re-wiring a tokai LP

[schmintan]

I have a re-wired tokai LP that isnt wired fully correctly. Its volume works but the tone controls do nothing.

I would give rewiring it myself a go but all the wires are black so i dont know what is what.

Is there a standard diagram for rewiring a tokai LP?

 

[DaveWW]

They're wired like any standard LP with humbuckers

for example

http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/schematics.php?schematic=2h_2v_2t_3w

Dave

 

[schmintan]

there is no color code on the wires! is this standard in tokai's? how do i know what wire is what?

 

[DaveWW]

Depends what model tokai LP you've got and what humbuckers it's fitted with a if they're original. Are the pickup leads braided, does each pickup have two wires or 4 wires?

Maybe try and post a picture of the control cavity we might be able to see what's wrong with it.


Dave

 

[schmintan]

Its an LS 135. original pickups. Each pickup seems to have the heavy braided wire, and two black wires.

I think i figured out the issue by examining diagrams, and a bit of guesswork. both tonepots are working now. Hopefully i done it correctly.

Thanks for the help!

 

[Barks67]

This is also a good resource for Les Paul wiring:

http://www.dominocs.com/AshBassGuitar/

You have the option to wire it in the 50's style, which retains a bit of top end when you back the volume off a bit. Its just a slightly different implementation of the Caps in the tone circuit.

I found it made a huge difference when playing live, as the guitar maintains clarity.

good luck!

barks