STANDARD or LONG-SHAFT POTS

[DarkshinE81]

Hello everyone,

I recently bought a Push-Pull Singlecut Long Shaft Kit for my 2025 TOKAI UALS62F LP Style Honey Burst (made in China).
I would like to know if it is the right choice as I read that Long Shaft is correct ONLY for the old version of LPs with curved tops.
Is there any chance that Long Shaft could not fit on my guitar that is LP Style but not curved top?
If it so, will I be forced to ask for a switch with a Short Shaft or is it feasable a workaround?

Thanks in advance

[b.gandt]

From a post on the Les Paul forum:

Les Pauls until about 1975 take short shaft. From 1976 up, long shaft, EXCEPT Historics, which take short shaft. Most other Gibsons also take short shaft.

How Tokai lines up with Gibson re those changes?  I found this, but whether it applies to your model, I don’t know.

Potentiometers and Electronics
Shaft Length: Modern Gibson Les Paul Standards typically require long shaft pots (approx. 3/4" or 19mm) due to their thicker carved maple tops. Many Tokai models (like the LS150) use short shaft pots, similar to 1950s Gibson specs.

It seems that an arch along with a thicker maple cap require a long shaft.  Oddly enough, I’ve never changed out the pickups on the few Lester’s I’ve had over the decades.

Best wishes!