I have a 1966 ES 335 that someone at sometime had taken the Varitone out and plugged the hole. I am looking for someone that could restore the Varitone circuit. I live in S.E. Michigan but would consider a couple hour drive (I'd hate to ship the guitar). Any suggestions?
1966 ES 335 - Looking for someone to restore Varitone
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Tom Wittrock
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A 1966 ES-335 with a Varitone?
Was that a custom order original, or a modified guitar? :hmm
Was that a custom order original, or a modified guitar? :hmm
It looks like it is an original but I've only owned it 10 years or so. May have been a custom order. Here's the only pic I have of it - I'll try to take better pic tomorrow. It's on the right.
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The plugged hole looks too small for a previous Varitone pot installation. My guess is that it is a previous mini coil tap switch repair.
That's how it looks on my screen.
This is how my very early '65 looks without Varitone and pots so it appears that the hole for the Varitone is as large as the volume/tone pots
That's how it looks on my screen.
This is how my very early '65 looks without Varitone and pots so it appears that the hole for the Varitone is as large as the volume/tone pots
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Not only it is too small, but it is not in the right place.
The plugged hole looks too small for a previous Varitone pot installation. My guess is that it is a previous mini coil tap switch repair.
That's how it looks on my screen.
This is how my very early '65 looks without Varitone and pots so it appears that the hole for the Varitone is as large as the volume/tone pots
Thanks for the info and the pic - I believe you are right.
Agreed - thanks!
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If the center block isn't hacked out by the bridge pickup, then there never was a Varitone.