LG King Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 (edited) As stated above, I have a 2013 Gibson Memphis Standard issue, ES-335. I would like some information on the value of the 'pots' I have, as I am seriously considering upgrading to 500k...unless they were already 'standard' back in 2013...? It is a laborious task to undertake...through the 'F' hole, and not looking forward to performing this operation unless I in fact do have 300k 'pots'. What say ye...? Thanks guys/gals, and any in-between... Edited May 25, 2023 by LG King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 This is only going back to 2015 but I'd say 500k are in there. http://legacy.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Gibson-Memphis.aspx?ModelYear=2015 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG King Posted May 25, 2023 Author Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thanks Steve...! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10PoundLester Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 10 hours ago, LG King said: Thanks guys/gals, and any in-between... "in between?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG King Posted May 26, 2023 Author Share Posted May 26, 2023 4 hours ago, 10PoundLester said: "in between?" Joking... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG King Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 (edited) I wrote Gibson (who'd a thunk) and recieved the following reply: "Thanks for contacting Gibson Brands! I'm happy to provide some clarity on this for you. This instrument would have shipped with 300k linear volume pots and 500k audio tone pots." Best regards, Andy Consumer Service Gibson Brands, Inc. 1-800-4GIBSON Edited May 27, 2023 by LG King Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merciful-evans Posted May 27, 2023 Share Posted May 27, 2023 10 hours ago, LG King said: I wrote Gibson (who'd a thunk) and recieved the following reply: "Thanks for contacting Gibson Brands! I'm happy to provide some clarity on this for you. This instrument would have shipped with 300k linear volume pots and 500k audio tone pots." Best regards, Andy Consumer Service Gibson Brands, Inc. 1-800-4GIBSON great result ! Good on Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 I too have a 2013 Gibson Memphis ES335.. It's Sunburst with '57 Classic Pickups.. It's a Beautiful Guitar.. Is there a reason or advantage why they wouldn't put 500K volume pots? Are 500k better for volume pots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10PoundLester Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 50 minutes ago, Larsongs said: I too have a 2013 Gibson Memphis ES335.. It's Sunburst with '57 Classic Pickups.. It's a Beautiful Guitar.. Is there a reason or advantage why they wouldn't put 500K volume pots? Are 500k better for volume pots? The volume pots work with the tone pots and the capacitors to create filtering to sculpt the tone. The values they choose are going to give optimum control for a given set of pickups. Personally I wouldn't mess with them. After all, they did invent that circuit as a unit. Plus, changing out the pots on a 335 is a real PITA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted May 29, 2023 Share Posted May 29, 2023 16 hours ago, 10PoundLester said: The volume pots work with the tone pots and the capacitors to create filtering to sculpt the tone. The values they choose are going to give optimum control for a given set of pickups. Personally I wouldn't mess with them. After all, they did invent that circuit as a unit. Plus, changing out the pots on a 335 is a real PITA. The Volume & Tone controls have very smooth transition from nil to max.. I thought all were 500k… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG King Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 I have decided that after talking to my luthier (yesterday), that I am going to order a full pre-wired '59 ES335 kit from Gary at Tone Man Guitars. My Luthier confirmed that he could do it, so hopefully in the next couple of weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsongs Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) On 5/28/2023 at 1:39 PM, 10PoundLester said: The volume pots work with the tone pots and the capacitors to create filtering to sculpt the tone. The values they choose are going to give optimum control for a given set of pickups. Personally I wouldn't mess with them. After all, they did invent that circuit as a unit. Plus, changing out the pots on a 335 is a real PITA. The Volume & Tone controls have very smooth transition from nil to max.. I thought all were 500k… You might do a before & after video.. Here is a Pic of my 2013 Memphis Custom ES-335… I recently bought a B-7 Bigsby & am thinking of installing it. I’ll use the Vibramate so there won’t be any holes drilled & completely reversible if need be… Edited May 30, 2023 by Larsongs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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