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We are the Tone Improvement Experts offering a variety of hand made Prewired 50's Wiring Upgrade Harness's, DIY Kits and Parts to help you improve your guitar tone improvement and performance. Every kit is hand built to order, components hand picked and tested.  FREE USA SHIPPING from our shop located in Noblesville Indiana USA.  We also offer International Shipping too many countries. Some delays can occur due to carrier interruptions. If we do not ship to your location send me a email with your address so we can check or click on the Shipping / Global link at the bottom of this page for additional International locations thru our eBay Store.

Tone Man Guitar started from my own passion for music, knowledge of electronics, 50+ years of love for the guitar and the quest to create the vintage 50's / Early 60's Tone. All our work is based around that clean vintage tone but we don't stop there. We add a few more options of specific tone caps to help you find your special tone.  I take great pride in my work.  From my first communication to help you choose the best kit for your tone desire, onto personally hand selecting each component, building your kit, testing, packaging and shipping to your front door.  All our pre-wired kits are custom hand built to order after purchase using Ole School Technology for the very best tone. You won't find a better made product or craftsmanship anywhere.  I want you to be 100% Satisfied!   


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​Cheers!
Gary Standerfer
Tone Man Guitar
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TESTIMONIALS

We love hearing from our customers.  
Here is just a few feedback's that we have received from thousands of satisfied customers!


"Gary you know it's really strange, I talked to 3 different custom builders who do the same thing you do and they all told me it can't be done with a 3 way switch and a tone control for just the bridge pick up.
I find it amazing that you didn't even question that wiring schematic. Your work is exemplary. One of the cleanest and neatest soldering jobs I've ever seen."
 -  Ed M from Harrisville WV ... Strat


"Wow! The quality of Tone Man Guitar components is awesome! He goes above the competition in detailed manner. Awesome diagrams on how to install the premium parts is included. No issues, making this a drop in and solder upgrade! "  
- Will R from Bossier City, LA .... Les Paul
  • "Amazing!  I installed the "Epiphone Les Paul Deluxe Prewired 50s Wiring Harness with Vintage PIO K40Y-9 Tone Caps" in my Epiphone Les Paul Tommy Thayer "White Lightning". The guitar went from a shrill, thin tone, to fat, smooth, tone at any volume level.  I have PRS, Gibson, and Fenders, but this Epi is just amazing - I don't want to put it down. I saw YouTube videos comparing wiring and concluding there was now difference. WOW, are they wrong. My Epiphone just came to life." 
- Dewey C from Bryan Tx
"Gary,  I was finally able to get the wiring harness I bought from you this last weekend. My friend and I played my Les Paul before the swap and after. He is a long time player but not a Les Paul fan, he was not convinced this would be a noticeable difference. Once we plugged in after installation he and I both were floored by the tonal difference in my guitar. It is THE tone I have been seeking since I bought the guitar in 2010. I have a 2007 GOTW Les Paul classic in antique fireburst. I have installed the Joe Bonamassa 1959 pup from Seymour Duncan. I was surprised it had this high end frequency that was like someone scratching nails on a chalkboard. Your recommended wiring harness was the final piece of the tone puzzle for me.  I thank you and my tone thanks you!!!!!"
- Kevin S from Indianapolis, In. - Les Paul
  • "Amazing sound! Just put the vintage 50's prebuilt kit into my les paul and -wow! Amazing tone, super crystal clear sound, and tons of adjustment. What a difference.The craftsmanship of what Gary builds is really superior to anyone else I see. Plus, Gary has been such a help with questions. Very happy with my purchase!"                         
  • - Stephen B from Indianapolis IN ... Les Paul Prebuilt Kit
"I have to tell you how pleased I am with the tone of my Les Paul.  I used one of your prewired harnesses and also changed all wiring to "50's wiring".  One other modification that I did was swap the Gibson 57 classics out and put in Duncan Antiquities.  I'm indifferent on the Bournes, because I have to get used to how effortlessly they turn.  Performance wise, they work great.  I find myself using the Tone Knobs more than I used to.  All I know is I LOVE the tone of this guitar.  I have a professional level friend who played the stock guitar and felt it was a muddy tone.  After he played it with the upgrades, he says "This is the Les Paul to end all Les Paul's!"  Thanks Again "
- Greg H from Hershey PA ... Les Paul Prebuilt Kit
  • "Hi Gary, I got my wiring kit today and just wanted to let you know that I m blown away by the difference it has made to my Les Paul. The P90's are now extremely responsive to tone control and the inherent AC hum has been drastically reduced.  Thanks your help"
  • - Dan from Australia ... Les Paul Prebuilt Kit
"Gary, I dropped the kit in my Epiphone studio last night and it lit up my Duncan p'ups! The only bad part is having to be at work where I can't plug it in. Thank you for your prompt service and quality gear."
- Pete from Denver CO
"This harness rocks. I think this set up is what the Gibson LP and Twin Humbuckers is all about! This was used in an upgrade in a very cheap guitar. Well it was a gift and it now has a set of SH-1 Seymour Duncan Humbuckers, new shielded cavity, shielded wiring and your harness........ When I dropped the new pickups in everything lined up perfectly. When I wired in your harness in the sound went to the moon.  Just a note of thanks."
- Vance from Arkansas - Les Paul
"Hello, I received the wiring harness today and wanted to say thanks,  GREAT QUALITY WORK!  My 1963 Olympic Strat sounds better than ever!  Words cannot express what a difference in tone"
- John from California
"Can't thank you enough.  Played last night and almost brought tears to my eyes, the tone was so sweet"
- Paul from Arizona
"Gary, I just finished installing the kit.  I love It!  It sounds great. It was very easy to install and you do great work. The kit just dropped in perfectly.  I understand what you mean now by "more in your face" Thanks again so much."
- Tony from Illinois - Les Paul Pre built Wiring Harness
  • "​I just wanted to let you know that I just ordered my 4th wiring kit from you (for my own guitars, I've ordered about 5 for other people as well). I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your work, how much you put into these kits, your attention to detail, everything. I've seen other kits sell for twice as much that don't even come close to your quality. I've seen people sell kits that are cheaper and you can feel it in the knobs and hear it through the amp. I am a builder for local musicians and I honestly prefer using your kits over crafting my own.  So again, from the depths of my music loving soul, thank you so much for what you do to help me, and a few of the local Saint Louis artists I am lucky enough to call friends, achieve the tone we have and love".
- C Nichols A from St. Peters, MO
  • "The electronics seem far more useable, especially in the tone knob department. The pots are smooth and the treble roll off is perfect. No tone loss with the volume knobs due to Tone Man Guitar 50's wiring. Noticeable improvement all around". 
  • - Bennett Lewis lead guitarist and vocal back up for Maren Morris ...Gibson ES335
"This is my second purchase, I have been very happy with the improvement in the tone of my Les Pauls. I replaced harness in a 1996 Epiphone Les Paul, and upgraded the parts in my 1960 Anniversary Epiphone Les Paul which came with upgraded components and Gibson Pickups. The PIO caps sound great. Thanks for you effort to achieve amazing tone. My buddy has Gibson Custom Shop NOS 1958 Les Paul and he's blown away by my Epiphone"            
- Wayne I from Apex NC .... Les Paul Prebuilt Kits using PIO tone caps
"Just wanted to say a big thank you. I installed the new wiring in my Ibanez Artcore, and it sounds incredible. I seriously was ready to write-off that guitar, but now it sounds much richer and brighter. I had no idea what your wiring could do. The only question is which guitar gets it next!  Thanks again, you put together a quality product."           
- Chris K from Baltimore MD ... Ibanez Artcore Hollow Body Prebuilt Kit (ES335 style)
"Hi Gary, I have finally finished my 175 and fitted the wiring harness supplied by you and you asked me to let you know how it turned out.  I am blown away by it. The wiring harness is exceptional quality and compliments the Seth Lovers brilliantly, the guitar sounds absolutely superb, it's got that real 57 tone which is exactly what I wanted.  Thank you so much for a fabulous job.  I am planning my 335 project so will be back soon"   ​
- Geof from United Kingdom ... ES175 Prebuilt Kit
"Quickly shipped and amazingly well made-my Tele never has sounded better!!!" 
- Alan from NJ ... Tele Pre Built Kit
  • "Get your wiring from here! Tone Man Guitar cares about quality. Thanks again for helping complete my dream Strat!"
  • - Juan from Texas ... Strat Pre Built Kit
  • "I have been purchasing quality hand-made wire harness from Tone Man Guitar for quite some time now.  All my strats have his work inside.  I can honestly say there is a hugh difference in sound with this installed.  Will be purchasing kits soon to rewire all my Gibson's next." 
  • - John B from California
"Hey Gary! Here is the final report...seems like a total recipe for pure Eric Clapton tone ala "Layla and assorted Love Songs" era! The neck pickup is warm almost narcotic sounding. " (Stratocaster wiring harness)   
- Eric T from Michigan - Strat
"Gary, Got the wiring harness installed in my LP Special today and what a difference it made!  You make a great product!  Kudos to you and I will be a repeat customer!"
- Jim from Texas - Les Paul Special
  • "Unbelievable tone! Totally floored! Will buy another harness soon!"
  • - Eric from Florida - ES335
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