jalexquijano Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I recently bought a 2004 Gibson Les Paul Standard honeyburst with burstbuckers pro pickups. However, when i turn down the tone control on either the bridge or neck pickup, i only notice a slight difference in tone. Is this normal? How can I determine if these tone pots are really working or not. The guitar sounds nice but i discovered that the tone controls dont alter the tone dramatically as in my Gibson ES-335. Please advice, I dont want to replace the tone controls if the originals are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I'd say if you can't hear much of a difference than something wrong with them. You should be able to tell. http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/pots.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 First off it should be plugged into a properly working amplifier. And turned on. Next 10 bright 0 not so bright. And VIOLA' That'll be $30.00. My standard consultant fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 That'll be $30.00. My standard consultant fee. Those are very reasonable... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 First off it should be plugged into a properly working amplifier.And turned on. Next 10 bright 0 not so bright. And VIOLA' That'll be $30.00. My standard consultant fee. Wait, the amp has to be one for the tone controls to work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wait' date=' the amp has to be one for the tone controls to work?[/quote'] No just ON . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGBENDS Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Wait' date=' the amp has to be one for the tone controls to work?[/quote'] I think he means the amp has to be one with itself, in totally harmony with the universe. LoL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimolas Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 ohmmmm find the path to enlightenment and sweet tone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluemoon Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Typing too fast. Bad habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jalexquijano Posted April 10, 2009 Author Share Posted April 10, 2009 First off it should be plugged into a properly working amplifier.And turned on. Next 10 bright 0 not so bright. And VIOLA' That'll be $30.00. My standard consultant fee. If i have the volume of either the bridge or neck pickup at 10 and want to roll down the tone to get a muddy or bassy sound, I cant manage to hear such difference. Does the tone controls only activate when i turn the volumes of any of the pickups to 7 or 8? I have a ES-335 where you can have the volume at 10 and roll down the tone to 8 and start hearing the difference in tone. Please advise. If this is normal for a Gibson Les Paul Standard 50s neck, Should I start messing around with the electronics and change the small capacitors? THis guitar has a standard 50s wiring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanMan Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 No sir, that is not normal. You should hear a distinct difference in tone with the tone knobs adjusted fully one way or another. If this isn't the case, I'd look into it. If your question is more of a "I get an appreciable difference on my ES-335 at 8, but not as much on my Les Paul", then I'd just chalk that up to different tolerances on the electronics. If it bugs you, go ahead and swap them out Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepblue Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 My R9 came with "those" pots...you know, either they are on or they are off. Theres no gradual taper from 0-10. I didnt know it at the time, but thats the way they were in 1959 Maybe you have old style pots?...who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketman Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I'd say if you can't hear much of a difference than something wrong with them. You should be able to tell. http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/pots.htm Well this gives the answer. Get an ohmmeter and you'll know for sure. If you don't have one or can't get one from a friend just bring it to a technician. For about $40 you'll have your answer (OK, that's more than what AXE® charges but it's worth it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 http://www.radioshack.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2032305 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Because proper temperature is a must . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flight959 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 This is why people (IMO) (Including me) change there Caps.... Then you might actually start using your tone controls... Flight959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Because proper temperature is a must . Keep scrolling Make sure not to over heat your pots soldering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I saw ... LOLz !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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