Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob

the182guy · 10-14-2009, 11:10 AM

Hi all,

I've been following this forum for a while and it has inspired me to do up my Ep Les Paul Custom a bit. I've started with a (well overdue) new set of strings - pure nickel 10-45's.

The LP has a missing volume/tone knob and also the gold nut and washer for the toggle switch. Does anyone know where I can get replacements in the UK?

I have found this replacement toggle switch on eBay but it is not quite the same as the original one on my Ep LP Custom, and I only need the nut and washer. If I remember right, the nut was gold coloured and circular with lots of teeth.

3 way toggle switch replacement for les paul in black on eBay (end time 18-Oct-09 19:32:06 BST)

Thanks in advance.

lukemacauley · 10-14-2009, 04:30 PM

Try this dude:

WD Music | Hardware & Parts - Screws, Nuts & Washers - Nuts & Washers

You're looking for metric measurements on an Epi, none of the Gibson stuff will fit cause it's imperial. So look for metric! And if you're not sure, ask.

Also: WELCOME TO THE FORUM

nbeersiii · 10-14-2009, 04:52 PM

Allparts.com They should have everything you could want.

PurpleHazin · 10-15-2009, 10:02 PM

Hey hows it goin guys? Im new to lpforums. Anyways I myself am looking to upgrade my Epi Lp custom. So any metric washers will work? Also im getting 4 new pots..Do any 500k pots work? Thank you

What do you guys think of this? Perfect for my situation?
http://yhst-50206111187217.stores.ya...espaupelc.html

standard man · 10-15-2009, 10:46 PM

Ive had good experience with the Guitarfetish parts.

the182guy · 10-22-2009, 04:31 PM

Thanks all, but no luck. Nevermind! I'll drop my fav shop an email and see if they can supply the parts.

Cheers

bigdaddy · 10-22-2009, 05:33 PM

Seriously though, thanks for letting us know you changed the strings on your guitar. I was torn as to whether or not I should do that. I was unsure if changing the strings would hurt the value of my guitar.

sasquatch · 10-22-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdaddy

Seriously though, thanks for letting us know you changed the strings on your guitar. I was torn as to whether or not I should do that. I was unsure if changing the strings would hurt the value of my guitar.

You should leave the original strings on the guitar for the lifetime of the guitar. That's part of the Lifetime Warranty. If a string breaks Gibson should just replace it. I would just write them for a new set of strings seeing how the guitar comes with a Lifetime Warranty. That should cover strings too.

lukemacauley · 10-25-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PurpleHazin

Hey hows it goin guys? Im new to lpforums. Anyways I myself am looking to upgrade my Epi Lp custom. So any metric washers will work? Also im getting 4 new pots..Do any 500k pots work? Thank you

What do you guys think of this? Perfect for my situation?
Complete Les Paul Upgrade Electrical Component Kit

Well, metric pots will fit straight in, so you'll be looking for "Alpha", if you want to enlarge the holes in your guitar, you can use CTS, but you'll need new knobs. CTS are said to be better by the more experienced guys, and Alpha are near impossible to solder to, they have some funny coating on them. That's what I've heard.

Also, to the rest of you - Cut the guy some slack, he's new, no need to rip him. We were all like that at one point. Ignorance is bliss.

Luke.

10-14-2009, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
the182guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Hi all, I've been following this forum for a while and it has inspired me to do up my Ep Les Paul Custom a bit. I've started with a (well overdue) new set of strings - pure nickel 10-45's. The LP has a missing volume/tone knob and also the gold nut and washer for the toggle switch. Does anyone know where I can get replacements in the UK? I have found this replacement toggle switch on eBay but it is not quite the same as the original one on my Ep LP Custom, and I only need the nut and washer. If I remember right, the nut was gold coloured and circular with lots of teeth. 3 way toggle switch replacement for les paul in black on eBay (end time 18-Oct-09 19:32:06 BST) Thanks in advance.

10-14-2009, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
lukemacauley Mac Guitars Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Glasgow, Scotland. Posts: 1,307 Thanks: 41 Thanked 25 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Try this dude: WD Music \| Hardware & Parts - Screws, Nuts & Washers - Nuts & Washers You're looking for metric measurements on an Epi, none of the Gibson stuff will fit cause it's imperial. So look for metric! And if you're not sure, ask. Also: WELCOME TO THE FORUM __________________ Mac Guitars - Custom Wiring & Electronic Upgrades. Sign up to the mailing list for an update on new products as they become available. My eBay store: drumbrae4. 10% Sale—Mac Guitars—Guitar Electronics and Celluloid Nitrate Inlays.

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nbeersiii Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: spartanburg sc Posts: 5,907 Thanks: 68 Thanked 194 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Allparts.com They should have everything you could want.

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PurpleHazin Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Hey hows it goin guys? Im new to lpforums. Anyways I myself am looking to upgrade my Epi Lp custom. So any metric washers will work? Also im getting 4 new pots..Do any 500k pots work? Thank you What do you guys think of this? Perfect for my situation? http://yhst-50206111187217.stores.ya...espaupelc.html

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standard man Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: ptown nebraska (proud of it!) Posts: 4,299 Thanks: 271 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Ive had good experience with the Guitarfetish parts. __________________ 11 Gibson Buckethead LP Studio 00 Gibson Les Paul Standard 84 Gibson Explorer 98 Gibson SG Special (Duncan 59's, Jonesy'd) 10 Epi Prophecy Futura EX 08 Epiphone Elitist Custom (GFS Crunchy Rails) 12 Epi Trad Pro Goldtop 95 Korean Epi Standard 80 Tokai Reborn Old LS50 (Gotoh tuners) 08 Agile Dauntless (EMGs, wired Buckethead style) Schecter C1 Hellraiser A few others Amps -Marshall JCM 900 -Blackheart Little Giant Stack -Mesa Recto cab

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10-22-2009, 04:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
the182guy Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Epiphone Les Paul Nut, Washers and Volume Knob Thanks all, but no luck. Nevermind! I'll drop my fav shop an email and see if they can supply the parts. Cheers

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