Telecaster Guitar Forum - View Single Post - My guitar tech says to rewire & replace all controls..

Kevin · September 18th, 2003, 10:28 AM

I wouldn't worry about saving the old controls for later resale.

The guitar is not really collectable, and most players would appreciate the change to CTS pots and a CRL switch (although Fender doesn't use CRL anymore; I don't like their stock switches).

If you decide to try it yourself, you can buy the pots and switch from <a href = "http://www.tubesandmore.com"> Antique Electronic Supply </a> cheaper than about anywhere (probably $25 with shipping). You can get a solder iron and the caps at Radio Shack for another $15. You'll save $20 and be ready next time....

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Kevin Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Terre Haute, IN Posts: 2,926	I wouldn't worry about saving the old controls for later resale. The guitar is not really collectable, and most players would appreciate the change to CTS pots and a CRL switch (although Fender doesn't use CRL anymore; I don't like their stock switches). If you decide to try it yourself, you can buy the pots and switch from <a href = "http://www.tubesandmore.com"> Antique Electronic Supply </a> cheaper than about anywhere (probably $25 with shipping). You can get a solder iron and the caps at Radio Shack for another $15. You'll save $20 and be ready next time....