2016 Gibson 50's Tribute Les Paul

[Inspector #20]

UPDATE:

I went with a 525kΩ CTS pot so I could retain the Gibson 24 spline knobs. I also got such a ridiculous deal on these bumblebees that I couldn't turn them down...and entire harness, CTS audio taper 525kΩ pots, Gavitt cloth wire with steel overbraid shield, Switchcraft Jack and Switch, with .022uf Gibson Bumblebees for $125.00 shipped...



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[Inspector #20]

So, trying to figure out which switch I need. Using the "ashtray," I'm assuming long switch, so the more we keep talking, the more this harness evolves.

Now, we are ditching the Gibson bumblebees for Emerson PIO bumblebees.

Apparently, while the Gibson's look like a bumblebee, they are in fact Mylar and not PIO like the originals.

 

[smitty_p]

So, trying to figure out which switch I need. Using the "ashtray," I'm assuming long switch, so the more we keep talking, the more this harness evolves.

Now, we are ditching the Gibson bumblebees for Emerson PIO bumblebees.

Apparently, while the Gibson's look like a bumblebee, they are in fact Mylar and not PIO like the originals.

I can almost guarantee you’ll need the short switch.

I’m not at home now, but can post a pic later showing the long switch next to a Les Paul.

You’ll see what I mean.

 

[eSGEe]

OK, I'll share my thoughts: My mind is a raging torrent, flooded with rivulets of thought cascading into a waterfall of creative alternatives.

back in those days a 20.00 whore woulda been a DAMN GOOD one....

 

[Inspector #20]

I can almost guarantee you’ll need the short switch.

I’m not at home now, but can post a pic later showing the long switch next to a Les Paul.

You’ll see what I mean.

Thanks Smitty!!!

 

[ivan H]

Here is the long switchcraft switch inside the cavity on my 2012 traditional.
The top of the switch is 0.271" below the recessed face of the switch cavity (that the cover sits on) measured with the depth gauge on the vernier. Hope this helps. Cheers

Edit; the long switch is the stock item. Cheers

 

[Inspector #20]

Threaded sections all the same length?

 

[ivan H]

Threaded sections all the same length?

Yes, I believe so. I'll dig a long & short switch out later & check for you if you like, but pretty sure they are. Cheers

 

[Inspector #20]

Yes, I believe so. I'll dig a long & short switch out later & check for you if you like, but pretty sure they are. Cheers

I appreciate your time!

 

[ivan H]

Ok, (I'll post this in the right thread now). So I looked online rather than dig out spare parts to find a long & short switch. This is what I found.
As you can see the long switch has 5mm length of threaded portion, while the short switch has 9mm. When using a long switch in an LP you need to use a "deep recessed" type nut, like this
Not sure if its needed with the short switch as I've not used one on an LP. Hope this helps. Cheers

 

[Inspector #20]

Ok, (I'll post this in the right thread now). So I looked online rather than dig out spare parts to find a long & short switch. This is what I found.View attachment 13892 View attachment 13893
As you can see the long switch has 5mm length of threaded portion, while the short switch has 9mm. When using a long switch in an LP you to use a "deep recessed" type nut, like thisView attachment 13894
Not sure if its needed with the short switch as I've not used one on an LP. Hope this helps

Absolutely what I needed! Thanks again!

 

[ivan H]

No problem Robert. Cheers

 

[Inspector #20]

No problem Robert. Cheers

I bought the aluminum "ashtray" for my Les Paul and thought maybe a longer threaded section would be a good idea...