Giving new life to your axe (mods for your humble Epi LP)

[marcus_gloom]

^ Chops or no chops, pag dating sir sa lakas ng loob (specially on the neck sanding part) , saludo ako sayo!

[marcus_gloom]

Reviving this thread, now that I'm an Epi Les paul owner. New inputs re mod and upgrading the humble Epi are welcome! Planning to have the pots, wiring, switch and input on mine upgraded.

[ysei]

Where was I when this thread started?!!!

Nakaka encourage mag mod. Wala lang akong budget kaya stocks parin ang epi ko.   

[prinsipe_ng_sablay]

now, i can't wait to hear that beast 

[marcus_gloom]

Are there any cheaper but decent enough alternatives to RS kits/bumblebee caps? I'm just trying to shorten my "ipon mode" period, he,he.

I searched the internet and found out that the online price of RS kits now are around 6 thousand pesos, wala pang shipping cost yun. Adding the installation fee and other possible pick-ups/hardware replacement, the over-all upgrade price might become too steep.   

[r_chino18]

Are there any cheaper but decent enough alternatives to RS kits/bumblebee caps? I'm just trying to shorten my "ipon mode" period, he,he.

I searched the internet and found out that the online price of RS kits now are around 6 thousand pesos, wala pang shipping cost yun. Adding the installation fee and other possible pick-ups/hardware replacement, the over-all upgrade price might become too steep.   

LP Wiring kits at WDmusic.com (via spankyrigor) are bang for the buck! Complete from CTS pots, vintage cloth wires, braided wires, switchcraft switch, and orange caps.. Will run you around 3,500, iirc.. 

[Gunslinger]

Bakit ngayon ko lang to nakita.. Awesome job especially on the neck.

[marcus_gloom]

Thanks for the info Sir Chino! WD Music website says the item it's out of stock but at least now I know there are some alternatives out there.

Are'nt there any LP wiring upgrade kits available locally? Looks like these aftermarket parts companies always run out of stock. They can't seem to keep up with the volume of Epi's churned out of factories and upgraded by their owner.

[r_chino18]

Thanks for the info Sir Chino! WD Music website says the item it's out of stock but at least now I know there are some alternatives out there.

Are'nt there any LP wiring upgrade kits available locally? Looks like these aftermarket parts companies always run out of stock. They can't seem to keep up with the volume of Epi's churned out of factories and upgraded by their owner.

They are not out of stock. Here are the links. 

http://www.wdmusic.com/les_paul_wiring_kit_short.html (with short shaft pots)

http://www.wdmusic.com/les_paul_wiring_kit_long.html (with long shaft pots)

[marcus_gloom]

Thanks Sir Chino!

[lordpogi]

subscribing! 

[gnarly]

nice!may pag-asa pa ang lp ko.

[jgordonez]

Plan ko rin upgrade yung Epi LP custom ko.
Nakabili na ako ng mga parts pero di ko pa napapa install.

Parts:
1. Jonesy blues Vintage 50's style LP harness w/ CTS 500k pots .022 oil filled caps
2. Switchcraft 3 way Toggle switch and output jack
3. Gotoh TOM bridge (1511-G)
4. Gotoh 510 Bridge & Tailpiece (5738-G)
5. Graph Tech TUSQ XL 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut

Pickups di ko pa alam kung SD Seth Lover o Gibson 57/57+ classics... Baka may info ang naka subok na ng mga pups na ito?   

[stratocaster99]

WOW. a really great read, this is really a must-read for those on planning major mods on their guitars, a very Goodjob for sir nalu :DD
sobrang ganda ng Finished product niyo hehe 

[mikebled]

Nice read indeed. Informative and very encouraging thread. LP LP LP LP LP! 

[caloyness]

Best thread i've read so far..


Pero asan na yung sound clip...di ako makaktulog nito !!      

[MetalX]

Parang na inspire ako mag restore at upgrade ng luma kong LP. Unahin ko pots at toggle switch, sana meron locally available. Pag online orders kasi ang hirap ata makakuha ng parts just from 1 supplier.

Gusto ko rin sana marinig yung tunog nung seth pickup sa Epi LP.

[gnarly]

listening to the audio samples of seth lovers pickups = eargasm.for me this defines or gives justice to les paul guitars!dang gas!

[yekoz]

astig... sound clips naman jan... please...

[gearthird]

wala bang demo tong modded LP mo chief? nag-iintay na ang madalang people to hear this beast 

[kym005]

Mahaba-haba rin tong ni-backread ko ah. Cool. Sayang walang demo ng before and after.

[shoegaze geezer]

nice thread. very informative.

[dreff]

Plan ko rin upgrade yung Epi LP custom ko.
Nakabili na ako ng mga parts pero di ko pa napapa install.

Parts:
1. Jonesy blues Vintage 50's style LP harness w/ CTS 500k pots .022 oil filled caps
2. Switchcraft 3 way Toggle switch and output jack
3. Gotoh TOM bridge (1511-G)
4. Gotoh 510 Bridge & Tailpiece (5738-G)
5. Graph Tech TUSQ XL 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut

Pickups di ko pa alam kung SD Seth Lover o Gibson 57/57+ classics... Baka may info ang naka subok na ng mga pups na ito?   

brod,saan ka nakabili ng Graph Tech TUSQ XL 1/4" Epiphone Slotted Nut? meron kasi ako epi lp ultra,me fret buzz na..tsaka matanong na rin me contact ka ni jon of elegee?wala kasi ng aayos dito samin,btw im fr south cotabato,mindanao..tulong nman mga brod..tia

[dreff]

mga tol,patulong nman sa epi lp ultra ko..me buzz na kasi sa low E fr 10th to 16th fret,wala kasing mabilhan ng bone nut dito o nag aayos ng gitara sa amin,im fr south cotabato,mindanao..need your help mga tol.

[CeL1916]

mga tol,patulong nman sa epi lp ultra ko..me buzz na kasi sa low E fr 10th to 16th fret,wala kasing mabilhan ng bone nut dito o nag aayos ng gitara sa amin,im fr south cotabato,mindanao..need your help mga tol.

Hi bro, ewan ko sa luthier, pero subukan mo umorder sa www.epektos.com ng nut, nagshiship sila..