Tone Man Guitar prewired kits will improve your guitars performance. Notes will open up. Sound will be stronger, tighter with improved clarity. Tone / volume controls are very responsive. Kits are carefully custom hand wired to order using the best quality parts with vintage cloth push back wire like they used back in the 50s and early 60s. You will not find a better product.
Our Classic Kit uses Orange Drop tone caps for improved overall performance with more warmth, body and fuller tone. You will hear the difference.
What's In The Classic Kit:
Wiring harness is feed thru the f holes and requires opening in the widest part of the f hole no less than 1-1/8 inch to be able to feed the harness into the hollow body.
Template component measurements center to center:
Volume to Volume 2.5" Switch to Neck Volume 2"
Tone to Tone 2.5" Switch to Jack 9"
Volume to Tone 2.75"
Jack wire run longer for jack's located on end.
We add an additional 1/2 to 1 inch extra wire run between components for installation flexibility.
Other models that may have same layout. ES330, ES345, ES339, Epiphone DOT, Casino. Be sure and check measurements.
Sheraton models: These models have a smaller f hole opening and will not allow a full size pot to feed thru. Suggest measuring the widest opening of the f hole before ordering for a Sheraton. Min widest width 1 - 1/8 inch. Questions please feel free to email me.
I personally prefer Bourns potentiometers over all other brands including CTS. I have found them to be smoother, responsive and longer lasting. The very best taper available. These pots are 18 spline shaft so USA type knobs will not fit without first pinching the top of the split shaft together a little and slowly push the knob on. Epiphone and off shore type will fit fine. We do offer a line of knobs that fit.
**If you are not sure whether your guitar uses short (3/8") or long (3/4") shaft pots please check before ordering. Normally Pre-1977 Gibson Les Paul's, Epiphone's, SG's use short shafts. All Gibson Les Paul's manufactured after 1976 use Long Shaft pots. This kit comes with Short Shaft. Visit our other store products to see our Long Shaft Pot harness's. If you have questions feel free to email me.
Note: If you have an imported guitar (e.g. Japan, China, etc.) you may need to modify the potentiometer holes to 3/8 inch to accommodate the Bourns bushings. Email me with questions.
Need New Knobs > See our complete list of knobs under Parts Category
Although these harnesses are pre-assembled and tested they do require some soldering to connect the pickups and the output jack. A 25 – 30 watt soldering iron is recommended. Make sure you are comfortable with making these connections or we suggest you take this to a qualified guitar tech to complete the installation.
Each harness is custom built after purchase so my lead time to build your harness before shipping is 5 to 10 business days. In stock means I have the parts to build. You will receive a notice with USPS tracking number once shipped.
Tone Man Guitar started from my own passion for music, knowledge of electronics and 50+ years of love for the guitar. The great tone from the 50's and 60's guitars is what I try to achieve. I am a one man shop and do all the work my self. I guarantee the best parts and workmanship. I believe in good communication. If you have any questions or need help with your guitar project please send me an email. We Want You To Be 100% Satisfied!
Cheers,
Gary
Tone Man Guitar
Our Classic Kit uses Orange Drop tone caps for improved overall performance with more warmth, body and fuller tone. You will hear the difference.
What's In The Classic Kit:
- Bourns Pro Audio 500K audio taper short shaft pots. Brass bushings 15% tolerance, with nut and dress washer. Hand picked values for the best tone. Coarse 18 teeth spline.
- Orange Drop .022uf bridge .022uf neck tone cap. Best value for orange drops. Smaller physical size now for a better fit
- Switchcraft 3-Way Short Toggle Switch with Black Tip
- Vintage 22awg Braided cloth push back wiring all wrapped with high quality shrink
- Switchcraft ¼ inch Output Jack
- 50's wiring diagram with step by step easy to read instructions
- Assembly Template Hard Board All assembled except for final hook up of Pickups connections and grounds.
- 50's wiring for the best vintage tone.
- Every kit goes thru our Performance and Accuracy Testing before being shipped out. Our kits work.
Wiring harness is feed thru the f holes and requires opening in the widest part of the f hole no less than 1-1/8 inch to be able to feed the harness into the hollow body.
Template component measurements center to center:
Volume to Volume 2.5" Switch to Neck Volume 2"
Tone to Tone 2.5" Switch to Jack 9"
Volume to Tone 2.75"
Jack wire run longer for jack's located on end.
We add an additional 1/2 to 1 inch extra wire run between components for installation flexibility.
Other models that may have same layout. ES330, ES345, ES339, Epiphone DOT, Casino. Be sure and check measurements.
Sheraton models: These models have a smaller f hole opening and will not allow a full size pot to feed thru. Suggest measuring the widest opening of the f hole before ordering for a Sheraton. Min widest width 1 - 1/8 inch. Questions please feel free to email me.
I personally prefer Bourns potentiometers over all other brands including CTS. I have found them to be smoother, responsive and longer lasting. The very best taper available. These pots are 18 spline shaft so USA type knobs will not fit without first pinching the top of the split shaft together a little and slowly push the knob on. Epiphone and off shore type will fit fine. We do offer a line of knobs that fit.
**If you are not sure whether your guitar uses short (3/8") or long (3/4") shaft pots please check before ordering. Normally Pre-1977 Gibson Les Paul's, Epiphone's, SG's use short shafts. All Gibson Les Paul's manufactured after 1976 use Long Shaft pots. This kit comes with Short Shaft. Visit our other store products to see our Long Shaft Pot harness's. If you have questions feel free to email me.
Note: If you have an imported guitar (e.g. Japan, China, etc.) you may need to modify the potentiometer holes to 3/8 inch to accommodate the Bourns bushings. Email me with questions.
Need New Knobs > See our complete list of knobs under Parts Category
Although these harnesses are pre-assembled and tested they do require some soldering to connect the pickups and the output jack. A 25 – 30 watt soldering iron is recommended. Make sure you are comfortable with making these connections or we suggest you take this to a qualified guitar tech to complete the installation.
Each harness is custom built after purchase so my lead time to build your harness before shipping is 5 to 10 business days. In stock means I have the parts to build. You will receive a notice with USPS tracking number once shipped.
Tone Man Guitar started from my own passion for music, knowledge of electronics and 50+ years of love for the guitar. The great tone from the 50's and 60's guitars is what I try to achieve. I am a one man shop and do all the work my self. I guarantee the best parts and workmanship. I believe in good communication. If you have any questions or need help with your guitar project please send me an email. We Want You To Be 100% Satisfied!
Cheers,
Gary
Tone Man Guitar
