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classic · 03-07-2008, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Encinitastubes

Will the RS kit do the trick? Thanks.

Short answer ... YES - they will do ...

But - you can get it cheaper if you'd buy this stuff loose elsewhere and not in a RS-kit ... unless you'd have money to burn ... $120 are alot and the 'bumble bees' are fakes ...

***b-squared*** · 03-07-2008, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxman

Hamer uses a .01 orange drop cap for their wiring. Wire it just like your current Gibson set up.

The entire point of this post was to give people an alternative to just using the RS stuff. The RS stuff is a great product. Apparently, I'm not alone in thinking that the HAMER pots are NOTICEABLY BETTER than the RS stuff.

TRY them. It's a $20 investment.

I wasn't trying to promote any dealer over another. I KNEW that if I mentioned these Hamer pots the next question (from people NOT chewing on extension cords) would be WHERE CAN I GET SOME????

I mentioned BCR music because, and ONLY because, THEY HAVE THEM IN STOCK!!!

I find it interesting that the "ONE OFF" set RS made as a direct copy of the Greg Martin 58 Les Paul pots were rated at 450. Gee.....isn't that EXACTLY what the HAMER POTS ARE RATED AT????? I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say THAT probably is significant.

Sorry to rant a little here but Cripes, Is BB all there???

richedie · 03-14-2008, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPCollector

Yes, They do help. Try the 50's wiring diagram and you should eliminate the problem.
I have the RS "Vintage" pots and caps in my R9 and the brown truck delivered the "Aged" sets today!....YAAAAAAAAY!
Here are the aged sets:

I have Lollar Imperial double white pups and Wolfetone Dr.V's in double whites coming!
I can't wait for the install!
Mark

What kind of wiring is that!? It isn't 50s or modern!

richedie · 03-14-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxman

One of the best kept secrets for Volume pots are HAMERS. Greg at BCR Music sells them for $10 each. Pop 2 in your Les Paul and have your MIND BLOWN!! Greg runs Hamers in ALL his Gibsons, even his Vintage stuff. The key to any great volume pot is the sweep, sweep can be custom tailored to a certain spec. Look at RS's own Greg Martin inspired psychebilly set. RS took Greg Martin's 58 les Paul Volume pots and had them copied. They sell them for $47. You can get the same results with the $20 Hamer pots. The one thing anyone who has played Hamers for any amount of time will tell you is their electronic parts selection is TOP SHELF. The pots are built to THEIR specs. Your original question was about the roll off with the stock Gibson pots. The hamers are so good that I now NEVER play with my volume wide open because the guitar actually has SO many different tones available through the 5-9 postion on the volume. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!

A standard $5 CTS pot should get you the same result with a treble bleed. You'll be able to use the pot from 0-10. I do it on my stock PRS all the time.

Paul · 03-19-2008, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richedie

What kind of wiring is that!? It isn't 50s or modern!

looks left handed

Hectgore · 08-19-2008, 12:09 PM

Since some people may not go to all the forums here ill post this here too.

RSGuitarworks - RS Guitarworks Online Store

20 percent off!

EDIT:If this is any kind of spam PLEASE delete it i dont want to get banned. lol.

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-19-2008, 02:43 PM

What other forum letting you post it by the way ?

***FLICKOFLASH*** · 08-19-2008, 02:45 PM

where does it say 20 % off also ???

kingofnima · 08-19-2008, 08:30 PM

just look at the prices there is a number scratched out and a another one written next to it

Hectgore · 08-19-2008, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLICKOFLASH

What other forum letting you post it by the way ?

Oh i posted it in the epi and gibson forum for those relicing people and those people looking for new pots.If its too much of spam you can delete it.

It says theres a sale on the homepage

rsguitarworks.net - Home

and it has the prices scratched out.

fiddlefadel · 08-19-2008, 09:04 PM

I ordered their prewired electronics kit with BBs for $79.95

last weekend.
should be in Friday. I'll be installing my Skatterbranes then also.

Dave

markophonic · 08-21-2008, 07:53 AM

I ordered a pair of aged humbucker pickup covers on 8/19 and my order is STILL processing????

WTF?

Dave67 · 08-24-2008, 09:48 AM

I have just pickup another Epi LP and it needs to be rewired. I am going to order one of the RS Guitarworks kits. I just don't know which one to go with, Modern or Vintage. The LP will be 99 Epi and I have a set of Gibson Burstbucker Pro to go in. I know the caps are different, so which one would you use?

kingofnima · 08-24-2008, 08:39 PM

well the vintage one is wired in the 50s way which I prefer. But what kind of music do you play?
do you really want to put gibson pickups in it?

***b-squared*** · 08-24-2008, 09:04 PM

I'd call RS directly. Paula will probably answer...she's a real Southern Belle. Ask for Billy, and tell him BB sent ya. He'll ask a few questions, then tell you exactly what you need--he's the guy that will pout your order together.

BB

Dave67 · 08-24-2008, 09:25 PM

I play 70's rock to some modern stuff. This is not my only guitar, I have other setup differently. I have alway just use CTS 500k pots that my local shop sold. It wasn't until I found this site that I heard of the RS site or the CTS Superpots.
I have the Gibson pickup setting on bench, so I was going to use them.
Thanks BB I will have to do that. Do you happen to know what time zone they are in?

Bluesjam · 08-25-2008, 07:53 PM

+1 on Billy's help.

inxs996 · 08-28-2008, 12:34 AM

go with vintage wiring...

***b-squared*** · 08-28-2008, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave67

I play 70's rock to some modern stuff. This is not my only guitar, I have other setup differently. I have alway just use CTS 500k pots that my local shop sold. It wasn't until I found this site that I heard of the RS site or the CTS Superpots.
I have the Gibson pickup setting on bench, so I was going to use them.
Thanks BB I will have to do that. Do you happen to know what time zone they are in?

I think they are Central Standard Time.

BB

hillbilly · 09-01-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave67

I play 70's rock to some modern stuff. This is not my only guitar, I have other setup differently. I have alway just use CTS 500k pots that my local shop sold. It wasn't until I found this site that I heard of the RS site or the CTS Superpots.
I have the Gibson pickup setting on bench, so I was going to use them.
Thanks BB I will have to do that. Do you happen to know what time zone they are in?

RS is on Eastern Time.

The BurstBucker Pro's have Alnico V magnets and are wax potted. Those can be bright & harsh, but not with every guitar.

For the music you are going for, I'd suggest a Modern kit; you can get all of your cool Vintage tones with it by rolling off the Tone controls, but when you venture into Modern territory, the RS Guitarcap will not color your tone.

Dave67 · 09-01-2008, 08:25 PM

I have a modern kit on order and a set of the WB Firewaters. The Gibson pups will go in something latter.
Thanks.

mopar redneck · 10-20-2008, 08:08 PM

RS Guitarworks Online Store
Anyone use them and have experience with that kit ^^^^^^
Searched as best I could and couldn't find something on them.
THANKS!

fretnot · 10-20-2008, 08:35 PM

As long as you are buying the right kit (long shaft or short shaft, depending on the guitar) the RS kits are head and shoulders better than the stock Gibson pots and caps.

5er driver · 10-20-2008, 11:39 PM

I got the Vintage Kits for my LP & Strat. They are worth it.

***b-squared*** · 10-21-2008, 01:06 AM

I have their kits in 4 guitars, and cannot say enough good about them. Great outfit, and their service is fantastic.

The Superpots for volume controls are great--you roll it back, and it's a smooth transition that rolls off the OD on the amp--what a concept.

I usually get the Luxe BB repro caps from them, but my last upgrade I bought caps from Jonesy here on the MLP. They sound great.

If you have questions about what you need, call them--Paula will answer most of the time, and she's a sweet heart. She'll pass you to Billy, the guy that will put your kit together--he the best, and is a killer player as well.

If you call, tell them BB says hey.

BB

Ekoms · 10-21-2008, 01:23 AM

i have their kits in some of my guitars as well and the improvement was incredible. Its kinda like getting a new guitar. Takes a little getting used to when you first put it in, but once you do, ohh man hold on to something!

make sure you get the right pot length like fretnot said.

Ekoms

ozone · 10-21-2008, 10:00 AM

I've bought the superpots, but I haven't installed them yet. But RSguitarworks are great to work with. Their customer service is A++

***Led Zep Fan*** · 10-21-2008, 10:12 AM

I've used their products many many times! Excellent customer service, excellent prices, excellent products! I cannot reccomend them enough!

5F6-A · 10-21-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Led Zep Fan

I've used their products many many times! Excellent customer service, excellent prices, excellent products! I cannot reccomend them enough!

+1

nitrous12 · 10-21-2008, 12:23 PM

Vintage Kits in all 3 of my LPs. Couldn't live without them.

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08-24-2008, 09:48 AM	#43 (permalink)
Dave67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 372 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Which RS kit? I have just pickup another Epi LP and it needs to be rewired. I am going to order one of the RS Guitarworks kits. I just don't know which one to go with, Modern or Vintage. The LP will be 99 Epi and I have a set of Gibson Burstbucker Pro to go in. I know the caps are different, so which one would you use?

08-24-2008, 08:39 PM	#44 (permalink)
kingofnima Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 298 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Re: Which RS kit? well the vintage one is wired in the 50s way which I prefer. But what kind of music do you play? do you really want to put gibson pickups in it? __________________ Guitars: 07 Epiphone Les Paul standard limited edition candy apple red (with a SD '59 in the neck and a SD custom 5 in the bridge) (RS Vintage electronics set)(jonesy caps) Ibanez GSA 60 Pedals: MXR 169 Carbon Copy analogue delay Big Muff NYC reissue Amp: Momentarily amp less and on the endless quest for the amp with THE sound

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*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 13,823 Thanks: 373 Thanked 234 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Which RS kit? I'd call RS directly. Paula will probably answer...she's a real Southern Belle. Ask for Billy, and tell him BB sent ya. He'll ask a few questions, then tell you exactly what you need--he's the guy that will pout your order together. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics and Luxe Bumblebee Caps Jonesy's Caps

08-24-2008, 09:25 PM	#46 (permalink)
Dave67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 372 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which RS kit? I play 70's rock to some modern stuff. This is not my only guitar, I have other setup differently. I have alway just use CTS 500k pots that my local shop sold. It wasn't until I found this site that I heard of the RS site or the CTS Superpots. I have the Gibson pickup setting on bench, so I was going to use them. Thanks BB I will have to do that. Do you happen to know what time zone they are in?

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Dave67 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 372 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Which RS kit? I have a modern kit on order and a set of the WB Firewaters. The Gibson pups will go in something latter. Thanks.

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mopar redneck Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Gastonia N.C. Posts: 60 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rsguitarworks RS Guitarworks Online Store Anyone use them and have experience with that kit ^^^^^^ Searched as best I could and couldn't find something on them. THANKS! __________________ 1965 Gibson Country Western 2004 Epiphone Les Paul Plus Top Cherry Sunburst 2006 Gibson Les Paul Vintage Mahogany In need of Epi SG

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10-21-2008, 01:06 AM	#55 (permalink)
*b-squared* 'MLP Mid-West' Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 13,823 Thanks: 373 Thanked 234 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Rsguitarworks I have their kits in 4 guitars, and cannot say enough good about them. Great outfit, and their service is fantastic. The Superpots for volume controls are great--you roll it back, and it's a smooth transition that rolls off the OD on the amp--what a concept. I usually get the Luxe BB repro caps from them, but my last upgrade I bought caps from Jonesy here on the MLP. They sound great. If you have questions about what you need, call them--Paula will answer most of the time, and she's a sweet heart. She'll pass you to Billy, the guy that will put your kit together--he the best, and is a killer player as well. If you call, tell them BB says hey. BB __________________ I use: WB Custom Pickups--6707 VTP/VTPH, 5707 Prototypes, Habaneros, Firewaters DeTemple 'Sweet Spot' Pickups (Strat) RS Guitarworks Electronics and Luxe Bumblebee Caps Jonesy's Caps

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