Freekzilla Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 I have a 07 Epi Les Paul Standard Plus Top. I want to do some upgrades but I need some help. Here is what I'm planning: New pots, Gold speed knobs, pup selector switch with aged tip, creme ring surround, maybe a nut, bridge and or saddles and black back plates. I already put some nice Grover tuners on it but everything else is stock. Im just a bit confused as to what type of pots I should get, 500k are in there now but do I need split shaft and what about the pup selector, I see many different types. So what will fit my Epi and work best? Please just tell me what to buy and I'll get it. Thanks Kris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Moore Tribute Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Welcome, I just gutted my Epi for parts their all GIBSON, but their Gold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yup, upgrading the electrics is a good moove, There is much debate about the pots .....like whether to buy logarithmic (audio taper) or linear taper pots. then there is the type..metric ones or imperial ones. then there is the value in ohms. IMHO for 'buckers go 500k ohms and personally i would choose to go with audio taper for both volume and tone controls but some folks prefer to use linears for the volume , or even vice a versa... then there is the wiring style to think about ...modern style or 50s style....and what about dependent and independent volumes controls..and don't forget capacitors usually .22 uf for humbucking pickups. popular choice for upgrades to switch and jack are "switchcraft" ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigneil Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 P.S.... I forgot to say, there is loads of great information about wiring diagrams and modding projects HERE DIY thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sledge57 Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Here's what I did to mine, electronically. http://www.mojotone.com/guitar-parts/guitar-assemblies-prewired-gibson-style/Les-Paul-3-Way-Prewired-Short-Shaft-Assembly AND http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Divisions/Gibson%20Gear/Pickups/_57%20Classic%20Humbuckers/ Can't beat it IMO..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freekzilla Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 P.S.... I forgot to say, there is loads of great information about wiring diagrams and modding projects HERE DIY thread. Great info there, I learned a bunch. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinlander Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I am in the process of upgrading my Sherry with Classic 57 / 57+ and I just ordered a Vintage ES 335 wiring kit from BCS. You can find kits there both modern or vintage for Les Paul like: BCS Guitars or for more vintage tone BCS Guitars A nice alternative for those who don't want to spend too much (RS in mind) and still benefit from a nice upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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