Gigantic pots in a semi-hollow body - FRETS.NET2024-03-28T10:27:56Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/gigantic-pots-in-a-semi-hollow-body?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A142096&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou could always take the "Ne…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-14:2177249:Comment:1420962015-01-14T17:50:08.731ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>You could always take the "Ned" approach and take the back off of the guitar. They would certainly be accessible then!</p>
<p>You could always take the "Ned" approach and take the back off of the guitar. They would certainly be accessible then!</p> Remove funny bone!tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-14:2177249:Comment:1420882015-01-14T14:29:29.454ZScott Supakhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ScottSupak
<p>Remove funny bone!</p>
<p>Remove funny bone!</p> Especially if the wire is fro…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-14:2177249:Comment:1420822015-01-14T06:11:01.528ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Especially if the wire is from Gavitt and the solder is Kester 63/37 :) 'Tis paradise :)</p>
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<p>Especially if the wire is from Gavitt and the solder is Kester 63/37 :) 'Tis paradise :)</p>
<p></p> Lucky for you! This one is i…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-14:2177249:Comment:1418652015-01-14T04:38:02.467ZJon Hiltbrandhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/JonHiltbrand
<p>Lucky for you! This one is in the shop now ready for new pickups and push pull pots. Fun day tomorrow. Every time I think about opening up those cans to get those pots out I can't help but think about the game "operation" :) Might be good practice! ha ha<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750729?profile=original"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750729?profile=original" width="253"/></a></p>
<p>Lucky for you! This one is in the shop now ready for new pickups and push pull pots. Fun day tomorrow. Every time I think about opening up those cans to get those pots out I can't help but think about the game "operation" :) Might be good practice! ha ha<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750729?profile=original"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2167750729?profile=original" width="253"/></a></p> Wow, talk about coincidence.…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-14:2177249:Comment:1419882015-01-14T04:04:41.657ZScott Supakhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ScottSupak
<p>Wow, talk about coincidence.</p>
<p>Just got a '79 L5 on the bench today with the jack and 3 of 4 pots in cans, looks like one pot's been replaced.</p>
<p>Luckily, spray-cleaning cleared up the minor scratchiness.</p>
<p>Dodged <em>that</em> bullet!</p>
<p>Wow, talk about coincidence.</p>
<p>Just got a '79 L5 on the bench today with the jack and 3 of 4 pots in cans, looks like one pot's been replaced.</p>
<p>Luckily, spray-cleaning cleared up the minor scratchiness.</p>
<p>Dodged <em>that</em> bullet!</p> There is something comforting…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-12:2177249:Comment:1417762015-01-12T07:22:54.091ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
<p>There is something comforting about hooking up CTS to Switchcraft via Sprague and thick plated pushback wire using a big ass 40 watt iron. You just know that this will work and keep working.</p>
<p>Rusty.</p>
<p>There is something comforting about hooking up CTS to Switchcraft via Sprague and thick plated pushback wire using a big ass 40 watt iron. You just know that this will work and keep working.</p>
<p>Rusty.</p> Jon,
I can't say if they're o…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-12:2177249:Comment:1416582015-01-12T06:17:10.345ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Jon,</p>
<p>I can't say if they're original. If all 4 pots are the same, my guess is that they're stock. Like you implied... why would anyone replace all 4 given the 'misery' involved?. </p>
<p>Since the mid-70's, I've been amazed by the genesis of MIJ electric gtr circuits. Some of the factory control setups contained some "odd" stuff. Some have contained components & work that put their US counterparts in the shade.</p>
<p>Fugi-Gen made the Epi's in Japan. I've noticed the instruments…</p>
<p>Jon,</p>
<p>I can't say if they're original. If all 4 pots are the same, my guess is that they're stock. Like you implied... why would anyone replace all 4 given the 'misery' involved?. </p>
<p>Since the mid-70's, I've been amazed by the genesis of MIJ electric gtr circuits. Some of the factory control setups contained some "odd" stuff. Some have contained components & work that put their US counterparts in the shade.</p>
<p>Fugi-Gen made the Epi's in Japan. I've noticed the instruments coming from that manufacturer usually have good quality components. </p>
<p>In any case and for your sake, let's hope they all work well :)</p> Hi Scott.
Those can jacks are…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-12:2177249:Comment:1417712015-01-12T05:33:19.612ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Hi Scott.</p>
<p>Those can jacks are still available from Switchcraft, but are overkill in a practical guitar application. The jack assembly itself is welded to, or otherwise an integral part of the top of the can. If you want to repair one, you have to drill out the existing jack assembly. I replace them with the very appropriate "naked" open frame Switchcraft jacks.</p>
<p>Here's a tip for re-purposing them: If you plug each end of the can, however, they make GREAT stash cans. Y'know.. for…</p>
<p>Hi Scott.</p>
<p>Those can jacks are still available from Switchcraft, but are overkill in a practical guitar application. The jack assembly itself is welded to, or otherwise an integral part of the top of the can. If you want to repair one, you have to drill out the existing jack assembly. I replace them with the very appropriate "naked" open frame Switchcraft jacks.</p>
<p>Here's a tip for re-purposing them: If you plug each end of the can, however, they make GREAT stash cans. Y'know.. for small parts & screws & stuff ;)</p>
<p>What I find 'amusing' about Gibson using them during the 70's is the fact that they upgraded the jacks from the plastic Switchcraft jacks used in the '60's and began using a brass form fitted shield in the control cavity BUT then installed the worse quality pots & pickups in their history. Switchcraft must've given them one heck of a deal on 'em. :)</p> Thanks for jogging my memory,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-12:2177249:Comment:1419292015-01-12T05:15:36.097ZPaul Verticchiohttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/PaulVerticchio
<p>Thanks for jogging my memory, Rusty. :)</p>
<p>Thanks for jogging my memory, Rusty. :)</p> Not sure about Japanese Epis,…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-01-12:2177249:Comment:1417672015-01-12T04:33:48.707ZScott Supakhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ScottSupak
<p>Not sure about Japanese Epis, but I've encountered the output jack-in-a-can in original '70s Gibson Les Pauls.</p>
<p>Really complicates servicing the jack as they don't always readily come apart.</p>
<p>I assumed this was done for shielding purposes along with the metal shell over the pots that appears on the same guitars.</p>
<p>Not sure about Japanese Epis, but I've encountered the output jack-in-a-can in original '70s Gibson Les Pauls.</p>
<p>Really complicates servicing the jack as they don't always readily come apart.</p>
<p>I assumed this was done for shielding purposes along with the metal shell over the pots that appears on the same guitars.</p>