Great tip to use the wire. Worked out perfect for the output jack. But I improved on this for the pots. I used a garbage bag plastic/wire tie (or garden tie) to attach to the pot. Slips in the pot crack perfectly. When I used the wire I couldn't get it from slipping out. I saw other people using rubber bands but it looked hard and I witnessed them breaking the bands during the demo. Another tip is to find the wire is simply cut an old extension cord (or buy a cheap one for a couple bucks).
Very helpful indeed. I have an old hollow body Japanese Speed Demon found in a dumpster. I was going to try to restore it. The electronics are definitely shot but at least the original knobs and bridge are still there.
Thanks very much. This is simply the best video on YT as far as rewiring a hollow body / 335 style guitar. Finally a simple no BS approach without a lot a yakking. I am now confident I can do it myself! NO problem. I'll just take me time.
Didn't have any issues scratching the f holes. Had purchased simple masking tape for a couple bucks which was cheaper than the proprietary blue tape which does the same thing; but I never had to use it. Did have to keep putting a small towel down to not scratching the top. I swapped pickups on my AS73 thanks to this video. Was up till 3 am. Takes patience until you figure out the system. For me another key was choosing the right sequence to re-assemble the pots. I dropped the F bomb word several times and got reprimanded from my wife lol. But in the long run very satisfying to get this done and get rid of the horrid over voiced pickups that my Ibanez came with.
This is a great way if you have the electronics out. But here is another link if you are starting from an assembled hollow body: th-cam.com/video/DIZ-XiziK5Q/w-d-xo.html
@@LoudGuitars In hindsight, that was a poorly-worded question. Lol. I've got a Japanese 335 copy with a Bigsby and the ground doesn't come from the bridge. There's a wire going from under the Bigsby near the strap button and it runs all the way over to the shielded lead coming from the pickup. Have you seen that before? Makes sense, I guess, but it seemed weird to me when I was putting together the harness.
... 03/05/2020: Hello, I have a Gretch 5120 guitar. It has a 3-way toggle switch that clicks very loud when switching from each position. Is there a way to silence it, or do I need to buy a new switch that is made to be silent? If I need a new toggle switch, who sells the silent model?
@@Arcturian1111:No liquid spray products, or thick grease works, per the toggle switch, is spring-loaded and snaps hard and loud when moved. I am searching for a company that understands this problem and has made a silent toggle switch. Oh, I do not want to attempt to stretch out the spring in the switch, as it will most likely create a new problems damaging it.
NEED YOUR HELP - To ANYONE having experience working on hollow body electrics, I have an Epiphone Swingster (Joe Pass Emperor) with a Bigsby Trem and Fultron pups. It has MYSTERY BUZZ that I can Not find ANYWHERE and its driving me crazy. It happens on the G and B string around 1st and 7th fret. I DON’T THINK IT’S A FRET SITUATION because I set set the action as high as it would go and the buzzing is still there. The buzzing sounds like a loose wire or screw behind the neck pickup. Is there an internal bolt holding the neck to the body? Maybe that’s lose? If ANYONE has any IDEAS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. You would be a life saver…
@@dougselsam5393 this may sound crazy Doug but at this juncture - had the mild buzz so long I feel it sort of BELONGS there now. I like it. It give a sort of break-out "dirty" gain tone. I hope its always there :)
Loud Guitars I see, thanks for the info. The wiring circuit might makes no difference but most hollowbody guitars have different hardware placement, and might have a totally different wiring structure/measurements inside if compared to a semihollow. Anyway, this helps me a lot with the circuit diagram 👌
From what I've seen my luthier had done for years (late 60s and 70s, yes....he aint no Millennial) is that NEVER fish anything through the f holes. It all should be fed or taken out through the pick up holes....its a bigger hole and less damages to the guitar. Use fishtank air filter tubings to fish the pots through the pick up holes and up the pot holes. Easily don this way instead of using wires.
Yeah, agree with other observer...your hands and arm are totally in the way...can't see what you are talking about. Good effort but almost useless on the finer details of how to do things. Thanks
Always thought this was too complicated to do it myself.Now I know it is!
Thank you. Unfortunately the most critical part is not visible, how you wrap the wire around the shaft of the pot. Still useful.
Great tip to use the wire. Worked out perfect for the output jack. But I improved on this for the pots. I used a garbage bag plastic/wire tie (or garden tie) to attach to the pot. Slips in the pot crack perfectly. When I used the wire I couldn't get it from slipping out. I saw other people using rubber bands but it looked hard and I witnessed them breaking the bands during the demo. Another tip is to find the wire is simply cut an old extension cord (or buy a cheap one for a couple bucks).
This is the Citizen Kane of Back of Hand videos.
While I still think backplates should be the norm even in semi-hollow guitars, this is a real lifesaver
Very helpful indeed. I have an old hollow body Japanese Speed Demon found in a dumpster. I was going to try to restore it. The electronics are definitely shot but at least the original knobs and bridge are still there.
Thanks very much. This is simply the best video on YT as far as rewiring a hollow body / 335 style guitar. Finally a simple no BS approach without a lot a yakking.
I am now confident I can do it myself! NO problem. I'll just take me time.
slip the nut over the top and...don't bother finishing it. Thanks for watching!
Didn't have any issues scratching the f holes. Had purchased simple masking tape for a couple bucks which was cheaper than the proprietary blue tape which does the same thing; but I never had to use it. Did have to keep putting a small towel down to not scratching the top. I swapped pickups on my AS73 thanks to this video. Was up till 3 am. Takes patience until you figure out the system. For me another key was choosing the right sequence to re-assemble the pots. I dropped the F bomb word several times and got reprimanded from my wife lol. But in the long run very satisfying to get this done and get rid of the horrid over voiced pickups that my Ibanez came with.
A simple approach to a simple fix... nice video.
I would recommend a different camera angle, can't see the specifics of wire attachment prior to pulling
Soft pliable fishing tank Airline TUBE works just as good.
Funny how he stops before actually pulling the pot through the hole!
🤣 It still safe my butt.
When you put the pots in, how do you know the order they go in?
That's certainly one way to do it. I was thinking a pencil-type magnetic pick-up tool through the holes will be even easier though.
onethumbpicker they are not flexible enough.
No star washers on the shafts?
Very important to strip the wire an inch or more like demonstrated here. Anything less makes it hard.
This is a great way if you have the electronics out. But here is another link if you are starting from an assembled hollow body: th-cam.com/video/DIZ-XiziK5Q/w-d-xo.html
When hacking a cord extension to make the wired just tear off the attached 2nd wire since you don't need it.
Not very descriptive..u should have shown more of the operation..like tightening things up without making a mess etc.
thanks man
Laurie ??? what does that mean?
Are those regular size pots??
always wondered how they do it...
Can’t see a thing. Your hand was in the way.
Where's the ground wire from the bridge come from?
Comes from the bridge ? It is a semi hollow so it has a passage through the block.
@@LoudGuitars In hindsight, that was a poorly-worded question. Lol. I've got a Japanese 335 copy with a Bigsby and the ground doesn't come from the bridge. There's a wire going from under the Bigsby near the strap button and it runs all the way over to the shielded lead coming from the pickup. Have you seen that before? Makes sense, I guess, but it seemed weird to me when I was putting together the harness.
Labor is less painful, I asked grandma, she had 12!
Ok but what about when all the electronics are wired???
... 03/05/2020: Hello, I have a Gretch 5120 guitar. It has a 3-way toggle switch that clicks very loud when switching from each position. Is there a way to silence it, or do I need to buy a new switch that is made to be silent? If I need a new toggle switch, who sells the silent model?
Try wd40
@@Arcturian1111:No liquid spray products, or thick grease works, per the toggle switch, is spring-loaded and snaps hard and loud when moved. I am searching for a company that understands this problem and has made a silent toggle switch. Oh, I do not want to attempt to stretch out the spring in the switch, as it will most likely create a new problems damaging it.
Mojatone has music in the background, thanks for silence.
Semi ok video. Poor camera work & leaves out pots 2,3 & 4. Exchanging and entire harness will be a little more complicated
Ok thanks for your comments but it would be the same procedure for the other pots ? PS: the camera is stationary and you see the idea.
You just saved me 200€ !!!!!
Just like that????? You didn’t show how to attach the wire to the switch!!!
This was so incomplete, maaaan!
NEED YOUR HELP - To ANYONE having experience working on hollow body electrics,
I have an Epiphone Swingster (Joe Pass Emperor) with a Bigsby Trem and Fultron pups.
It has MYSTERY BUZZ that I can Not find ANYWHERE and its driving me crazy.
It happens on the G and B string around 1st and 7th fret. I DON’T THINK IT’S A FRET SITUATION because I set set the action as high as it would go and the buzzing is still there. The buzzing sounds like a loose wire or screw behind the neck pickup. Is there an internal bolt holding the neck to the body? Maybe that’s lose?
If ANYONE has any IDEAS PLEASE LET ME KNOW. You would be a life saver…
Check for bent strings. Happened to me. One string, one fret. Looked closely, saw the bend, changed the G string, no more buzz.
@@dougselsam5393 this may sound crazy Doug but at this juncture - had the mild buzz so long I feel it sort of BELONGS there now. I like it. It give a sort of break-out "dirty" gain tone. I hope its always there :)
@@WebbChannel1 Try a Fuzz pedal. :)
Bro I’d be so mad if someone was just throwing pots around on the top of my guitar. Put a rag down or something
This guy did not really show how to wrap a wire around the pot. Can't see thru his fingers
I Jabbs thread the wire through the shaft and wrap a few times.
thanx. Beautiful sunburst
Good video, but are you sure this is a hollow-body guitar? I think it's a semi-hollow
Thanks, no center block in this, not sure what difference it makes in context ?
Loud Guitars I see, thanks for the info. The wiring circuit might makes no difference but most hollowbody guitars have different hardware placement, and might have a totally different wiring structure/measurements inside if compared to a semihollow. Anyway, this helps me a lot with the circuit diagram 👌
This is not a hollow body guitar. It is a semi hollow body with a block down the center.
Thank you for your extremely insightful comment. All the best.
..plan B, cut an access panel in the back.
From what I've seen my luthier had done for years (late 60s and 70s, yes....he aint no Millennial) is that NEVER fish anything through the f holes. It all should be fed or taken out through the pick up holes....its a bigger hole and less damages to the guitar. Use fishtank air filter tubings to fish the pots through the pick up holes and up the pot holes. Easily don this way instead of using wires.
gmlasam coated wire is not going to hurt the finish or the guitar. The way you suggest would work as well. Cheers
Doesn’t work with semi hollows like a 335. The hole is usually nowhere near big enough to get a pot through.
Yeah, agree with other observer...your hands and arm are totally in the way...can't see what you are talking about. Good effort but almost useless on the finer details of how to do things. Thanks
Doesnt seem to care about scratching the guitar!
USELESS!