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Docpapalo · 05-08-2012, 07:55 PM

Hello, I need help. I am now on my 4 th attempt at wiring my les Paul and failed. I have wired other les Paul's with success but this one is killing me. I have an epiphone that I completely gutted. I installed a new switchcraft switch, new cts 500k pots, and new alnico 2 pro slash pickups. I have attempted to wire it following the 50s style wiring schematic. (my first 3 attempts were with the old pots and switch and I was unable to get any sound). So I got all new parts and rewired 50s style. Now I have sound from both pickups and all 3 switch positions but the volume level is extremely low.

I have gone over the diagram and my setup and I don't see that I miswired anything including all the grounds. Does anyone have a suggestion for why I cannot get any volume out of this rig?

Thanks very much

05-08-2012, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
Docpapalo Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Les Paul wiring Hello, I need help. I am now on my 4 th attempt at wiring my les Paul and failed. I have wired other les Paul's with success but this one is killing me. I have an epiphone that I completely gutted. I installed a new switchcraft switch, new cts 500k pots, and new alnico 2 pro slash pickups. I have attempted to wire it following the 50s style wiring schematic. (my first 3 attempts were with the old pots and switch and I was unable to get any sound). So I got all new parts and rewired 50s style. Now I have sound from both pickups and all 3 switch positions but the volume level is extremely low. I have gone over the diagram and my setup and I don't see that I miswired anything including all the grounds. Does anyone have a suggestion for why I cannot get any volume out of this rig? Thanks very much