Should I Change the Tone Pots
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rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Should I Change the Tone Pots
It's never a bad idea to replace the pots on import guitars. Many of them use cheaper pots made overseas. A new set of CTS pots for a Les Paul will cost less than $15, so it's probably worth it. While you're at it, you may want to consider a new switch too. In fact, those cheap switches usually go before the pots do.
Ryan
It's never a bad idea to replace the pots on import guitars. Many of them use cheaper pots made overseas. A new set of CTS pots for a Les Paul will cost less than $15, so it's probably worth it. While you're at it, you may want to consider a new switch too. In fact, those cheap switches usually go before the pots do.
Ryan
rspst14
Tone Cat
Re: Should I Change the Tone Pots
Just about anyplace that sells guitar parts will have them. I've always had good dealings with Guitar Electronics, www.guitarelectronics.com.
Ryan
Just about anyplace that sells guitar parts will have them. I've always had good dealings with Guitar Electronics, www.guitarelectronics.com.
Ryan
theboatcandream
dreamonologist
Re: Should I Change the Tone Pots
I was once told that the pots in pre 2002 epiphones (samick factory) measured at around 300k even though they said 500k on them..... not sure if that helps you at all.
I was once told that the pots in pre 2002 epiphones (samick factory) measured at around 300k even though they said 500k on them..... not sure if that helps you at all.
Re: Should I Change the Tone Pots
Just pay attention to the resistance on your replacement pots. If you like your tone, replace them with 500k pots (that is, if your current pots actually measure out to 500k). If you think it's too bright, go with 300k or 250k. If it's too dark, you can change them for 1000k pots.
Just pay attention to the resistance on your replacement pots. If you like your tone, replace them with 500k pots (that is, if your current pots actually measure out to 500k). If you think it's too bright, go with 300k or 250k. If it's too dark, you can change them for 1000k pots.
Re: Should I Change the Tone Pots
Hehe thats okay. I ordered 7 500K CTS pots from guitar electronics. 4 for my Epi and 3 for my Fender. (Fender has 2 mini hums in it, and already has 500k nobs but not the right ones) I hope they get here soon! I figure, if nothing else, they can't hurt to upgrade.
Hehe thats okay. I ordered 7 500K CTS pots from guitar electronics. 4 for my Epi and 3 for my Fender. (Fender has 2 mini hums in it, and already has 500k nobs but not the right ones) I hope they get here soon! I figure, if nothing else, they can't hurt to upgrade.
