Solderless Les Paul Wiring HARNESS

Absolutely perfect for all non-soldering iron owners, and anti-hobbyists who have so far been afraid to buy such a kit!

This solderless, prewired kit should be installable by anyone with a small screwdriver. We have simply equipped the kit with an additional screw terminal row for the pickups and ground connections. This makes it easy to connect the pickups and eliminates all soldering work. Due to the clear terminal row it is almost impossible to wire something wrong, and the replacement should be done relatively quickly and as easily as possible even for inexperienced hobbyists. Except for the additional screw terminal row and the plugs of the toggle switch, the kit is absolutely identical to the standard soldering kit. The connection terminals are only suitable for pickups with "modern" 2,3, and 4-conductor wire. Pickups with "Vintage Braided Shield Wire" are very difficult to connect, see example pictures.

This wiring was used in the first Les Pauls until the end of the fifties. Below you can find a summary of the differences between 50's and Modern Wiring. The kit is suitable for humbuckers as well as P-90 pickups. For a clearer sound on the neck pickup (woman tone) we also have .015 uf Bumblebees in stock.

Details:

•   CTS 500K 3/8" (9.52mm) Short Shaft or 3/4" (19.05mm) Potentiometer, 3/8" (9,5mm) thread
•   ARTY's Bumblebee .022 uF Vintage Replica Capacitors
•   SWITCHCRAFT 3-Way Toggle Switch
•   SWITCHCRAFT 1/4" Mono Audio Jack
•   Reinforced Ground Connection between the Potentiometers, also for easier installation
•   easy to understand Wiring Diagram

What's the difference between Gibson 50's vs. Modern Wiring?

50's Wiring

•     when turning down the Volume more heights are remaining
•     a turn of the Tone also affects the Volume
•     with the Volume fully turned up there's a little more clarity and output

Modern Wiring

•    better Volume control
•    turning the Tone does not change the Volume
•    significant loss of height when turning down the Volume (can be reduced with a Treble Bleed)

WHICH POTS AND WHICH SWITCH IS THE RIGHT ONE?

There are countless Les Paul models, and there are always more. In the different models different toggle switches and pots are used. All LP models with curved top until 1977 have short pots and a long toggle switch. For the most common models since 1977 we have compiled a small overview below. To mount the long switch in the Les Paul you also need a "Deep Round Nut". The Deep Round Nut extends the otherwise too short thread of the switch, and must be ordered separately.

Models since 1977     Switch     Pots      
Standard                     long        long
Studio                         short       long
Traditional                    long        long
Custom                       long        long
Special                        short       short

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