Jimmy Page Wiring

[Rick Gentry]

Howdy,

I am new here, and look forward to the experience.

Has anyone ever re-wired a Les Paul JP style? There are a handful of circuits available online, and some of them look okay. I know that I need long stem DPDT pots and treble bleed circuits, but I am wondering how easy it was for you.

Rick G.

[Russell Vance]

I like the idea behind push /push pots but unfortunately they are unreliable and not suitable for stage use due to their fragile construction (these are the units typically available through luthier supplies shops) - the standard push/pull switches available just about everywhere don't seem to give much trouble in regular service. Rusty.

[Rob Mercure]

Hey Rusty,

The p/p pots from Stew-mac have worked well for me but you might try Mouser or Digikey might work for you - perhaps the full sized ones instead of the mini-pots that guitar manufacturers now use. But I more agree with the stage use issue - while I've never accidentally pulled a pot switch out on stage I have pushed one in numerous times! While they may be unsighlty and involve body routing discreet switches placed in positions that the individual performer can reach easily but not accidentally are a far better idea for a dark, loud, confused stage. The upper bout is aukward to switch from during a lead solo but a great place to switch from in a controlled setting - changes that are to manifect mid-song are better made from foot pedals IMHO but then again I'm a spastic post hyper active adult so what do I know .

Rob

[Rick Gentry]

I use my pedal board or all major tonal changes, but being able to flip from the neck to the bridge shouldn't have to be so acrobatic.

Here's my pedal board. I also run a wahwah with the Fazel sometimes, into either a Randall or Marshall combo.

Hyperactivity is entirely underrated.

[FRANK]

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[Joshua Levin-Epstein]

Rick,

There are some details you may be aware of, but, if not, you should consider: 1) Both pick-ups need to be on in order for the phase switch to be effective. 2) When you use the series/parallel switch, there will be a position of the pick up selector that turns the guitar off. 3) It may be difficult to pull the typical gibson knob up. I know regular strat type knobs don't lend themselves to pull pots.

I always likes wiring the tone pots as coil taps, like the old Peavey and Schechter guitars. At full treble, the pickups have a coil cut. At about "8", they become humbucking. If your pick ups have 3 or 4 lead wiring , this can be a real easy way to get some more sounds out of the LP. I think the diagram is on the Duncan site.

Joshua