DIY Les Paul Wiring - Vintage versus Modern

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  • @mimtirona9622
    @mimtirona9622 6 років тому +18

    The best video, no abracadabra, no crap, no comedy. Brilliant, thank you!

  • @jklep523
    @jklep523 7 місяців тому +4

    10 yrs on and still best on YT. You helped yet one more knuckle-dragger understand the why and the how. Thank you.

  • @jharrington1222
    @jharrington1222 8 років тому +33

    That's the simplest, clearest explanation I've seen anywhere! Thank you for that.

  • @magictonyify
    @magictonyify 9 років тому +24

    Best tutorial on the internet period.well thought out easy to understand.you just saved me a lot of money and took the frustration out of understanding something I have allways wanted to do myself.thanks a zillion

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  9 років тому +2

      Thanks - I appreciate it. Glad people are finding these videos helpful.

  • @johnmanning6572
    @johnmanning6572 3 роки тому +10

    That was the best explanation I've seen on the subject. Thanks.

  • @canyonadvisors6449
    @canyonadvisors6449 3 роки тому +8

    THANK YOU! This is by FAR the best, clearest demo of how this is to be one. You've just saved me hours of time and hunting. Appreciate it! -Jeff

  • @100chuckjones
    @100chuckjones 9 років тому +37

    cant believe im the only person to comment on this video, its outstanding.
    very helpful. thanks again.

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  9 років тому

      chuck jones I appreciate it, Chuck. I'm glad you found it helpful.

    • @lennyluzitano8920
      @lennyluzitano8920 4 роки тому +2

      Four years has gone by since your coment..... well well time goes on..... THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO EVER...... THANK YOU "SIR"....

  • @AmpsforBuddha
    @AmpsforBuddha 8 років тому +7

    I recently (last night, ha!) replaced the guts on my '95 SG with stew mac's premium SG wiring kit and I ended with so many problems. The volumes didn't turn down to zero and the tone knobs were working in reverse. I found your video here and it saved the day. I was so frustrated, so I retraced my steps and then followed your directions. Very poignant and concise. So I say, Thank you! Keep up the good work.
    …And I subscribed. Thank you again!

  • @mikewilkinson694
    @mikewilkinson694 3 роки тому +3

    I'm late to the party but I wanted to say that you are a legend sir! Thanks for an amazing explanation. I was sitting her confounded by two different schematics and you gave me the path to complete this project lol. Thanks!

  • @vincentgrippi9524
    @vincentgrippi9524 3 роки тому +4

    Working on my first kit build and finally made it to the wiring stage , best video out there I have found , very easy to follow , great diagrams

  • @adambowen9120
    @adambowen9120 3 роки тому

    This is a clear and simple way to explain a process that could turn into a serious issue

  • @WalterStoermer
    @WalterStoermer 2 місяці тому

    I have wired guitars for years, and this is the best video I have seen on this subject. I learned a few things.

  • @flyinsaucerprod
    @flyinsaucerprod 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thank you so much!
    I bought new humbuckers off amazon for 16 bucks and a new wiring kit for 56. Never worked w soldering or anything before.
    Threw this video on and Boom!
    This guitar sounds INSANE!
    Went w the 50s tone and im in love! No hum whatsoever and sounds angelic. Thank you very much for this tutorial!

  • @kennethli260
    @kennethli260 7 років тому

    Just rewired my les Paul to your diagram, now it sounds brighter and cleaner, just the way I want it to sound. Thank you man!

  • @pipercub45
    @pipercub45 2 роки тому

    Echoing the comments. By far the best explanation of a wiring diagram. Other tutorials always had something not clear. From a person who is a lousy solderer thank you, thank you!

  • @robertallen3631
    @robertallen3631 4 роки тому

    I had a guy rewire a les Paul that was gutted out with some 490 pickups off an SG Special but he used a poor quality 3-way switch and broke the neck pickup tab in the bargain. It didn't fully break until later but since I never liked the way it sounded it sat in the case in need of the repair until I found this truly fantastic explanation that put me to exploring the wiring he did. He had wired it modern style so I figured since I had to do so much rewiring anyway I'd try the classic style out. HUGE, POSITIVE, difference. Thanks for all your hard work making this video.

  • @jameslatimer774
    @jameslatimer774 8 років тому +1

    Don, I just want to let u know how informative your video's are. And I want to thank U for taking time to put together the audio to the diagram video in the best way possible. It's been immensely helpful. Thanks again!

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  8 років тому

      +James Latimer I appreciate that. I'm glad the videos are helping or at least proving entertaining for people. Don

  • @andymiller1803
    @andymiller1803 6 років тому

    Finally, a guide that explains what's going on, and why. This should be the first result on UA-cam for LP wiring. Thanks!

  • @IAmSaintBlue
    @IAmSaintBlue 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for making this excellent video. You have made it so easy and clear. I was getting confused by all the complicated layouts and videos but yours is easy to understand. Thank you!

  • @lostalumni05
    @lostalumni05 8 років тому +1

    An outstandingly clear set of instructions, with great summaries. You have a great voice for presentation and fantastic elocution. Professional and up there with those sites that charge for learning. Thanks so much.

  • @StealthParrot
    @StealthParrot Рік тому

    Video is 9 years old but still brilliant and easy to understand!

  • @raymondcurtis6289
    @raymondcurtis6289 8 років тому

    Best and most clearly laid out video here. I fixed a Yamaha SBG500 with a Les Paul wiring rig and used this video to clean up the kinks in the wiring. The guitar sounds like it did when I bought it more years ago than I care to name. Thanks again for the great instructions.

  • @scottpam
    @scottpam 7 років тому +1

    Thank you for the tutorial. I get guitars and they are usually a disaster and I have wanted to learn how to get them fixed. And you did not go "on and on", you provided an excellent learning experience.

  • @timmygeem398
    @timmygeem398 5 років тому +1

    Thank you. I just wiored an Epiphone Les Paul with 50s/Vintage style and I love it love it love it... no more muddy Les paul... I'm also using push/pulls for coil split on the volumes, and I have a bah-zillion percent better tone options... Your video inspired me to try the 50s wiring... never going back to "Modern" wiring...

  • @jcoo71
    @jcoo71 8 років тому

    I have been looking at diagrams of wiring for weeks now off and on and I believe I have turned the project into a NASA space mission. Not to dumb down this process in anyway, but my gosh its so clear now. I don't know if its cuz i slept at a holiday inn express last night or watched this video, as i can wire this Gibson flying V with confidence now.
    Thank you so much!!

  • @ppgwhereeverett4412
    @ppgwhereeverett4412 9 місяців тому

    THIS VIDEO goes to and STAYS in my files !! THIS is the BEST video on how to do this operation . EXCELLENT !!

  • @ransombaggins9301
    @ransombaggins9301 4 роки тому +2

    This was AMAZING! I’m trying to put new humbuckers in a single cut PRS body (nothing in it currently) with two volumes and two tones. I think this will finally get me there. Thank you so much!

  • @supersugg22
    @supersugg22 4 роки тому +9

    Don could make a video of how to preform brain surgery and everyone could do it! You have opened my mind. Best on youtube

    • @markymark560
      @markymark560 3 роки тому

      Brain surgery is hardly going to be more difficult than this.

  • @washit1st
    @washit1st 2 роки тому

    Agree with others ...visual and audio explanations are the BEST I have found. Thank you kind sir !!

  • @chasecwood59
    @chasecwood59 7 років тому

    This was so concise and clear...... I've literalliy been watching wiring videos for weeks. This was the best of any video I've seen.

  • @jimihendrix1575
    @jimihendrix1575 2 роки тому

    Far and away the BEST wiring guide on UA-cam. Thank you VERY much!

  • @csharpminorseven
    @csharpminorseven 6 років тому +4

    Fantastic! Clear, precise, really informative and very useful - thank you very much!

  • @rpman4787
    @rpman4787 8 років тому +2

    Dood, you rock! I did the vintage wiring in my 339, and did the Gilmour switch in my strat build with your help. I can't thank you enough!

  • @sweetmercy6987
    @sweetmercy6987 4 роки тому

    Wiring up my Les paul and this is the number one video that explains it. Thank you sir! Def. Going with vintage wiring. Just waiting on my pots switch and jack now!

  • @genestasi59
    @genestasi59 10 років тому +5

    Gibson Les Paul Signature T......Took your advise and did the 50's tone wiring mod.
    (using orange drops) The difference is night and day.Gibson had the caps soldered directly to ground lug #2 on the tone Pots. I was really bummed out how lifeless the guitar was whenever I started to turn down, even a little. Now the Paul is amazing. holds 90/95% of the treble. Overall the mod improved the tone and punch at all volume levels....Actually improved the clean sound as well..Much more use-able on low volume chords and stuff. I guess it sounds like,how I remember a Less Paul should sound using classic 57 and 57+ pups.. Thanks Guy's. .

    • @monovladd4392
      @monovladd4392 6 років тому

      Hello Gene. So, did you have a modern style wiring and changed it to 50s style? 🤔

    • @rolocordova5318
      @rolocordova5318 5 років тому

      Friend that means that gave better results to the tone of wiring (50) or modern (60). I installed the slash alinic 2 pads in my gibson les paul standard of 1980 days ago, but I notice that the guitar sounds without treble, its tone is not so bright and it produces me earth. Use the wiring diagram (50)

  • @gerardcousineau3200
    @gerardcousineau3200 10 років тому

    It strange how a different wiring can give you a vintage sound !
    Thank you Breja !

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  10 років тому +1

      Yep - sometimes the most effective things are also the simplest things.
      Thanks for watching.

    • @gerardcousineau3200
      @gerardcousineau3200 10 років тому

      You're tutorial is very good Breja ! :)
      I'm waiting for humbuckers with 4 wires I would wire it with you're jimmy page lespaul tutorial ! :D

  • @natrick
    @natrick Рік тому

    Thanks to this video, I did a wiring swap by myself after playing guitar for 25 years 😂. No more taking an LP to my tech to do these jobs!

  • @yarellopez
    @yarellopez 2 роки тому

    Thanks to you now I got a new fresh guitar sound, I bought a Les Paul Modern Graphite Top 2021, as a beginner I was ok with the sound but then so many different ways and pulls, and pushes just to get a simple tone was driving me crazy, so base on this tutorial a was able to swap all the electronics from a modern to a vintage sound with bumblebee capacitor, I got this awesome harness kit from creamtone, really amazing harness, but I had to do some modification because I really like the Modern capacitor wiring, also I got the Slash Alnico 2 Pro and I'm speechless, beyond satisfied with this combination, and this video, Thank You, bro!! 🤟🤟🤘🤘

  • @brghtwht
    @brghtwht 10 років тому

    Great and helpful video. Re built my epi les paul today with duncans and new gibson electronics. Wired it all up with good quality heavy gauge wire. 500k Gibson pots, 22f ceramic caps, and the vintage mod. Sounds incredible! Thanks so much.

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  10 років тому

      Great Jeff... I'm glad it helped you out.

  • @forceofchaos1
    @forceofchaos1 6 років тому

    Awesome instructional video!! No waste of time with jokes or advertisements, just straight to the point!!!

  • @tidy20groo
    @tidy20groo 4 роки тому

    You just made les Paul electronics look so simple, great video with clear examples to follow.

  • @anthonydavis9662
    @anthonydavis9662 5 років тому

    I hope you win a million dollars in the lottery!! This is an EXCELLENT video, and EXACTLY what I needed!! All these books and diagrams are so confusing--this is perfect. THANK YOU!!!!

  • @leeforrester466
    @leeforrester466 Рік тому

    Thanks for posting really helped out 9 years later Cheers!!

  • @fencedmusic113
    @fencedmusic113 6 років тому

    Seriously helped me out with my first rewiring project on my sons les Paul custom. Thanks for the easy to understand walk through.

  • @eddiebaby22
    @eddiebaby22 8 років тому

    If its accurate and I have no reason to believe its not (but I know nothing), this is an outstanding video. Extremely easy to follow and very clear. You cant ask for more than this. Superb instruction video thanks for sharing, it's even easy for a layman to understand and that's when you know its good.

  • @JL-sn1ee
    @JL-sn1ee 7 років тому

    Thank you so much for this, it's been so hard to find simple compiled information that goes through it thorougly but straight to the point, have had to wade through so much crap to find this awesome video.

  • @mpaz48mo
    @mpaz48mo 8 років тому

    Great instruction. I have an old gold top ( 70's), plugged it in for the first time in 30 years and zowie, major noise. After watching your video I'm very sure I can rewire the old girl and get her screaming ang moaning like in the past. Thank you, Michael.

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  8 років тому

      +Michael P If not - just get rid of her by giving her to me. :) The 70s were odd years for wiring so you might have something interesting in there. It's up to you if you want to keep it stock as it is (just fixed) or if you want to rewire. If you want to fix it with the wiring as is and need help, take some good pics and email me at BrejaToneWorks@gmail.com and I'll see if I can notice what might be wrong. Don

    • @mpaz48mo
      @mpaz48mo 8 років тому

      Don, thanks so much for replying. I figured out what was wrong, the bridge ground wire was not hooked up properly. It works pretty darn good now. Being so familiar with the lighter weight Strat, this baby took a little while to get used to, and what I love is how one can actually Feel the string vibrations from the body, unlike the Strat. Sustain is way better too. Thanks again buddy.

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  8 років тому

      +Michael P Now you just need to go out and get a Tele, SG, ES-335, Rickenbacker 330, and others. DON'T STOP AT JUST 2!!!!!!

    • @mpaz48mo
      @mpaz48mo 8 років тому

      Haha, I do have the tendency to do exactly that, though on a cheaper scale. I have 5 guitars total, and a uke. Can't forget the uke.

  • @jasoncartwright586
    @jasoncartwright586 Рік тому

    Thanks for taking the time to post this tutorial. Very clear and helpful explanation - just what I was looking for (and not easily finding!!). Most appreciated :)

  • @waynedeadder664
    @waynedeadder664 5 років тому

    Hands down the best video on this wiring I've seen. I've watched hundreds

  • @hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada
    @hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada Місяць тому

    I’ve done all 3 of my SGs in the 50’s fashion, just picked up a Les Paul and will be rewiring it 50’s style as well with the Emerson bumblebee caps.

  • @liquidlinoleum69420
    @liquidlinoleum69420 5 років тому

    Thank you for this...building my own guitar in woodshop, completely clueless when it comes to electronics, this will help

  • @cyanada
    @cyanada 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you SO much for this video! Got my LP re-wired and working on the first try. Watched a handful of other videos and they all left a few questions unanswered. This was complete and succinct.

  • @ChrisDeJuanMusic
    @ChrisDeJuanMusic 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much!!! I need to go through the wiring on my Less Paul Studio as it started making like a disorted sound... so was thinking of unsoldering everything, giving it a good clean and putting it all back together again... and this video is gonna really help me to get on with it! Thanks again! :)

  • @nashvilledaveb
    @nashvilledaveb 4 роки тому

    Thanks for taking the time to do this, which I'm sure is substantial..... you job well done!

  • @Enverhowedrjones
    @Enverhowedrjones 7 років тому

    wow... most concise explanation of the "vintage" vs "modern" wiring schemes I've been reading so many forums and tutorials and this still cleared things up. I have a dumb question and I don't think it would make much of a difference in the guitar circuit but isn't joining the string ground to the closest volume pot creating a ground loop, it should go to the further one so the ground signal only has one path to ground. I think that your instructions kept to the typical wiring as to not confuse anyone, so my question is purely for advancing my knowledge by double checking newly learnt principals.

  • @lukespread
    @lukespread 6 місяців тому

    Hey Don, I don't know where you are or what happened to you but I want to thank you for this channel and leaving it up. Way too handy.

  • @Rickholly74
    @Rickholly74 6 років тому

    Excellent. No BS or over explaining, just right to the how to. Thanks.

  • @RobertMurphy-wm3ge
    @RobertMurphy-wm3ge Рік тому

    Thanks for this.
    I always wondered what the difference was.

  • @sbrave
    @sbrave 10 років тому

    My Epiphone was also wired with the cap to the tone pot only, but also had a wire jumped from the volume to tone. Your video makes a lot more sense and easier to put together. The less soldering, the better : )

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  10 років тому

      Depending on the year of your Epi, some of the original wiring is different.

    • @sbrave
      @sbrave 10 років тому

      Breja ToneWorks Thanks. I'm going to try your wiring tomorrow and see how it goes. Wonder why Epi didn't just copy Gibson's wiring style?

    • @sbrave
      @sbrave 10 років тому

      sbrave 100% success!! Sounds great and wasn't so hard to follow, especially with new parts. THANK YOU!! I did the modern wiring.

  • @fredzep01
    @fredzep01 3 місяці тому

    Thank you, clear and precise instructions, is just what the doctor ordered....

  • @nohandleforme....
    @nohandleforme.... 4 роки тому

    Great video. Everything is clearly shown, clearly explained, and easy to understand. Thanks for the help.

  • @FPHLM
    @FPHLM 7 років тому

    Thanks so much ! I did the 50'S style to my 335 it is "Nickel" Very easy to understand great video !

  • @TMoody
    @TMoody 6 років тому

    This just might be the best video on UA-cam concerning this subject, thank you!!

  • @EltoV
    @EltoV 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for this video man! I wish I had seen it earlier after spending hours of analyzing different schematics… But this explanation is christal clear! I know that there are a few other options but I'll start with the ones you suggested. After that I'll let my ears do the work.
    Hold my beer while I warm up my soldering iron…
    Cheers!

  • @TempleOfFive
    @TempleOfFive 8 років тому +1

    Great video, thanks. I think I just figured out how I messed up the wiring on a guitar i'm building thanks to it.

  • @ghostwolff1
    @ghostwolff1 7 років тому

    Thank you for video I just rewired my legs Paul first time ever but with your video she now sounds great

  • @BrejaToneWorks
    @BrejaToneWorks  11 років тому +1

    Glad you liked the video. I've tried both and for me the Vintage works best but I don't think you can go wrong either way. Best of luck.

  • @danaharris503
    @danaharris503 8 років тому

    Thanks for posting this video, your explanation and diagrams make perfect sense.

  • @mickaelbarbeau1117
    @mickaelbarbeau1117 6 років тому

    Thank you for that video. I've re-wired my SG with 50's method. It works f***ing well!

  • @DragonGuitar171
    @DragonGuitar171 2 роки тому

    Definitely trying This at one point of This week on My les paul. Definitely always want a Classic Tone rather than modern!

  • @yhtraccm52
    @yhtraccm52 9 років тому

    Thanks, simple explanation and diagrams. Good work!

  • @thetruthinhim8862
    @thetruthinhim8862 7 років тому

    This is perfect in explaining 50s vs modern wiring on LPs. I added this to my favorites so I can come back to it. This video also clarified the dilemma of which wiring to go with on my LPs. I'm gonna go with 50's wiring. Thanks again! = )

  • @cristianrubi6924
    @cristianrubi6924 3 роки тому

    Thank you for this, I'm currently designing a solder less pcb harness for my LP and this was immensely useful never having done this before.

  • @rokdog97
    @rokdog97 7 років тому

    Great video Thanks for taking the time to show us all!

  • @OneScenePodcast
    @OneScenePodcast 4 роки тому

    Thank you for the simple and clear instructions and explanation !

  • @vettster89
    @vettster89 11 років тому

    Thanks for the instruction! It truly made my headache go away. With not wanting to keep soldering joints to achieve what I'm looking for I was able to with only minimal soldering get it right fairly painlessly. Nice job on 50's - Modern wiring.
    Vettster.

  • @jeremygardner3193
    @jeremygardner3193 2 роки тому

    This is exactly the explanation and diagram that I needed. Thank you!

  • @FuzzyJohn
    @FuzzyJohn 4 роки тому +4

    On both wiring types when you have the selector switch in the middle each volume pot will affect both pickups. In my guitars I swap the lug 2 and 3 wires on each volume pot and then connect the capacitor to either lug 2 for "standard" or to lug 3 for "modern". Now each volume pot will only affect the pickup connected to it.

  • @DaveViner
    @DaveViner 9 років тому

    Another excellent video, as usual. Never thought of using a bit of a guitar string as a ground wire for the lug! Much more cost effective than using a bit of cloth wire everytime!

    • @BrejaToneWorks
      @BrejaToneWorks  9 років тому +2

      +Dave Viner My wife calls me cheap but I tend to think of myself as practical. :) The other nice thing about using something like the guitar string is that you can bend other grounding wires into a hook and easily hook them to it and solder them with no super huge pile of solder on the pot.

    • @DaveViner
      @DaveViner 9 років тому

      +Breja ToneWorks Very practical indeed!
      That is a great idea, I'll try that next time I'm wiring up a guitar!

  • @curtolmscheid163
    @curtolmscheid163 5 років тому

    this is exactly what I was looking for. Too bad I only found AFTER I spent 4 hours trying to figure this out last night. Thank for a very straight forward video.

  • @sduke39
    @sduke39 9 років тому

    Thanks for this. Excellent job explaining and the diagrams are great!

  • @WimBlock
    @WimBlock 4 роки тому

    Good explaining, helpful layout, very effective. Thank you!

  • @paulp3790
    @paulp3790 6 років тому

    Brilliant! Very informative, well presented and thought-out. Thank you so much.

  • @ALong-fo5so
    @ALong-fo5so 5 років тому

    Thank you I've learned a lot about the wiring of a les Paul.

  • @gregdavis9376
    @gregdavis9376 9 років тому

    Completely understand and i did give it a thumbs up as it was the best out there!! All I was saying was if you swap the yellow and black at the switch, you are golden as most would use a Switchcraft toggle anyways. Anyways, GREAT UA-cam and and thank you for your works and sharing!! Best Regards, Greg

  • @sodiumix
    @sodiumix 6 років тому

    really useful video, exactly what I was looking for after weeks. Thanks!

  • @jeremiahwilson1781
    @jeremiahwilson1781 6 років тому

    I hardly used my les pauls tone controls for years. So recently I decided to bypass the wiring to them all together. Huge difference in sound. The pickups arw much more clear and punchy. Less muddy.

  • @iblesbosuok
    @iblesbosuok 2 роки тому

    Great crystal clear explanation! Hats off, hands down.

  • @JoseLuis-ex8ov
    @JoseLuis-ex8ov 3 роки тому

    Fantastic !!, the best explained and in a simple way.
    Thanks

  • @Rich3884
    @Rich3884 8 років тому +3

    Good explanation for both types of wiring, I think I'm going to go with the vintage setup, thanks.

  • @bernieheveron1929
    @bernieheveron1929 8 місяців тому

    This video is so incredibly helpful! Thank you!

  • @randuxy
    @randuxy 5 років тому

    Great video, Love the diagrams with the explanation. Thanks for sharing this info.

  • @michaelstephen9093
    @michaelstephen9093 4 роки тому

    Excellent video. Very clearly explained. Great teaching.

  • @dwarfyh32
    @dwarfyh32 9 місяців тому

    Best explanation I have found. Thanks

  • @CincyHashhole
    @CincyHashhole 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video helped me wire 3 les Paul’s now

  • @CRUNCHCOLE
    @CRUNCHCOLE 9 років тому

    Great video and great info on tone control wiring. You would get less 60 cycle hum with shielded wires to the switch and output jack and shielding on the control cavity

  • @goodboyringo9716
    @goodboyringo9716 5 років тому

    All your wiring videos are great , thanks!

  • @MichaelScottGuitar
    @MichaelScottGuitar 4 роки тому

    Thanks, just what we all need in under 7 mins. Awesome!

  • @BrejaToneWorks
    @BrejaToneWorks  11 років тому +2

    Glad you enjoyed the video and that it helped.
    Best of luck

  • @Owenjamesp84
    @Owenjamesp84 9 років тому

    Awesome video. I'm definitely going to avoid soldering the lugs straight off to the pot ground. Your tip on using a bit of guitar string or wire is great. I will be trying vintage and then modern to see which i prefer. Good one!