Brogers Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 okay if i were to build a Les Paul style guitar with EMG pickups would I have to buy pots wire etc. or do EMG pickups come with everything i need? 2nd Question I heard you need long shafted pots for les paul types of guitar do those come in with EMGs or can i just make the les paul thinner? 3rd Question I want to wire it so 1vol and 1tone will effect each pickup where can a diagram for this? Im probably going to be asking some more questions soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) 1. They come with everything, except the selector switch. You might need some wire too. 2. I think if you buy them in person at a dealer you can request the long-shafted pots, not sure on this though. If not, you can get them for like $15 extra for all 4. Or if you get the 81/85 set it comes with the long pots. 3. They come already wired for that, plus they include a wiring diagram which is also available on their website under the technical information for the specific pickup. Edited May 10, 2009 by Keegan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 okay if i were to build a Les Paul style guitar with EMG pickups would I have to buy pots wire etc. or do EMG pickups come with everything i need? Generally, everything is sold separately, but all those other things can be supplied by your local music store. I heard you need long shafted pots for les paul types of guitar do those come in with EMGs or can i just make the les paul thinner? The pots are sold separately. The short shafts are generally for mounting onto pickguards. Thats why a long shaft is required for wood mounting. I HAVE used short shaft for wood mounting on maple but the wood can be dangerously thin. I want to wire it so 1vol and 1tone will effect each pickup where can a diagram for this? Hey! Lets not get too lazy! Its called GOOGLE time to do some reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StormLeader Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I think that the EMG ZW set comes with everything you need, Long-pots, new jack, etc. -Stormy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim37 Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 i have done a few zw sets they all came with both long and short pots and the jack but you need a switch my Kerry king set came with short pots and jacks. emg is pretty cool about getting you the hard stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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