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Unread 05-08-2012, 07:55 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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
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Unread 05-08-2012, 08:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Les Paul wiring

A picture will really help - that way the wiring gurus can see what you're doing... I'll be doing mine in few weeks and I plan to make a cardboard template and do most of my connections outside the guitar where it's easier access. Then do the final connections in the cavity.

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Unread 05-09-2012, 03:47 AM   #3 (permalink)
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Re: Les Paul wiring

here is a pic of my wiring job. please tell me if you see an error. all of the equipment I used here, I have also used in other guitars with success. again the problem is that the volume output is extremely low
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