Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. etc.

djwilbanks · 03-09-2009, 10:10 PM

I have a BFG that I'm refinishing and I'm feeling like I'd like to change the electronics over to the more traditional 2 vol 2 tone knob set up.

If someone has an interest I'd be happy to sell the wiring kit as intact as possible from my BFG. This would include the two position kill switch, the 3 position selector switch, all the wires, the pots, and caps, along with the black speed knobs you will need to use with USA pots (if you're buying this for your Alpine White Epiphone, buckethead fan

).

The only thing not included in this deal is the pickups, everything else electronic you can have.

One word of warning. The selector switch will replace one of your tone knobs, the hole for the selector switch may have to be enlarged.

PM or email at djwilbanks@gmail.com

djwilbanks · 03-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Not sure what I should ask for this... might accept interesting trades, pedals, bigsbys, etc.

SABLE · 03-09-2009, 11:44 PM

ooh this stuff might scare some people away. relocated switch, killswitch, very unusual for some people.

djwilbanks · 03-09-2009, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SABLE

ooh this stuff might scare some people away. relocated switch, killswitch, very unusual for some people.

And not unusual at all for some others.

When you tell people they have to mount batteries for EMGs, its unusual for some and not for others. Some people freak. Others just put the battery in the control cavity and play.

There's nothing to fear here, everything will come intact, wire up your pups and play. I just feel that I should disclose that my BFG's hole where the upper tone knob would go (and instead the selector switch is there) is quite a bit bigger than the rest of the holes for the pots.

And I realize this is a niche, but it never hurts to put it out there... there might be someone looking for just this particular setup.

SABLE · 03-09-2009, 11:50 PM

8000 hrs for 1 9v isnt that scary to me. anyways, i hope someone will buy this. i want to see pics after.

djwilbanks · 03-10-2009, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SABLE

8000 hrs for 1 9v isnt that scary to me. anyways, i hope someone will buy this. i want to see pics after.

I mean the idea that they have to rewire the guitar including a battery pack.

It has nothing to do with the battery itself. Its the principle of the thing.

SABLE · 03-10-2009, 12:28 AM

oh well that kinda caught me off guard when i first saw them, but i wasnt like scared or anything...its a pickup.

djwilbanks · 03-10-2009, 01:00 AM

And this is one less knob and one more switch

GearGeek02 · 03-11-2009, 11:50 AM

how about just selling the guitar as-is, and buying something you are more happy with?

doesn't make sense to me to gut the thing, re-finish the thing... sounds to me like you should just buy another guitar....

djwilbanks · 03-11-2009, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearGeek02

how about just selling the guitar as-is, and buying something you are more happy with?

doesn't make sense to me to gut the thing, re-finish the thing... sounds to me like you should just buy another guitar....

How about no.

I am quite happy with my guitar as is. I'll be happier when I do some modifications to it. Can you find a real Gibson Les Paul with a carved top and a flamed maple cap for 600 dollars? No? Didn't think so.

I guess I just fail to see your logic when a refinish, a re-wire, heck, some boutique pickups would still run me less than the cost of a decently used Studio.

ripper70 · 03-11-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GearGeek02

how about just selling the guitar as-is, and buying something you are more happy with?

doesn't make sense to me to gut the thing, re-finish the thing... sounds to me like you should just buy another guitar....

Thought a redirect to a BFG refinish project by Last would help it all make sense to GearGeek02.

Check this:

http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/memb...-refinish.html

Would love to see some pics of your project dj.

Ripper70

djwilbanks · 03-11-2009, 01:07 PM

BFG Refinish -- Flame top?!

sumphead · 03-11-2009, 01:36 PM

Aight DJ.... I think the urban camo studio refin could be diggin with this. Let me dig around and see what I can bribe you with.

R-

djwilbanks · 03-11-2009, 01:40 PM

Hah, alright, man.

ripper70 · 03-11-2009, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djwilbanks

BFG Refinish -- Flame top?!

Just scoped the entire thread. Wow dj, you really scored with that flame top. I can't believe that was under there. That's like hitting a little Gibson Lottery!

Looking forward to the finished product.

Ripper70

djwilbanks · 03-11-2009, 01:55 PM

No doubt. If it had been plain I was just gonna refin in white nitro and be done with it... but now... man.. the possibilities are endless.

SABLE · 03-11-2009, 03:46 PM

i dont think studios have flamed maple though.

djwilbanks · 03-11-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SABLE

i dont think studios have flamed maple though.

That's my point.

SABLE · 03-11-2009, 05:37 PM

i see. i read your bfg thread. that flame top is really hott

djwilbanks · 03-12-2009, 05:01 PM

bump for guts for sale

sumphead · 03-12-2009, 09:03 PM

I haven't forgot you deeej, just damn busy. I do want it though. Got a pic?

R-

djwilbanks · 03-13-2009, 12:37 AM

Uh.. nope. I can get one for ya.

Here's the best I can do until tomorrow.

YouTube - Gibson Les Paul BFG

YouTube - The Gibson BFG

djwilbanks · 03-16-2009, 12:43 AM

Picture bump.

I tried everything to make them less blurry... I failed.

djwilbanks · 03-17-2009, 08:18 PM

bump

klohiq · 03-18-2009, 02:36 AM

hey, im somewhat interested...

i have a few questions though...

is the threaded shaft for the pickup selector and kill switch the same width/length? (ie. interchangeable)
is the wire from the kill switch to control cavity braided single conductor? (vintage style)
is the cap ceramic? (it looks like it is in the pic, but it could be a treble bleed grounded in an odd manor)
lastly, are there ANY mods done to the electronics? (treble bleeds, upgraded wire, etc etc etc)

djwilbanks · 03-18-2009, 08:34 AM

1. As far as I know. Everyone that's interchanges the positions have had no complaints.
2. I have no idea.

3. The cap is stock as far as I know. FennRx didn't list any upgrades when I bought it from him.
4. Nope.

03-09-2009, 10:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. etc. I have a BFG that I'm refinishing and I'm feeling like I'd like to change the electronics over to the more traditional 2 vol 2 tone knob set up. If someone has an interest I'd be happy to sell the wiring kit as intact as possible from my BFG. This would include the two position kill switch, the 3 position selector switch, all the wires, the pots, and caps, along with the black speed knobs you will need to use with USA pots (if you're buying this for your Alpine White Epiphone, buckethead fan ). The only thing not included in this deal is the pickups, everything else electronic you can have. One word of warning. The selector switch will replace one of your tone knobs, the hole for the selector switch may have to be enlarged. PM or email at djwilbanks@gmail.com __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. Not sure what I should ask for this... might accept interesting trades, pedals, bigsbys, etc. __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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SABLE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 826 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. ooh this stuff might scare some people away. relocated switch, killswitch, very unusual for some people. __________________ In Blood, SABLE I'm happy I live with my brother. I'm even happier he's with the FBI Special Quarter 7 Crew, hah. Bodyguard and political prosecutor anyone? Guitars and strings go together for Gibsons Guitars and etching acid go together for Fenders

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SABLE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 826 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. 8000 hrs for 1 9v isnt that scary to me. anyways, i hope someone will buy this. i want to see pics after. __________________ In Blood, SABLE I'm happy I live with my brother. I'm even happier he's with the FBI Special Quarter 7 Crew, hah. Bodyguard and political prosecutor anyone? Guitars and strings go together for Gibsons Guitars and etching acid go together for Fenders

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SABLE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 826 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. oh well that kinda caught me off guard when i first saw them, but i wasnt like scared or anything...its a pickup. __________________ In Blood, SABLE I'm happy I live with my brother. I'm even happier he's with the FBI Special Quarter 7 Crew, hah. Bodyguard and political prosecutor anyone? Guitars and strings go together for Gibsons Guitars and etching acid go together for Fenders

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GearGeek02 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 11 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. how about just selling the guitar as-is, and buying something you are more happy with? doesn't make sense to me to gut the thing, re-finish the thing... sounds to me like you should just buy another guitar....

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. BFG Refinish -- Flame top?! __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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sumphead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 222 iTrader: (6) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. Aight DJ.... I think the urban camo studio refin could be diggin with this. Let me dig around and see what I can bribe you with. R-

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. No doubt. If it had been plain I was just gonna refin in white nitro and be done with it... but now... man.. the possibilities are endless. __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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SABLE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 826 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. i dont think studios have flamed maple though. __________________ In Blood, SABLE I'm happy I live with my brother. I'm even happier he's with the FBI Special Quarter 7 Crew, hah. Bodyguard and political prosecutor anyone? Guitars and strings go together for Gibsons Guitars and etching acid go together for Fenders

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SABLE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 826 iTrader: (1) Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. i see. i read your bfg thread. that flame top is really hott __________________ In Blood, SABLE I'm happy I live with my brother. I'm even happier he's with the FBI Special Quarter 7 Crew, hah. Bodyguard and political prosecutor anyone? Guitars and strings go together for Gibsons Guitars and etching acid go together for Fenders

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sumphead Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 222 iTrader: (6) Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. I haven't forgot you deeej, just damn busy. I do want it though. Got a pic? R-

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klohiq Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 753 iTrader: (0) Thanks: 8 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. hey, im somewhat interested... i have a few questions though... is the threaded shaft for the pickup selector and kill switch the same width/length? (ie. interchangeable) is the wire from the kill switch to control cavity braided single conductor? (vintage style) is the cap ceramic? (it looks like it is in the pic, but it could be a treble bleed grounded in an odd manor) lastly, are there ANY mods done to the electronics? (treble bleeds, upgraded wire, etc etc etc) __________________ ballz.

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djwilbanks V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkham Asylum Posts: 16,148 iTrader: (14) Thanks: 125 Thanked 207 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Feeler: Complete Gibson Les Paul BFG wiring kit, killswitch, pots, caps, wiring. 1. As far as I know. Everyone that's interchanges the positions have had no complaints. 2. I have no idea. 3. The cap is stock as far as I know. FennRx didn't list any upgrades when I bought it from him. 4. Nope. __________________ º\|\|\|\|\|º

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