les paul custom re-wire question

[mbberry]

like the title says i just got a custom and want to re-wire it before i change pickups.

i found one on elderly thats just what i want lp 50's kit

my question is do i need long or short shaft pots?

thanks in advance.

[mbberry]

bump

[animalfarm]

We're not ignoring you - we're waiting to see if you'll

undo one of the pots in your guitar, then measure the

distance from the base of the shaft (without space washer)

to the tip where the knob goes! :- :- :-

 

Alpha Pots are what I use when I replace any, and in all mods

and project gits. Correct size, and splines on top allow you to

re-use your existing knobs. An Alpha "A" pot is generally used

for Volume, and Alpha "B" is used for Tone.

 

A = Audio = Logarithmic

B = Linear

 

Link to similar topic - Jerrymac has great pic of examples.

 

http://forums.epiphone.com/Default.aspx?g=posts&t=417

 

 

Link from "Do it Yourself" thread in Epi Lounge, subtopic:

POTENTIOMETER and WIRING INFO:

 

http://www.hoaglandbrothers.com/pages/FAQ.htm

 

[mbberry]

thanks animalfarm, just thought it would be easier to get an answer from someone thats done it instead of me opening up my guitar

[animalfarm]

thanks animalfarm' date=' just thought it would be easier to get an answer from someone thats done it instead of me opening up my guitar[/quote']

 

No problem - Research is encouraged! I have 3 PACKED 3-ring binders

of git-related info, plus stuff I've saved into favorites in my computer.

This also gives me a chance to remind folks threre IS a "DIY" thread

that contains lots of links and info, just may require a bit of looking!

 

So, start yourself a binder, you can always make copies for your

friends if needed.

 

Many places to buy pots... Everyone will have a favorite site.

[CajunBlues]

I used short shaft pots when changing out the electronics in my epi lp special sc... But its better to use long shaft so you can make use of the washers that come with the pots...

 

So the answer is to use the long shaft pots...

[mbberry]

good news, i just got off the phone with the guitar store in my town and they have a pair of 57 classics and will re-wire the whole thing for about $200!!

i guess getting a guitar with a dead pup was a blessing in disguise!!

[KX36]

Alpha Pots are what I use when I replace any' date=' and in all mods

and project gits. Correct size, and splines on top allow you to

re-use your existing knobs. An Alpha "A" pot is generally used

for Volume, and Alpha "B" is used for Tone.

 

A = Audio = Logarithmic

B = Linear[/quote']

 

Those are the pots new Epis come with as standard; not that there's anything wrong with them, but is this something you consider to be an upgrade or you just like to make other guitars the same as an Epi?

[animalfarm]

Those are the pots new Epis come with as standard; not that

there's anything wrong with them' date=' but is this something you consider to be

an upgrade or you just like to make other guitars the [b']same as an Epi[/b]?

 

I just like Alpha Pots. Easy to use, fit just right, full-size, and if replacement

needed, Iz no problem. And Less expensive. Some of the folks here are OK

with mini-pots, some swear by CTS pots. ME use, ME happy. done deal.

:)