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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: HTH AMPS on March 17, 2013, 07:07:55 PM

Title: what length pots for LP?
Post by: HTH AMPS on March 17, 2013, 07:07:55 PM

Hi all,

My Les Paul is from '91, its got the metal plate that everything attaches to, however I want to wire it old school with the pots directly into the wood. 

Its currently got long-shaft pots, but if I take away the metal plate, will short-shaft pots be needed? - seems that the long ones would be TOO long without the metal plate they're mounted to. 

Any advice from those in the know appreciated.

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: Afghan Dave on March 17, 2013, 07:24:32 PM

Washers?

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: Twinfan on March 17, 2013, 07:30:54 PM

There's usually a second nut you can use to set the height of the longer pots if you don't mind them sticking out in the cavity.

Pretty sure short shaft pots won't work unless there are recesses round the holes like on historic models.

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on March 17, 2013, 07:36:32 PM

experience says that you'll still need long shaft - especially for neck volume
As already said the second nut and washers are the secret

We have them in stock if you need some

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: HTH AMPS on March 17, 2013, 09:50:17 PM

Thanks for the help all.  I have some spare pots here I can use.

Thought I might as well give the guitar a well-deserved tune up since it's with Paul Richardson (of PR Guitars fame) getting a fret dressing/reprofile.

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: Twinfan on March 18, 2013, 10:56:35 AM

It'll come back awesome Ian - Paul's work is absolutely top drawer.

Title: Re: what length pots for LP?
Post by: HTH AMPS on March 18, 2013, 12:51:15 PM

Quote from: Twinfan on March 18, 2013, 10:56:35 AM

It'll come back awesome Ian - Paul's work is absolutely top drawer.

I've had work done by Paul before and played his guitars, can't argue with his work like - top drawer.