guitplayer
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The only thing I don't like about my stock '74 Standard is the way the pickups darken up when you pull back on the volumes. I assume it was factory-wired with the "modern" scheme and with the wrong ohmage pots, but haven't really researched it. Since it is dead stock, I've worried that rewiring it would lower the value of the guitar.
Bob
The only thing I don't like about my stock '74 Standard is the way the pickups darken up when you pull back on the volumes. I assume it was factory-wired with the "modern" scheme and with the wrong ohmage pots, but haven't really researched it. Since it is dead stock, I've worried that rewiring it would lower the value of the guitar.
Bob
Got the 700 code for those pots? They "may" still be 500k audio taper..you can reference the pot codes here:http://www.vintageguitarandbass.com/gibson/potentiometer/by_guitar/Les_Paul_Deluxe
No historic hate from me! I've owned a couple, and they were nice..but not keepers..
I was waiting for the Norlin haters to say something LOL.:##
I hear that, Kris!!! I have always liked the Les Pauls from ALL eras, but like Guitplayer said it's what we had and I never had a performance issue with them. My faves are the early 70's Kalamazo pancakes. I like late 70's Standards and Customs. 80's Lesters are real nice and the last Norlins are pretty damn nice.
I can't see the wisdom in knocking any, as they all are well made tone machines. There is just enough variety and spice that anyone should be able to find a personal favorite.
I just don't limit my choices. My hands and ears have told me how good they all are.
Since it is dead stock, I've worried that rewiring it would lower the value of the guitar.
Love the Norlins and the Historics... I wouldn't want to be without either... Nice guitar :dude: