Tone Knob/Neck Pickup Problem on ZW Bullseye Les Paul

[jel1126]

Anyone got some hint on why my Neck pickup's output became lower in volume than the bridge pu? Also my tone pot's dead. Haven't really looked closely but I suspect the pick up switch has a problem. Or maybe I need to replace the tone pot? Please help.

 

Angelo

[jody mauk]

could be the toggle switch:-k

[jel1126]

Yeah your partly right Jody. I checked on it, and it turned maybe because I like to play w/ the switch on some solos for effect, contacts to switch pickups became loose. Also found out there's something wrong with the tone knob. After a few taps on the knob made it work. Got to order replacement parts, but at least the guitar works normally again. Thank you.

[jody mauk]

the toggle switches on the lp's realy arn't the best of quality...doing the randy rhoads or the zakk wylde toggle (CUTTING OUT THE SIGNAL OF THE PICK-UP)..usually tends to torqe 'em a bit (i do the same).....i just looked and e bay had some pretty cheap (and not the boxed kind) so you could pick up a couple...i'm doing the same.. just don't get any at like .......radio shack....

[jel1126]

Yup me too, ordered a pair of toggle switches at ebay yesterday, though not the Gibson or Epiphone branded ones but are, as I see from the picture are more reinforced at the base. The toggle on my Zakk W LP loosens up on the base when you engage it. Had to glue the sides to keep it firm.

[lostindesert]

You better post this in the Epiphone Electric forum, this is forum feedback !

More chance getting answers there then here.

 

Peter

[jel1126]

I just needed fast advice that's all. After all I'm just a newbie here, just started a new topic to get tips or second hand opinions if they jive with mine. It did help posting it here, anyway, thanks, I'll do that in the future.

 

Angelo