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Aged Gibson® Type Control Knob Pointers
Aged Gibson® Type Control Knob Pointers
$ 10.95
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Alnico IV Humbucker Magnet
Alnico IV Humbucker Magnet
$ 3.45
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Black Reflector Knobs
Black Reflector Knobs
from $ 13.95
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Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
from $ 13.95
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Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed
Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed
from $ 13.95
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Black Speed Knobs - Pair
Black Speed Knobs - Pair
from $ 6.95
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Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs
from $ 13.95
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Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed
Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed
from $ 13.95
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Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
from $ 6.95
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Braided Wire
Braided Wire
$ 6.00
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Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
$ 94.95
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Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft
$ 94.95
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Complete Modern Strat® Upgrade Kit
Complete Modern Strat® Upgrade Kit
$ 79.95
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Complete Modern Tele®/Esquire®Upgrade Kit
Complete Modern Tele®/Esquire®Upgrade Kit
$ 74.95
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Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
$ 124.95
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Aged Gibson® Type Control Knob Pointers
Aged Gibson® Type Control Knob Pointers

Aged Gibson® Type Control Knob Pointers

Regular price $ 10.95
Aged Nickel Gibson® type control knob pointers. Priced as a set of four.
Alnico IV Humbucker Magnet
Alnico IV Humbucker Magnet

Alnico IV Humbucker Magnet

Regular price $ 3.45
Alinco IV magnet that is correctly sized for Gibson® pickups.
Black Reflector Knobs
Black Reflector Knobs
Black Reflector Knobs
Black Reflector Knobs

Black Reflector Knobs

Regular price $ 13.95
Set of 4 black reflector knobs; available new or aged. If you held the aged knob up to a light source, you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob. Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.
Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs
Black Speed Knobs

Black Speed Knobs

Regular price $ 13.95

Set of 4 Black Speed Knobs; available new or aged. If you held our aged knob up to a light source you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob.

Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.


Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions.

Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed
Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed
Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed
Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed

Black Speed Knobs - Left Handed

Regular price $ 32.95

These are a set of 4 speed knobs, only LEFT-HANDED!!! Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.

If you held our aged knob up to a light source you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob.

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions.

Black Speed Knobs - Pair
Black Speed Knobs - Pair
Black Speed Knobs - Pair
Black Speed Knobs - Pair

Black Speed Knobs - Pair

Regular price $ 16.95

Set of 2 new black speed knobs. When you just need two knobs for your LP Jr., SG Jr., Melody Maker, PRS, or other 2-control guitar.

If you held this knob up to a light source you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob.

Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.

Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs
Black Top Hat Knobs

Black Top Hat Knobs

Regular price $ 13.95

These are a set of 4  top hat knobs; available new or aged. If you held this knob up to a light source you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob.

Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions.

Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed
Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed
Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed
Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed

Black Top Hat Knobs - Left Handed

Regular price $ 13.95

These are a set of 4 new top hat knobs, only LEFT-HANDED!!! Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions.

Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair
Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair

Black Top Hat Knobs - Pair

Regular price $ 6.95

Set of 2 black top hat knobs. When you just need two knobs for your LP Jr., SG Jr., Melody Maker, PRS, or other 2-control guitars. If you held this knob up to a light source you would see first hand the level of detail we put into aging our parts. These knobs are slightly ambered to look like they have been in thousands of bars (cigarette smoke, anyone?) While the look is sublte, it really compliments the overall effect the aging has on the knob.

Fits RS & CTS pots; 1/4"-inch shaft; fine spline.

Braided Wire
Braided Wire
Braided Wire
Braided Wire

Braided Wire

Regular price $ 6.00

Vintage-style, single-conductor Celanese braided wire. Just like the old stuff, except improved with tinned wire for easy soldering. Enough to wire a switch for Les Paul Firebird, SG, 335, etc. Fix that pickup with the broken lead! Sold in a 4ft. length; orders of two or more lengths will be in one combined length.

Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft

Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft

Regular price $ 94.95

The RS Modern Les Paul Upgrade kit, loaded with SoZo NextGen™ capacitors. Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Clarity, detail, great for clean tones as well as heavy gain and overdrive. 

Who this kit is for: The Modern Upgrade Kits offer a more transparent, dynamic sound for anyone who is tired of not being able to use the controls on your guitar effectively. This kit is also great for those who are tired of losing tone and note-definition every time they roll their control past 8!!

This kit comes with LONG SHAFT pots, which is appropriate for the following guitars: ALL production Les Paul® Standards made since 1977, Les Paul Traditional's, Studio's Faded's, DC's, etc. This kit is for USA guitars not Historic® series guitars.

Please Note: Les Paul Studio's use long shaft pots, but a short/straight switch. If ordering a kit for your Les Paul Studio, choose the short/straight switch option.

Please Note: all guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store. Please call us for details or questions about installation.


What this is: For years, guitar manufacturers have chosen to cut corners on the electronics they have used, even in their top-of-the-line guitars. This kit is designed to utilize the best electronic components possible in your guitar. This kit is the culmination of thousands of hours of research and development into different guitar electronics and how each of them affects the overall tone of the guitar.

What's in the kit:
(2) 500K RS Long Shaft SuperPots. We designed these pots in conjunction with CTS. Used for the volume controls in the kit, these pots have a custom taper that gives you a noticeable difference between each number on your volume control. You can finally roll your volume down to 2 or 1 and not lose any clarity, even in the neck position. A smoother resistor path make this the best pot to ever be used in the guitar.

(2) 500K CTS Long Shaft Audio taper pots.

(1) SoZo NextGen™ .022 capacitor - Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Meets our stringent quality-control standards, not only because of its construction, but because of how great it sounds in the tone circuit!! The .022 is best for the Bridge Tone control.

(1) SoZo NextGen™ .01 capacitor. This is the same great SoZo as above, just in .01 microfarad. This is best used for the Neck Tone control.

(1) Length vintage black wire - Used for the grounding in the circuit.

(1) Length vintage-style 18awg ground wire - Used for the grounding in the circuit.

(1) 4-foot length braided wire- Used for wiring switch.

(1) Long or Short 3-way toggle switch- Manufactured by Switchcraft®.

(1) Input Jack- Manufactured by Switchcraft®.

(1) Color wiring diagram.

How this kit improves your tone: All of the above components combine to create unprecedented clarity in your overall tone. This increase in clarity will also equate to an increase in note bloom, harmonic complexity, and, in some cases, sustain. Because this kit increases the usability and intuitiveness of the controls onboard your guitar, you will achieve tones that you didnt think were possible.

Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft
Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft

Complete Modern Electronics Upgrade Kit - Short Shaft

Regular price $ 94.95

The RS Modern Les Paul Upgrade kit, loaded with Sozo NextGen™ capacitors. Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Clarity, detail, great for clean tones as well as heavy gain and overdrive.

Guitars that use the short/straight switch: Gibson Les Paul Studio, all Epiphone Les Pauls, PRS, most import guitars. Please call or email if you are unsure which switch you need.

Who this kit is for: The Modern Upgrade Kits offer a more transparent, dynamic sound for anyone who is tired of not being able to use the controls on your guitar effectively. This kit is also great for those who are tired of losing tone and note-definition every time they roll their control past 8!! This kit comes with SHORT SHAFT pots, which is appropriate for the following guitars: ALL GUITARS with the exception of all production Les Pauls® made since 1977. For owners of Historic® Les Pauls, this kit is for you!

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store. Please call us for details or questions about installation.

What this is: For years, guitar manufacturers have chosen to cut corners on the electronics they have used, even in their top-of-the-line guitars. This kit is designed to utilize the best electronic components possible in your guitar. This kit is the culmination of thousands of hours of research and development into different guitar electronics and how each of them affects the overall tone of the guitar.
 

Whats in the kit: 
(2) 500K RS Short-Shaft SuperPots®. We designed these pots in conjunction with CTS. Used for the volume controls in the kit, these pots have a custom taper that gives you a noticeable difference between each number on your volume control. You can finally roll your volume down to 2 or 1 and not loose any clarity, even in the neck position. A smoother resistor path make this the best pot to ever be used in the guitar.

(2) 500K CTS Short-Shaft Audio taper pots.

(1) SoZo .022 capacitor. Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Meets our stringent quality-control standards, not only because of its construction, but because of how great it sounds in the tone circuit!! The .022 is best for the Bridge Tone control of your guitar. 


(1) SoZo .01 capacitor. This is the same great GuitarCap® as above, just in .01 microfarad. This is best used for the Neck Tone control. 


(1) Length vintage-style ground wire. Used for the grounding in the circuit.

(1) Length vintage-black wire. Used for the signal in the circuit.


(1) 4-foot length braided wire- Used for wiring switch. 


(1) 3-way toggle switch - long or short, manufactured by Switchcraft®. 


(1) Input Jack- Manufactured by Switchcraft®.  


(1) Color wiring diagram.


How this kit improves your tone: All of the above components combine to create unprecedented clarity in your overall tone. This increase in clarity will also equate to an increase in note bloom, harmonic complexity, and, in some cases, sustain. Because this kit increases the usability and intuitiveness of the controls onboard your guitar, you will achieve tones that you didnt think were possible. Dynamic sound!

Complete Modern Strat® Upgrade Kit
Complete Modern Strat® Upgrade Kit

Complete Modern Strat® Upgrade Kit

Regular price $ 79.95

What this is: For years, guitar manufacturers have chosen to cut corners on the electronics they have used, even in their top-of-the-line guitars. This kit is designed to utilize the best electronic components possible in your guitar. This kit is the culmination of thousands of hours of research and development into different guitar electronics and how each of them affects the overall tone of the guitar.

Who this kit is for: The Modern Upgrade Kits offer a more transparent, dynamic sound for anyone who is tired of not being able to use the controls on your guitar effectively. This kit is also great for those who are tired of losing tone and note-definition every time they roll their control past 8!! This kit is designed for all Strat® style guitars.

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions. Please call us for details or questions about installation.


Whats in the kit:

(1) 280K RS Split-Shaft SuperPot®. We designed these pots in conjunction with CTS. Used for the volume controls in the kit, these pots have a custom taper that gives you a noticeable difference between each number on your volume control. You can finally roll your volume down to 2 or 1 and not loose any clarity, even in the neck position!! Mil-spec construction and a smoother resistor path make this the best pot to ever be used in the guitar.

(2) 250K CTS Split-Shaft Audio taper pots - Audio taper pots work great for tone controls. With that in mind, we had CTS improve their stock audio taper pot by using brass shaft construction (brass is much more resilient than the typical aluminum,) and much tighter tolerances.

(1) SoZo NextGen™ .047 capacitor - Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Meets our stringent quality-control standards, not only because of its construction, but because of how great it sounds in the tone circuit!!

(1) Length vintage-white wire - Used for the grounding and wiring the switch in the circuit.

(1) Length vintage black wire - Also used for the grounding the circuit.

(1) Swithcraft® input jack - Made in the USA.

(1) CRL 5-Way toggle - Made in the USA. 

(1) Color wiring diagram.

How this kit improves your tone: All of the above components combine to create unprecedented clarity in your overall tone. This increase in clarity will also equate to an increase in note bloom, harmonic complexity, and, in some cases, sustain. Because this kit increases the usability and intuitiveness of the controls onboard your guitar, you will achieve tones that you didnt think were possible.

Complete Modern Tele®/Esquire®Upgrade Kit
Complete Modern Tele®/Esquire®Upgrade Kit

Complete Modern Tele®/Esquire®Upgrade Kit

Regular price $ 74.95

Please Note: ALL 280K SuperPots are SPLIT-SHAFT. When you order the Tele/Esquire kit, it will ship with a brass sleeve for use with knobs with set screws. All standard USA Tele-style knobs will fit over the brass sleeves; knobs with set-screws should accept a 1/4"-inch shaft. Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

Who this kit is for: The Modern Upgrade Kits offer a more transparent, dynamic sound for anyone who is tired of not being able to use the controls on your guitar effectively. This kit is also great for those who are tired of losing tone and note-definition every time they roll their control past 8!! This kit is designed for all Tele®/Esquire® style guitars.

Please Note: All guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; Please call us for details or questions about installation.

What this is: For years, guitar manufacturers have chosen to cut corners on the electronics they have used, even in their top-of-the-line guitars. This kit is designed to utilize the best electronic components possible in your guitar. This kit is the culmination of thousands of hours of research and development into different guitar electronics and how each of them affects the overall tone of the guitar.

What's in the kit: 
(1) 280K RS SuperPot®. We designed these pots in conjunction with CTS. Used for the volume controls in the kit, these pots have a custom taper that gives you a noticeable difference between each number on your volume control. You can finally roll your volume down to 2 or 1 and not loose any clarity, even in the neck position!! Mil-spec construction and a smoother resistor path make this the best pot to ever be used in the guitar.

(1) 250K CTS Solid Shaft Audio taper pot - Audio taper pots work great for tone controls. With that in mind, we had CTS improve their stock audio taper pot by using brass shaft construction (brass is much more resilient than the typical aluminum,) and much tighter tolerances. 

(1) SoZo NextGen™ .047 capacitor - Polyester film dielectric with aluminum foil, and superior tin coated pure copper leads. Meets our stringent quality-control standards, not only because of its construction, but because of how great it sounds in the tone circuit!!

(1) Length vintage white wire - Used for grounding and the wiring of the switch in the circuit.  


(1) Length vintage black wire - Used for grounding the circuit.  


(1) Switchcraft® input jack - Made in the USA.  


(1) CRL 3 way switch - Made in the USA. 


(1) Color wiring diagram.


How this kit improves your tone: All of the above components combine to create unprecedented clarity in your overall tone. This increase in clarity will also equate to an increase in note bloom, harmonic complexity, and, in some cases, sustain. Because this kit increases the usability and intuitiveness of the controls onboard your guitar, you will achieve tones that you didnt think were possible.

Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft
Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft

Complete Vintage Electronics Upgrade Kit - Long Shaft

Regular price $ 124.95

Who this kit is for: The Vintage Upgrade Kits offer a warmer, woody tone for anyone who is tired of not being able to use the controls on your guitar effectively. This kit is also great for those who are tired of losing tone and note-definition every time they roll their control past 8!! This kit comes with LONG SHAFT pots, which is appropriate for the following guitars: ALL production Les Pauls® made since 1977. This kit is for USA guitars not Historic® series guitars - Gibson Historics (R4, R6, R7, R8, R9, R0) use short-shaft pots.

Available in 3 styles:

  • Classic: uses two .022µF caps for both Tone controls.
  • Classic - Woman Tone: uses one .01µF in the Neck Tone for better clarity in the Neck pickup, and one .022µF in the Bridge Tone.
  • Classic - Fat: uses one .022µF in the Neck Tone, and one .033 in the Bridge Tone for a fatter tone with the Bridge Tone and pickup.

 

What this is: For years, guitar manufacturers have chosen to cut corners on the electronics they have used, even in their top-of-the-line guitars. This kit is designed to utilize the best electronic components possible in your guitar. This kit is the culmination of thousands of hours of research and development into different guitar electronics and how each of them affects the overall tone of the guitar.

Les Paul Studio's use long shaft pots, but a short/straight switch. If ordering a kit for your Les Paul Studio, select the short/straight switch.

Available in left-handed orientation with correct-turning pots. Not just wired backwards, but the correct taper as well!! NO EXTRA CHARGE !!

Please Note: all guitars manufactured in Japan, China, Indonesia and Mexico use metric pots (6mm), and have metric sized holes drilled for the pots. All pots sold by RS Guitarworks use standard pots and hole diameters (3/8"). Therefore, holes in the guitar, plates and/or pickguards will need to be enlarged to 3/8" to fit properly. Also, metric knobs will not fit the RS pot shafts; most popular knobs are available on the store in new and aged versions. Please call us for details or questions about installation.

Whats in the kit:
(2) 500K RS Long Shaft SuperPots®. We designed these pots in conjunction with CTS. Used for the volume controls in the kit, these pots have a custom taper that gives you a noticeable difference between each number on your volume control. You can finally roll your volume down to 2 or 1 and not loose any clarity, even in the neck position. A smoother resistor path make this the best pot to ever be used in the guitar.

(2) 500K CTS Long Shaft Audio taper pots.

(2) Vintage RS GuitarCap Paper In Oil Capacitor. Manufactured to RS specs, these hand-made 100v caps have a rich vintage tone, while still retaining open top-end clarity. Hand-wound on 50's-era machines, the new RS Vintage GuitarCaps use vintage-correct Kraft paper, solid military-spec construction and tinned 20AWG leads for easy soldering. They really hold their own against the vintage caps; their tone is similar to the famous caps from the 50's.

(1) Length vintage-bus wire - Used for the grounding in the circuit.

(1) 4-foot length braided wire - Used for wiring switch.

(1) Short or Long 3-way toggle switch - Manufactured by Switchcraft®.

(1) 1/4 Jack - Manufactured by Switchcraft®.

(1) Color wiring diagram.

How this kit improves your tone: All of the above components combine to create unprecedented clarity in your overall tone. This increase in clarity will also equate to an increase in note bloom, harmonic complexity, and, in some cases, sustain. Because this kit increases the usability and intuitiveness of the controls onboard your guitar, you will achieve tones that you didn't think were possible.

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