Les Paul® Modular Wiring Harness Kits
Due to the location of the 3-way toggle switch, wiring up a Les Paul is a two-part process where the wiring from the toggle switch is routed through a channel in the body that runs diagonally from the toggle switch, behind the pickups to the control cavity where it is then connected to the Volume pots and output jack. This typically involves having to make a half dozen additional solder joints in the control cavity which can often be a showstopper for those considering upgrading their wiring.
Taking a queue from the Gibson QuickConnect system, we’ve added the same 5-pin connector to the toggle switch assembly (we’re calling it the “Prewired Toggle Switch Module”) which mates to a corresponding custom 5-pin wiring assembly in the control cavity that is handwired directly to the Volume pots, output jack and common ground (the “Control Cavity Module”). One slim, discrete connector is all it takes now to connect and complete the circuit between the toggle switch and all of the components in your control cavity! Simply wire up your pickups and you’re all set!
Modular Les Paul wiring harness kits are available in standard CTS short shaft (3/8” SAE & M8 Metric pots) and push/pull wiring & long shaft configurations (SAE only).
Les Paul Standard CTS Control cavity Module
Les Paul standard CTS wiring harness made with CTS 500K short-shaft Volume and Tone pots, Orange Drop .022uf tone capacitors, Switchcraft output jack and custom 5-pin modular Plug&Play wiring connector. Prewired Toggle Switch Module sold separately.
CTS short shaft pots available in 3/8” SAE for domestic guitars (i.e. Gibson), and M8 Metric which is ideal for import guitars - namely Epiphone.
Available in 50's Vintage (default) and Modern wiring configurations.
$100 + S&H
Add $10 for long-shaft pots (SAE only).
Add $10 to upgrade to gold Switchcraft output jack
Les Paul Push/pull CTS Control Cavity Module
Les Paul CTS push/pull wiring harness made with CTS 500K short-shaft DPDT push/pull Volume pots and 500K short-shaft Tone pots (3/8” SAE only), Orange Drop .022uf tone capacitors, Switchcraft output jack and custom 5-pin modular wiring connector. Prewired Toggle Switch Module sold separately.
NOTE: Certain import guitars - namely Epiphone - will have metric holes that will need to be drilled/reamed out to accommodate the 3/8” CTS pot shafts.
Available in 50's Vintage (default) and Modern wiring configurations.
$110 + S&H
Add $10 for long-shaft pots (SAE only).
Add $25 for a pair of 5-pin Gibson QuickConnect adapters (for use with Gibson QuickConnect pickups)
Add $10 to upgrade to gold Switchcraft output jack
Les Paul Prewired Toggle Switch ModulE
Prewired Switchcraft short 3-way toggle switch and custom 5-pin modular wiring connector. Available in nickel (default) and gold at an upcharge. Includes recessed nut and switch tip. Please specify Black (default), Cream, Amber or White switch tip.
$50 + S&H
Add $20 to upgrade to gold Switchcraft toggle switch
Les Paul Plug&Play (Metric) CTS Control Cavity Module and Prewired Toggle Switch Module installed in an Epiphone Les Paul Standard