tonello Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have just recently bought an Epi G-400 "Les PAul" Custom. My question is that when I turn all of my pickups down in the middle toggle (all pickups are turned on here), I still get sound from the bridge. I suppose it wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for the fact that the bridge is also on in the Rhythm toggle. Is mine just a lemon that needs a rewiring (and while I'm at it, should I replace the stock pups) or is it that way for everyone else? I appreciate all your answers and please don't flame or be an asshole in any way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Obscure Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I have just recently bought an Epi G-400 "Les PAul" Custom. My question is that when I turn all of my pickups down in the middle toggle (all pickups are turned on here), I still get sound from the bridge. I suppose it wouldn't be an issue if it weren't for the fact that the bridge is also on in the Rhythm toggle. Is mine just a lemon that needs a rewiring (and while I'm at it, should I replace the stock pups) or is it that way for everyone else? I appreciate all your answers and please don't flame or be an asshole in any way. I used to have one of these, and if you turn off all the pups with their individual volume controls (3-vol, 1-tone), you shouldn't get any sound in any toggle position. Sounds like something isn't wired correctly. Did you buy it new that way? Stock pups sounded fine on mine, but YMMV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted August 21, 2011 Share Posted August 21, 2011 I used to have one of these, and if you turn off all the pups with their individual volume controls (3-vol, 1-tone), you shouldn't get any sound in any toggle position. Sounds like something isn't wired correctly. Did you buy it new that way? Stock pups sounded fine on mine, but YMMV. That's probably the thing, there's 3 vol and 1 tone on a Custom, not the usual 2 vol, 2 tone, more than likely works correctly, just not used to the different control arrangement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 That's probably the thing, there's 3 vol and 1 tone on a Custom, not the usual 2 vol, 2 tone, more than likely works correctly, just not used to the different control arrangement. Interesting... Is a wire schematics of these available anywhere? I wish my 3-PU Les Paul Black Beauty had individual volume controls for each PU. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Interesting... Is a wire schematics of these available anywhere? I wish my 3-PU Les Paul Black Beauty had individual volume controls for each PU. Not exactly for this model, but it is for an LP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongMan Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Not exactly for this model, but it is for an LP. Great! Thanks a lot!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 BTW RaSTuS, did you ever check yours for treble-bleed caps on the volume pots, like mine has? I bought a brand new Custom 3 this past May, It's Chinese Mfgr'd and I wouldn't TOUCH the electronics with a screwdriver. I've seldom ever liked stock tones but this guitar literally SINGS !! Epi's QD China plant had their :blink: together when they assembled this one......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaSTuS Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 BTW RaSTuS, did you ever check yours for treble-bleed caps on the volume pots, like mine has? Yes, I've never measured the capacitance values of them though. I agree totally on the sonic properties of them, they are very, very good, just a shame mine has neck flex issues, I'm considering doing a butcher job and inserting screws into the neck tenon area to try and resolve it, because it's basically useless as it is. Here's a pic of the control cavity on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzoboy Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I've never had any issues with the wiring of my G-400 Custom and generally keep the middle pup vol. turned right down to 0 so the guitar operates more or less like a 2 pup S.G.With all 3 pups engaged theis guitar just sings so sweetly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kong Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I agree totally on the sonic properties of them, they are very, very good, just a shame mine has neck flex issues, I'm considering doing a butcher job and inserting screws into the neck tenon area to try and resolve it, because it's basically useless as it is. Sold my G400 due to a rubber neck was extremely happy to find a buyer. I had traded a nice MIJ Strat for the G400. Crappy design for the neck joint for sure. Too bad, because I thought the stock electronics sounded awesome, pickups included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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