before being shipped out. Our kits work
Wiring harness is feed thru the f holes and requires opening in the widest part of the f hole no less than 1-1/8 inch min to be able to feed the harness into the hollow body easily.
Template component measurements center to center:
Volume to Volume 2.5" Switch to Neck Volume 2"
Tone to Tone 2.5" Switch to Jack 9"
Volume to Tone 2.5"
We add an additional 1/2 to 1 inch extra wire run between components for installation flexibility.
I personally prefer Bourns potentiometers over all other brands including CTS. I have found them to be smoother, responsive and longer lasting. The very best taper available. These pots are 18 teeth coarse spline shaft so USA type knobs will not fit without first pinching the top of the split shaft together a little and slowly push the knob on. Epiphone and off shore type will fit fine. We do offer a line of knobs that fit.
Need knobs? Go to our eBay store. Select category knobs on left side.
Knob requirement: This kit uses coarse spline 18 teeth knobs. We sell knobs.
Note: If you have an imported guitar (e.g. Japan, China, etc.) you may need to modify the potentiometer holes to 3/8 inch to accommodate the Bourns bushings. Email me with questions.
Although these harnesses are pre-assembled and tested they do require some soldering to connect the pickups and the output jack. A 25 – 30 watt soldering iron is recommended. Make sure you are comfortable with making these connections or we suggest you take this to a qualified guitar tech to complete the installation. I can not be responsible if you damage a unit.
Each harness is custom built after purchase so my lead time to build your harness before shipping is 5 to 10 business days. In stock means I have the parts to build. You will receive a notice with USPS tracking number once shipped.
Tone Man Guitar started from my own passion for music, knowledge of electronics and 50+ years of love for the guitar. The great tone from the 50's and 60's guitars is what I try to achieve. I am a one man shop and do all the work my self. I guarantee the best parts and workmanship. I believe in good communication. If you have any questions or need help with your guitar project please send me an email. We Want You To Be 100% Satisfied!
Cheers,
Gary
Tone Man Guitar