Reiwiring a Guitar
Reiwiring a Guitar
Fitting US spec'd pots (like RS pots) into an Epi will require you to enlarge the holes pots are pushed through. Not a big deal if you're careful - a pencil with some fine grit sandpaper wrapped around it will do nicely. Then again, the stock pot knobs will not fit the new pots as the Epi knobs are most likely of metric spec. I chose to use Alpha pots in my ESP (also metric) and they are quality stuff - no reaming required.
^^ Thanks.
Yes I exactly did what you suggested, pencil and sanding paper and the pots now fit nicely. Also, I have ordered a set of Gibson Top-Hat knobs. I had also to enlarge the output jack plate to fit the new jack......
I am done rewiring the guitar....successfully :D.
It sounds much much better, warmer and clearer. It was a worthy upgrade.
Thanks all for the help :)
i had the graptech on my other Epi, made a huge difference, but i think i messed up while installing it, didn't match the height or something. That is why I am reluctant now.
Measure twice, glue in place once.:D
I just ordered a Graph Tech Tusq XL Jumbo Slotted to replace my Epi LPC's junk plastic one. Can't wait for this order to come in. Got a lot of stuff to upgrade the Epi!:hat
If your willing to pay for the Duncans getting some better quality stuff from CTS switchcraft et all isnt a big stretch, often things get damaged durning a rewire I had a switchcraft toggle go bad on me after two rewires...
The Epiphone stock stuff isnt known for its good quality, i'd also reccomend changing the nut plastic nuts never do favours for tuning stabillity...