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Gibson Pot & Cap Upgrade Kit Gibson Pot & Cap Upgrade Kit

In the 1970s during a particularly dark period in its history Gibson introduced Superhumbuckers made with ceramic magnets to cut costs. To tame the inherent harshness of ceramic magnets Gibson altered the values of its pots from the tradtional 500k Audio taper to 300k audio taper. When Superhumbuckers proved unpopular traditional humbuckers were reintroduced. The Heritage reissues of 1980 heralded the return of the traditional humbucker with a nod to the classic PAF design of the 1950s. Unfortunately, Gibson continued with the 300k pots for some unknown reason (large stocks to get rid of?). Guitars of that era often have a very dark sound with a tendency towards flabbiness on the neck pickup in particular. Dramatically alter the sound of your guitar and let its pickups breathe by upgrading the pots to 500k using our kit made up from CTS pots as used by Gibson in the 50s. Includes a pair of 0.022 mf capacitors for maximum authenticity.
Our Price (each): £26.51 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Gibson Pot & Cap Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft. Gibson Pot & Cap Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft.

In the 1970s during a particularly dark period in its history Gibson introduced Superhumbuckers made with ceramic magnets to cut costs. To tame the inherent harshness of ceramic magnets Gibson altered the values of its pots from the tradtional 500k Audio taper to 300k audio taper. When Superhumbuckers proved unpopular traditional humbuckers were reintroduced. The Heritage reissues of 1980 heralded the return of the traditional humbucker with a nod to the classic PAF design of the 1950s. Unfortunately, Gibson continued with the 300k pots for some unknown reason (large stocks to get rid of?). Guitars of that era often have a very dark sound with a tendency towards flabbiness on the neck pickup in partiular. Dramatically alter the sound of your guitar and let its pickups breathe by upgrading the pots to 500k using our kit.made up from CTS pots as used by Gibson in the 50s. Includes a pair of 0.022 mf capacitors for maximum authenticity.

In a further attempt to cut costs Gibson changed the internal control rout on the Les Paul and used long shaft pots on models in the 80s and 90s. These pots fit these guitars.
Our Price (each): £35.71 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Les Paul/SG Junior Wiring Kit Les Paul/SG Junior Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Gibson in their modern US made LP and SG Juniors:

2x CTS 500k audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.022mf disc capacitor.
1ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable c/w braided sheath.

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Gibson's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel.
Our Price (each): £12.85 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Tele Wiring Kit Tele Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Fender in their US made Telecasters:

1 x CRL 3-way lever switch
2 x CTS 250k audio taper split-shaft pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.047mf disc capacitors.
1ft of vintage style white cloth hook-up cable

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch.
Our Price (each): £26.80 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Strat Wiring Kit Strat Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Fender in their US made Stratocasters:

1 x CRL 5-way lever switch
3 x CTS 250k audio taper split-shaft pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
2 x 0.047mf disc capacitors.
2ft of vintage style white cloth hook-up cable

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch.
Our Price (each): £31.41 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Les Paul/ES-335  Type Wiring Kit -Standard Pots Les Paul/ES-335 Type Wiring Kit -Standard Pots
This is the parts kit used by Gibson in their Historic US made Les Pauls and ES-335s:

1 x Switchcraft 3-way Toggle switch c/w deep nut.
4 x CTS 500k audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
2 x 0.022mf disc capacitors.
5ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable c/w braided sheath.

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Gibson's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel (Les Paul Standard/ES-335), with gold plated parts where appropriate (2 pickup or 3 pickup Les Paul Custom, ES-345 MONO or ES-355 MONO).
Our Price (each): £40.01 (Including VAT at 20%)


For Les Paul Standard

For Les Paul Custom
£42.95 inc VAT

For 3-PU Les Paul Custom
£42.95 inc VAT


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Les Paul Type Wiring Kit -Long Shaft Pots Les Paul Type Wiring Kit -Long Shaft Pots
This is the parts kit used by Gibson in some of their modern US made Les Pauls:

1 x Switchcraft 3-way Toggle switch c/w deep nut.
4 x CTS 500k long shaft audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
2 x 0.022mf disc capacitors.
5ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable c/w braided sheath.

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Gibson's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel (Les Paul Standard), with gold plated parts where appropriate (2 pickup or 3 pickup Les Paul Custom).
Our Price (each): £47.66 (Including VAT at 20%)


For Les Paul Standard

For Les Paul Custom
£49.95 inc VAT

For 3-PU Les Paul Custom
£49.95 inc VAT


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SG Type Wiring Kit SG Type Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Gibson in their modern US made SG Standards and Specials:

1 x Switchcraft Right Angle 3-way Toggle switch c/w deep nut.
4 x CTS 500k audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
2 x 0.022mf disc capacitors.
1ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable c/w braided sheath.

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Gibson's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel (SG Standard or Special) only or with gold plated parts where appropriate (2 pickup SG Custom) only!
Our Price (each): £38.06 (Including VAT at 20%)


For SG Standard or Special

For 2 PU SG Custom
£41.05 inc VAT


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Flying V Wiring Kit Flying V Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Gibson in their modern US made Flying Vs:

1 x Switchcraft Right Angle 3-way Toggle switch c/w flat nut.
3x CTS 500k audio taper split shaft pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.022mf disc capacitors.
1ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable c/w braided sheath.

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Gibson's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel.
Our Price (each): £30.95 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Precision Bass Wiring Kit Precision Bass Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Fender in their modern US made Precision Basses:

2x CTS 250k audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.1mf disc capacitor.
2ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel.
Our Price (each): £22.49 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Jazz Bass Wiring Kit Jazz Bass Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Fender in their modern US made Precision Basses:

3 x CTS 250k audio taper pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.1mf disc capacitor.
2ft of vintage style cloth hook-up cable

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender's original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch. Available in Nickel.
Our Price (each): £24.99 (Including VAT at 20%)


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Ibanez J Style Wiring Kit Ibanez J Style Wiring Kit
This is the parts kit used by Ibanez in their JEM guitars:

1 x CRL 5-way lever switch
2 x CTS 500k audio taper split-shaft pots
1 x Switchcraft 1/4 inch jack socket c/w washer and nut.
1 x 0.02mf disc capacitor.
1ft of vintage style white cloth hook-up cable

These high quality components are modern versions of those used in Fender, Gibson's, etc, original instruments and would be great for upgrading a Far Eastern replica guitar or for building from scratch.
Our Price (each): £26.80 (Including VAT at 20%)


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EMG CS-VT-SPL-LS EMG CS-VT-SPL-LS
Volume and tone control set with 25K Audio taper, split shaft pots to suit EMG active pickups. The long shaft version to suit Les Paul's with thick tops. Same as those included in the Zakk Wylde set.
Our Price (each): £12.08 (Including VAT at 20%)


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