What is the Emerson Custom Prewired Kit for Les Paul - Long Shaft?

This kit is a complete, pre-assembled wiring harness designed to upgrade the electronics in your Gibson Les Paul. It replaces your guitar's existing pots, capacitors, and output jack with high-quality Emerson Custom components, known for their superior tone and reliability. It's a passive system, meaning it doesn't require a battery, and is ready for you to solder in your pickups.

Why does this kit specify "Long Shaft" potentiometers?

The "Long Shaft" designation refers to the length of the potentiometer's threaded bushing. Many Gibson Les Paul models, especially those made after the mid-1970s or with carved tops, require long shaft pots to properly extend through the thicker body wood. This ensures a secure fit and correct knob height, providing optimal performance and feel.

What kind of sonic improvements can I expect from this kit?

Upgrading to Emerson Custom electronics can significantly enhance your Les Paul's tone. This kit features unique '50s-style wiring, which provides a stronger and tighter tone, a smoother-feeling Volume pot with less treble loss when rolling down the volume, and interactive Volume and Tone controls. You'll experience increased clarity, better dynamic response, and a more usable taper across your controls, allowing more of your guitar's natural voice to shine through.

Is this kit difficult to install, and what tools will I need?

Installing this prewired kit requires basic soldering skills and tools like a soldering iron, solder, wire cutters, and a screwdriver. While the harness is pre-assembled, you'll need to solder your pickups and output jack connections. If you're not comfortable with soldering, a Sweetwater Sales Engineer can offer advice, or you might consider professional installation.

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Emerson Custom Prewired Kit for Gibson Les Paul - Long Shaft

Name: Prewired Kit for Gibson Les Paul - Long Shaft
Brand: Emerson Custom
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Prewired Kit with 4 Emerson Pro Long-shaft 500K Pots, Output Jack, and Emerson Bumblebee Capacitor

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Emerson Custom Prewired Kit for Gibson Les Paul - Long Shaft

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