That has to be the most tedious job on a semi-hollow. Of course in this video the wire management looks so damn pretty that now the bar just got raised. Most of the factory work has loose wiring harnesses, maybe a small ziptie here or there but never seen shirk wrap, its all next level here on this channel. thanks
Lyle: Great to see you when I picked up my Ampeg the other day. Thanks for the hang time and advice and letting me play those fantastic amps and guitars. Cheers!
So inspiring to watch you work; you make it look so easy! I replaced the wiring harness and pickups on my ES-335 and I thought I was going to have an aneurysm!
The only reason I did it was my switch went bad and the luthier I trusted had left town. I came across my cardboard template a month or 2 ago and it took a few minutes to figure out what it was.
You made that look way easier than it is for mere mortals. Really nice work. I still got PTSD when you had all the floss connected to everything and started the install. I've done this 3 times and each time it got harder lol. The last time I decided I would install pickup wire lead extensions from the harness with terminal connections at the ends. Now if I want to swap pickups again I don't have to pull the harness.Honestly wish you'd done this video a year ago as I would have done a few things differently.
Great video! I just put that exact same Fralin pickup combo in a LP Special w/ 50's wiring. I've been really happy with that 5% underwound in the neck.
Several years ago, I sent my ES-355 to the Gibson Repair and Restoration facility in Memphis. Their assignment was to instal ALL the innards with new pieces, as someone had cut to smithereenies, everything that was originally in there in an attempt to make some repairs. After quite a while, the guitar came back and sounded fine ... except when I played any c# notes. Took it to work at a music store and asked everybody if they heard it and they said, "Yep. It's there!" Sent it back to Gibson. Of course they DIDN'T hear it! But they said they would change it all out again anyway. They did and that fixed it. Much respect for those people.
I have a couple ES 390 hollow body Gibsons, and I found the same issue, I determined there was a harness wire up against the body that would vibrate at a specific frequency, I lifted the bridge pickup and wrapped a rubber binder around the pickup lead then pulled it over to the bass side pickup cover screw and ran the screw down, That took care of the rattle
I'm sorry but when you drug out the dental floss I instantly heard Frank Zappa "Montana" in my brain. I know, I need help. ". . . gonna be a dental floss tycoon"
Nice wiring. I worked on my Epi ES-355 but didn't change pickups or anything. I just repaired some bad solders from someone who disconnected and removed the variatone switch. I used paracord and just stripped out a single, center core string to tie around the end of the pots (so it would fit through the hole with string tied on) and for the jack just used whole paracord with a loose knot to pull through the jack once in place. I think I might use a combo of the same thing, but with a short chunk of surgical tube just to keep the string centered, next time.
Did a Washburn semi with centre block a couple of months ago, took 3 attempts! My idea for the jack was to thread the string with a small nut with enough string to pull backward through the f hole once the jack was seated. I was convinced knotting would either come undone or be too tight not to come undone!
I guess it depends on which Epiphone you talk about. Original vintage ones made in the US are definitely good. Of the reissues made by different factories and in other countries throughout the years the quality varies. I have a ‘96 Korean Peerless built and I love the body and neck but I had to replace the electronics. I swapped them way back when; the pickups were hand built and signed by Jason Lollar before he became a celebrity. I had to send him the covers so that he could get the pole spacing right; which is another problem with import reissues.
Why don't 335s have a control cavity plate on the back, kind of like the plate on the back of starts? Replacing controls seems like a totally unnecessary mess.
I just pulled some Seymour Duncan humbucker sized P90s so Phat Cats? Anyway, those are gone from an Epiphone Elitist Japanese made 1963 ES 335 reissue made by the Terada factory in Japan. Waiting on some Lollars, while I play around with an Ovation Viper with that weird 18 volt preamp that has the cocked wah filtering. I have a Preacher that is a passive Viper single cut, but not as much fun. I got my 5 volt 2 amp Triad transformer, so when I get some help I can get that vac-varoorm tubular regulatated PSU working back up at full power (0-600 volts @ 500mA).
Awesome video Lyle! I wired two semi hollow Guitars myself never again too cumbersome for my skill level Quick question: if you have experience with them, what do you think of the Revv D20 lunchbox amp? Thanks and take care!
Unless this is one of those USA casinos, The original pickup Poles were not 50 mm apart... I'm assuming the Fralins are 50 mm, So the strings won't sit quite in the center of the pole pieces... Is that a problem?
Good work and tips. That ratchet is WAY too big for guitar work. Get some nut drivers. You never need more torque than that and they give you a feel for what you’re applying the the ratchet can’t.
So what you’re saying is if you buy a hollow body guitar, make sure you like the pickups first… 😂😂😂 those fralins sound great though! 🍻
Just stick with the Telecaster
Who here is in favor of an access cover on the back like an ES335...?😉👍
Thanks Lyle...Your patience is definitely admired😎👍👍
Siunds great😃👍👍
That has to be the most tedious job on a semi-hollow. Of course in this video the wire management looks so damn pretty that now the bar just got raised. Most of the factory work has loose wiring harnesses, maybe a small ziptie here or there but never seen shirk wrap, its all next level here on this channel. thanks
The difference between a one off and mass production.
Yeah, I almost want to pull the wiring back out of my Epiphone ES-355 just to make the wiring look nicer. Almost. ;)
Lyle: Great to see you when I picked up my Ampeg the other day. Thanks for the hang time and advice and letting me play those fantastic amps and guitars. Cheers!
I’ve experienced only gratifying results purchasing and using Lindy’s pickups over many years. Great person, great company, great products.
So inspiring to watch you work; you make it look so easy! I replaced the wiring harness and pickups on my ES-335 and I thought I was going to have an aneurysm!
Every time I think about upgrading the pick ups on my hollow body, I then remember the process and decide, no it sounds good the way it is.
The only reason I did it was my switch went bad and the luthier I trusted had left town. I came across my cardboard template a month or 2 ago and it took a few minutes to figure out what it was.
You made that look way easier than it is for mere mortals. Really nice work. I still got PTSD when you had all the floss connected to everything and started the install. I've done this 3 times and each time it got harder lol. The last time I decided I would install pickup wire lead extensions from the harness with terminal connections at the ends. Now if I want to swap pickups again I don't have to pull the harness.Honestly wish you'd done this video a year ago as I would have done a few things differently.
Great video! I just put that exact same Fralin pickup combo in a LP Special w/ 50's wiring. I've been really happy with that 5% underwound in the neck.
Nice work! I live a short walk from Fralin - need to visit one day and get some pickups!
Several years ago, I sent my ES-355 to the Gibson Repair and Restoration facility in Memphis. Their assignment was to instal ALL the innards with new pieces, as someone had cut to smithereenies, everything that was originally in there in an attempt to make some repairs. After quite a while, the guitar came back and sounded fine ... except when I played any c# notes. Took it to work at a music store and asked everybody if they heard it and they said, "Yep. It's there!" Sent it back to Gibson. Of course they DIDN'T hear it! But they said they would change it all out again anyway. They did and that fixed it. Much respect for those people.
I have a couple ES 390 hollow body Gibsons, and I found the same issue, I determined there was a harness wire up against the body that would vibrate at a specific frequency, I lifted the bridge pickup and wrapped a rubber binder around the pickup lead then pulled it over to the bass side pickup cover screw and ran the screw down, That took care of the rattle
Nice work! Sooooo much easier without a center block!!
My EB2D has a center block. All controls had to come out of the lower F hole. What a PITA!
One of my local guitar sales and techs simply says NO to semi wiring, reckons his life is easier that way… can’t disagree !!
Great vid.
I really like the floss going through the jack hole. I don't think I would have though of that...
Exactly why I've put off replacing a noisy switch on my Sheraton. I'll be back; when i build up the nerve!
I'm sorry but when you drug out the dental floss I instantly heard Frank Zappa "Montana" in my brain. I know, I need help. ". . . gonna be a dental floss tycoon"
Lovin' those wipes! Subtle shades of Kurosawa! Shit's gettin' classy around here!
You can use flexible aquarium airline tubing to feed through the holes and slip over the pot shafts.
Nice work Sir. Thank you for sharing these tips.
Nice wiring. I worked on my Epi ES-355 but didn't change pickups or anything. I just repaired some bad solders from someone who disconnected and removed the variatone switch. I used paracord and just stripped out a single, center core string to tie around the end of the pots (so it would fit through the hole with string tied on) and for the jack just used whole paracord with a loose knot to pull through the jack once in place. I think I might use a combo of the same thing, but with a short chunk of surgical tube just to keep the string centered, next time.
Hi Lyle, great video again. Thank you for sharing your work. What temperature is the soldering iron at when you do the ground work on the pots?
Thanks! 700F.
I used floss thru the F hole on my Ibanez AS73L (with center block) at least 3 times. It just never gets easier!
Did a Washburn semi with centre block a couple of months ago, took 3 attempts! My idea for the jack was to thread the string with a small nut with enough string to pull backward through the f hole once the jack was seated. I was convinced knotting would either come undone or be too tight not to come undone!
I’ve done nuts and screws that drop back out for jacks before.
A lot of people get Casino pickups replaced. For me, Epiphone 'P90s' are part of the Casino magic. They're great.
I guess it depends on which Epiphone you talk about. Original vintage ones made in the US are definitely good. Of the reissues made by different factories and in other countries throughout the years the quality varies. I have a ‘96 Korean Peerless built and I love the body and neck but I had to replace the electronics. I swapped them way back when; the pickups were hand built and signed by Jason Lollar before he became a celebrity. I had to send him the covers so that he could get the pole spacing right; which is another problem with import reissues.
The stock pickups sounded like ass.
The originals were Gibson P-90s.
@@PsionicAudio🤣🤣🤣 probably smelled like it too
I wonder how the Gibson p90 compares to Fralin? I have a 330 and a 390 and they seem a bit dark sounding….
I love your attention to detail Lyle
Why don't 335s have a control cavity plate on the back, kind of like the plate on the back of starts? Replacing controls seems like a totally unnecessary mess.
I just pulled some Seymour Duncan humbucker sized P90s so Phat Cats? Anyway, those are gone from an Epiphone Elitist Japanese made 1963 ES 335 reissue made by the Terada factory in Japan. Waiting on some Lollars, while I play around with an Ovation Viper with that weird 18 volt preamp that has the cocked wah filtering. I have a Preacher that is a passive Viper single cut, but not as much fun. I got my 5 volt 2 amp Triad transformer, so when I get some help I can get that vac-varoorm tubular regulatated PSU working back up at full power (0-600 volts @ 500mA).
Awesome video Lyle! I wired two semi hollow Guitars myself never again too cumbersome for my skill level Quick question: if you have experience with them, what do you think of the Revv D20 lunchbox amp? Thanks and take care!
Unless this is one of those USA casinos, The original pickup Poles were not 50 mm apart... I'm assuming the Fralins are 50 mm, So the strings won't sit quite in the center of the pole pieces... Is that a problem?
I put on a US spec bridge. See the other Casino videos.
Amazing well done sir .great video 👌👍
Good strategies here.
This is a piss in bucket compared to a thin hollow PRS with three circuit boards attatched as well.
Bet that thing would sound great with some 12 or 13 flatwounds!
it honestly still amazes me these guitars are mass produced this way and they haven't just started cutting a hole in the back
Like the ES-333 has? I want to cut holes in mine!
It probably takes just a few minutes on the production line
Flossing, flossing, flossing...
Followed by nail polishing, nail polishing nail polishing...
Based all the work you’ve done the that guitar wouldn’t have better to buy a different one 😂
I’ve got about $670 in it. Including the guitar. So, no.
The semi-hollow I have my eye on has a back plate, thank goodness
NYXL 10-46. The breakfast of champions! 👍
Now even me and my monkey can upgrade an import casino! Are you gonna take the finish off next? Thanks!
Nah, I always preferred the sunburst. Revolver forever!
Good work and tips.
That ratchet is WAY too big for guitar work. Get some nut drivers. You never need more torque than that and they give you a feel for what you’re applying the the ratchet can’t.
I mostly do amp work, but I can choke up for lower torque.
Now that you've got it all back in the guitar ... I'd really like the pickups to be out-of-phase in the middle switch position ... Sorry.
......"okay I've tried them out of phase and don't like it. Can you put it back?"
That con be done just by lifting one pickup, flip the coil and rotate the magnets,
Raisin' my lonely dental floss!
Just me and the pygmy pony!
Nail biter!
Except for me and my Monkey.