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Hey all, new to channel. So I have a 60's ES-175 that has degraded electronics. Should I install new electronics with existing pickups? Or install all new electronics and pickups and retain original hardware as an original hardware assembly? Point is, In the event that I ever want to sell it, I have the original hardware.
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01-29-2021 06:58 PM
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If there isn't anything wrong with the pickups why do you want to replace them? In other words I wouldn't try to fix something that isn't broken.
Welcome aboard, btw.Last edited by lammie200; 01-30-2021 at 03:09 PM.
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I'm not sure what 'degraded electronics' means. That could cover a lot of territory. It's not that hard to replace what needs replacing, and keep the removed items. I don't know that having the original harness in its entirety will enhance the resale value, but I suppose it could for some collectors. If you have the money to spend, buying a complete harness and changing the whole thing at one time is probably easier than doing just the pots or whatever, since it all has to come out to do the job properly. Personally I wouldn't pay more for an old corroded harness, but I'm not the entire market.
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Originally Posted by sgosnell
I have a 68 ES-175 and would not hesitate replacing the pots.
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Welcome.
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Originally Posted by sgosnell
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It depends on the pickups and your preferences. I'm cheap, like many others, and don't tend to replace items that don't need replacement. But lots of us replace pickups just because the tone isn't perfect. Nothing wrong with replacing everything at one time if that's what you want, and have the available funds.
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What are the problems the guitar is giving you? Pots can be cleaned. I would replace as little as possible..
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Originally Posted by Alter
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