Is it Stock?

rodneyk915 · 04-23-2008, 12:01 AM

I just got my first LP. It is a 1999 Standard. I've never dug around in one of these so I'm not sure what I have. Does it look stock? The pots are I'm pretty sure because they say "Gibson" on them but I don't know what the capacitors are. Take a look if you will and point out things, if there are any, that I might want to replace or repair.

3dmac · 04-23-2008, 12:19 AM

Yes it's all stock. You might want to change the disc caps to orange drops for better mid/low tones from them pups.

Big_dawg · 04-23-2008, 05:04 AM

+1 on getting rid of the little discy things, next to useless - orange drops or vit q's are the way to go. Also worth looking through the wiring library 60's style (the position the caps connect to the pots) is recommended...

rodneyk915 · 04-23-2008, 10:52 AM

I just looked at OD's and the site I looked at had 9 with each having a different mfd rating. What would be the right one to go with or should I just get one of each and alligator clip them in to try each one out? I hate to waste 'em.

***b-squared*** · 04-23-2008, 10:57 AM

What are they...I think it's .22uf 400v -- correct me if I'm wrong.

ODs are liked here, as are Vitamin Qs, Luxe, even Hovland Musicaps. I think a majority would favor the Vitamin Q over the OD, just from reading the forums a lot lately.

I have Luxe Bumblebees in mine--it's a Russian PIO cap. I like 'em. There are a lot of different options. All you can do is try a couple and see what you think.

BB

rodneyk915 · 04-23-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b-squared

What are they...I think it's .22uf 400v -- correct me if I'm wrong....BB

Yeah the ones they show are all 200v and the mfd values are:
.001
.003 common value for Jaguar tone circuit
.01 common value for Jaguar guitars
.015
.022
.033
.047
.068
.1

The Jaguar comments are not mine, they are in the site's description.

Guitar Parts Resource* ::* Orange Drop Capacitors

***b-squared*** · 04-23-2008, 11:14 AM

200v would still work...heck the guitar is putting out millivolts.

I have heard of guys putting a .22uf on the bridge, and a .15uf on the neck. Never tried it myself.

BB

dwagar · 04-23-2008, 11:27 AM

no it's not a .22, it's a .022, or a .015

those zeros are kinda important.

and from what I've read about ODs, use 715s or 716s, not 225s (series number)

there are lots of different brands of caps you can try, most anything is going to be an upgrade from the ceramics IMO

***b-squared*** · 04-23-2008, 11:30 AM

Ya, sorry , my bad.

Burping my way through lunch here.

BB

BluesZep · 04-23-2008, 07:12 PM

Hello guys
And about that metal plate? What is it for? It can be removed? Tomorrow I'll receive my '98 Standard, and maybe she has it too.

rodneyk915 · 04-23-2008, 10:26 PM

One other thing, it hums until I touch the bridge or strings. Does the solder on the pot at the bottom left look ok. It looks pretty sloppy and wonder if that may be causing it.

04-23-2008, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
rodneyk915 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 960 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Is it Stock? I just got my first LP. It is a 1999 Standard. I've never dug around in one of these so I'm not sure what I have. Does it look stock? The pots are I'm pretty sure because they say "Gibson" on them but I don't know what the capacitors are. Take a look if you will and point out things, if there are any, that I might want to replace or repair.

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3dmac Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SF Bay area, east bay Posts: 127 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? Yes it's all stock. You might want to change the disc caps to orange drops for better mid/low tones from them pups.

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Big_dawg Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canvey Island Boy... Posts: 1,489 Thanks: 6 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? +1 on getting rid of the little discy things, next to useless - orange drops or vit q's are the way to go. Also worth looking through the wiring library 60's style (the position the caps connect to the pots) is recommended... __________________ 'sall Good ---------------------------------------------------- And Jesus said 'come forth and you shall receive eternal life'.... But I came fifth and only got the toaster ---------------------------------------------------- Proud user of: W B Firewaters W B Hot VTPH W B 6707 Greens Damn I got another guitar....

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rodneyk915 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 960 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? I just looked at OD's and the site I looked at had 9 with each having a different mfd rating. What would be the right one to go with or should I just get one of each and alligator clip them in to try each one out? I hate to waste 'em.

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,157 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? What are they...I think it's .22uf 400v -- correct me if I'm wrong. ODs are liked here, as are Vitamin Qs, Luxe, even Hovland Musicaps. I think a majority would favor the Vitamin Q over the OD, just from reading the forums a lot lately. I have Luxe Bumblebees in mine--it's a Russian PIO cap. I like 'em. There are a lot of different options. All you can do is try a couple and see what you think. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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04-23-2008, 11:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,157 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? 200v would still work...heck the guitar is putting out millivolts. I have heard of guys putting a .22uf on the bridge, and a .15uf on the neck. Never tried it myself. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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dwagar V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: C eh? N eh? D eh? Posts: 4,961 Thanks: 28 Thanked 51 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? no it's not a .22, it's a .022, or a .015 those zeros are kinda important. and from what I've read about ODs, use 715s or 716s, not 225s (series number) there are lots of different brands of caps you can try, most anything is going to be an upgrade from the ceramics IMO __________________ ------------ Don my favorite toys (one wants to be a '59, the other is a '59):

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 12,157 Thanks: 270 Thanked 187 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? Ya, sorry , my bad. Burping my way through lunch here. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics Jonesy's Caps

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BluesZep Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Brazil Posts: 226 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? Hello guys And about that metal plate? What is it for? It can be removed? Tomorrow I'll receive my '98 Standard, and maybe she has it too. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/blueszep

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rodneyk915 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 960 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Is it Stock? One other thing, it hums until I touch the bridge or strings. Does the solder on the pot at the bottom left look ok. It looks pretty sloppy and wonder if that may be causing it.

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