Do I need this upgrade?

LPHeartnSoul · 04-10-2009, 03:07 PM

HI,
Should I upgrade the pots in my Epi LP Std. ? If yes, then is this set a good fit? Complete Les Paul Upgrade Electrical Component Kit

Any other recommendations? Thanks a lot!

Canadian Charlie · 04-10-2009, 03:23 PM

I didn't bother to swap out the pots on my Epi. All I did was add new Spraque Orange Drop caps and Volume bleeds. I got a better sound than when it came stock.

You might wanna try this first

LPHeartnSoul · 04-10-2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Charlie

I didn't bother to swap out the pots on my Epi. All I did was add new Spraque Orange Drop caps and Volume bleeds. I got a better sound than when it came stock.

You might wanna try this first

hmm ok I'll look into it. Where did you get yours from?

Canadian Charlie · 04-11-2009, 05:17 AM

I got mine from AXETEC in the UK, very fast shipping and reasonable prices

Guitar Parts UK - Axetec Guitar Pickups, Spares, Parts and Accessories UK

You might even buy a few spares to keep on hand or for another guitar.

Canadian Charlie · 04-11-2009, 05:24 AM

Sorry here is a link that will take you right where you wanna go

Guitar Pickups UK - Axetec online - Capacitors

You will need 2 CPTN02: Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors (0.022uf)
and 2 CRTC01: Cap'/Res' network for Treble comp'

You're looking at $10.09 (American Dollars) items and shipping to the USA

sasquatch · 04-11-2009, 05:52 AM

The pots in the current Epi's are Alpha
I know mine are
They aren't a bad make.
Just do the caps and you should be fine.

LPHeartnSoul · 04-11-2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sasquatch

The pots in the current Epi's are Alpha
I know mine are
They aren't a bad make.
Just do the caps and you should be fine.

mine was actually made in 99, so it's like 10 years old

LPHeartnSoul · 04-11-2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canadian Charlie

Sorry here is a link that will take you right where you wanna go

Guitar Pickups UK - Axetec online - Capacitors

You will need 2 CPTN02: Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors (0.022uf)
and 2 CRTC01: Cap'/Res' network for Treble comp'

You're looking at $10.09 (American Dollars) items and shipping to the USA

nice. appreciate it man!

needlespauls · 04-11-2009, 10:15 AM

I have Alpha pots in my Elitist, and they seem subtly OK. But just OK. I have the full RS kit in my other LP, and the difference is ASTOUNDING!! WAY more interaction, WAY more usable. Thats everything from wiring, Jensen PIO cap, RS/CTS superpots. A different league. I'd personally do it if I were you. Its hard to get any better, and in the grand scheme of things, the extra $70 is well worth it. You'll always wonder if you don't...........mehehehehe!!!!!

kadenzhang · 04-12-2009, 02:22 PM

no the stocks will do fine if your looking for better proformance then swap out eh pickups for some gibsons or seymour doncauns

lp_junkie · 04-12-2009, 02:39 PM

your electronics will choke out even the best pickups, so the replacing of even the caps will make a huge difference with stock pickups.

People replace pickups without making any other changes and are disappointed because the new ones sound just like the old ones.

Sinmastah · 04-12-2009, 02:40 PM

Talk to Jonesy, he will hook you up.

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Canadian Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malta Europe Posts: 183 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do I need this upgrade? I didn't bother to swap out the pots on my Epi. All I did was add new Spraque Orange Drop caps and Volume bleeds. I got a better sound than when it came stock. You might wanna try this first __________________ 1979 Granada Les Paul 1983 Lado Flying V (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2006 Fender MIM Stratocaster (Texas Special, Dimarzio Tone Zone) 2007 Tenson Spanish Guitar 2008 Epiphone Les Paul (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2008 Yamaha Pacifica 112

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Canadian Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malta Europe Posts: 183 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do I need this upgrade? I got mine from AXETEC in the UK, very fast shipping and reasonable prices Guitar Parts UK - Axetec Guitar Pickups, Spares, Parts and Accessories UK You might even buy a few spares to keep on hand or for another guitar. __________________ 1979 Granada Les Paul 1983 Lado Flying V (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2006 Fender MIM Stratocaster (Texas Special, Dimarzio Tone Zone) 2007 Tenson Spanish Guitar 2008 Epiphone Les Paul (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2008 Yamaha Pacifica 112

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Canadian Charlie Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Malta Europe Posts: 183 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do I need this upgrade? Sorry here is a link that will take you right where you wanna go Guitar Pickups UK - Axetec online - Capacitors You will need 2 CPTN02: Sprague Orange Drop Capacitors (0.022uf) and 2 CRTC01: Cap'/Res' network for Treble comp' You're looking at $10.09 (American Dollars) items and shipping to the USA __________________ 1979 Granada Les Paul 1983 Lado Flying V (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2006 Fender MIM Stratocaster (Texas Special, Dimarzio Tone Zone) 2007 Tenson Spanish Guitar 2008 Epiphone Les Paul (DiMarzio Super Distortion Pick Ups) 2008 Yamaha Pacifica 112

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needlespauls V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston area Posts: 3,514 Thanks: 37 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Do I need this upgrade? I have Alpha pots in my Elitist, and they seem subtly OK. But just OK. I have the full RS kit in my other LP, and the difference is ASTOUNDING!! WAY more interaction, WAY more usable. Thats everything from wiring, Jensen PIO cap, RS/CTS superpots. A different league. I'd personally do it if I were you. Its hard to get any better, and in the grand scheme of things, the extra $70 is well worth it. You'll always wonder if you don't...........mehehehehe!!!!! __________________ needlespauls-"King of awful MLP usernames." http://Myspace.com/ElPrivates

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kadenzhang Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Do I need this upgrade? no the stocks will do fine if your looking for better proformance then swap out eh pickups for some gibsons or seymour doncauns

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