Do I need long shaft pots for Les Paul?

Do I need long shaft pots for Les Paul?

But! The simplest answer is that ALL types of Gibson or Epiphone Les Paul will fit a long shaft pot. So even if it’s routed flat maple cap Les Paul, you can adjust the two nuts so the pot sits correctly in the body. So if you’re really not sure, the safest bet is to go with long shaft as it’ll fit both.

Do I need long shaft pots?

Pull a pot out of your guitar and measure the length of the bushing (the threaded section). If it measures approximately 19mm, then you need long shaft pots. If it measures approximately 10mm then you need short shaft pots.

What guitars need long shaft pots?

LONG SHAFTS: On guitars with thicker tops, or without contoured routs that follow the top carve, short shafts may not pass all the way through the top, so long shaft pots will be required for installation.

What is 50s wiring Les Paul?

Let’s begin with a simple but great mod that’s typically called “the ’50s Les Paul wiring.” (This wiring is also known as “vintage wiring” or “’50s vintage wiring.”) This is the way Gibson wired up their electric guitars in the late 1950s, including the famous “burst” Les Pauls, as well as SGs and ES-335s.

Are Alpha Pots good?

they are great pots. I occasionally use them in guitar if it requires an odd value (preamp) but never for the volume pot. The reason: i like to do vol swells and alpha pots have too much physical resistance. They feel smooth and great, but it’s hard to manipulate them fast.

What’s the difference between a long shaft and short shaft outboard motor?

Short vs. Generally, short shaft outboards are 15 inches, long shaft outboards are 20 inches, and extra-long outboards are 25 inches. Since the length of the shaft of your outboard is associated with the size boat, smaller engines will generally have shorter shafts.

What happens if your outboard shaft is too long?

If you went too long it would still work but it may lack in performance. You will also risk hitting bottom or submerge objects more frequently such as rocks or logs. If you go too short your more than likely going to cavitate and loose power.

How do I know if my outboard is too low?

An outboard that is mounted too low will limit your boat’s optimal operation. You can often tell that an outboard is too low if you are experiencing sluggish speeds, poor handling, excessive spray, porpoising, or even water pushing up into the cowling.

What happens if outboard is mounted too low?

If the outboard is too low, it creates excessive drag, which cuts into speed and fuel efficiency. If it’s too high, the propeller tends to ventilate, losing its bite on the water and blowing out while turning and in steep seas.

How fast will a 50 hp Mercury go?

Change your prop(you will see a little increase) or max the hp(you will see more increase). It beats the heck out of rowing either way. I have a 16 foot boat with 50 hp 4 stroke Merc, and it tops out at about 30-35 mph depending on how much weight is in the boat.

How fast should a 50 hp outboard go?

With the new Honda 50 hp four stroke I find it will plane at about 17 or 18 mph. Top speed is 30 mph. Celerity: Sea Trial conditions: 1-2 ft chop with occasional big boat wake, wind 5-l0 mph.

How fast is a 40 HP boat?

A 40hp Pontoon boat with an average load of people can expect to reach speeds of around 10 – 15 mph.

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