-This is a 50's style pre-wired Les Paul wiring harness upgrade for Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul guitars. The 50's style wiring allows you to maintain more high end and clarity with less treble loss when rolling back on the volume.
-The harness features CTS 500k SHORT SHAFT potentiometers and .047 Orange Drop Capacitors. A classic tonal match that compliments most humbucker pickups.
-Hand wired with the highest quality parts and cleanest solder connections. This wiring harness will give you the clearest signal possible with even and balanced volume/tone roll off.
Ingredients
-4 x matched CTS 500k pots. Short split shaft, 3/8" wide bushing, 3/8" long. (Long shaft pots available for $5).
-2 volume 2 tone
-.047mfd Sprague orange drop capacitor
-Vintage style pull back cloth wire (7 strand 22 gauge wire for the strongest grounding connection)
-Custom aluminum shield plate to insure proper grounding and noise reduction
-Switchcraft 3 Way Short Toggle pre wired with vintage style braided wire
5/16" tall thread. Requires 1/2" hole diameter and 15/16" cavity depth.
Pre-wired with vintage style cloth wire with braided shield.
17" for neck/bridge. 20" for jack. -Includes Creme Tip. (black available upon request)
-Switchcraft 1/4" jack
-Wiring diagram included
NOTE: If you are replacing the electronics on an Epiphone les paul you may need to widen the potentiometer holes on the guitar. You may also need new plastic knob covers. Most Epiphones come stock with smaller pots.
Smokey B is an experienced guitar tech who has worked with guitar and bass players from bands like The Foo Fighters, Guns N' Roses, Slash, Ozzy, 311, Weezer, and many more. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have about wiring options/mods. Custom orders are welcome!