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superhand · October 31st, 2009, 01:09 AM

I want to replace the pots and the switch in my SX STL 50, but I'm not sure which ones to choose.

What brand of pots do you guys like to use for tele style guitars? What about switches? 3 way? 4 way? There is too many choices. I need help.

Stuco · October 31st, 2009, 01:43 AM

I like CTS pots and on teles I like 3 way switches. Grab one of these kits any you will be good to go. They also sell 4 way kits and others. All components are high quality:

http://www.mojotone.com/product-cate...r-Kits/2113370

tazzboy · October 31st, 2009, 03:12 AM

CTS and Switch Craft

mhn433 · October 31st, 2009, 09:34 AM

I had a SX STL50 that I tried to fit full sized pots into. The control cavity was a bit too narrow so I had to go with mini pots. If that's the case with yours, Alpha pots may be your best option.

sjtalon · October 31st, 2009, 10:25 AM

I would suggest a 4 way if you do it.

superhand · October 31st, 2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhn433

I had a SX STL50 that I tried to fit full sized pots into. The control cavity was a bit too narrow so I had to go with mini pots. If that's the case with yours, Alpha pots may be your best option.

Thanks, I didn't think that would be a problem. I guess that's something I need to consider. What about the hole on the control plate? Does stuff for USA teles fit the plate?

tonyw · October 31st, 2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superhand

Thanks, I didn't think that would be a problem. I guess that's something I need to consider. What about the hole on the control plate? Does stuff for USA teles fit the plate?

Get youself a round file if the pots wont fit the metric holes and gently give them a touch up and the pots will fit. It doesnt take much reaming, its what i have just done to my danelectro to get the CRL's to fit

superhand · October 31st, 2009, 04:54 PM

The control cavity is about 1 3/32" (28mm) wide. How big are CTS 250k solid shaft pots? I can't seem to find the dimensions anywhere.

That seems like it should be plenty big, there not bigger than and inch wide are they?

tonyw · October 31st, 2009, 05:06 PM

CRL at the base they are 3/4 inch wide X 1/2 inch deep

superhand · October 31st, 2009, 06:43 PM

Thank you all for your responses. I think I'm going to try the 4 way kit from guitarpartsresource.com. I've never bought from them but that looks like a good price for what you get.

http://guitarpartsresource.com/electrical_kitstele.htm

Have any of you bought anything from them?

sjtalon · October 31st, 2009, 11:57 PM

They are a good outfit and to get all of that for under 30 bucks is a good deal too!

You normally pay from $15 -20 JUST for the switch. You'll love the series !

starsea · November 11th, 2009, 09:41 PM

It looks like Mojo and Guitar Parts Resource has the same four way kits except that the Mojo has a ground lug for the rhythm pickup cover. Is this needed if I'm putting the kit on a Squire Butterscotch?

October 31st, 2009, 01:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
superhand Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 244	Pots and switches I want to replace the pots and the switch in my SX STL 50, but I'm not sure which ones to choose. What brand of pots do you guys like to use for tele style guitars? What about switches? 3 way? 4 way? There is too many choices. I need help.

October 31st, 2009, 01:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
Stuco Friend of Leo's Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GA Posts: 4,227	I like CTS pots and on teles I like 3 way switches. Grab one of these kits any you will be good to go. They also sell 4 way kits and others. All components are high quality: http://www.mojotone.com/product-cate...r-Kits/2113370 __________________ -"You do not merely want to be considered just the best of the best. You want to be considered the only ones who do what you do" J. Garcia

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tazzboy Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oregon Age: 32 Posts: 4,783 1 Photos	CTS and Switch Craft __________________

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October 31st, 2009, 09:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
mhn433 NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 7	I had a SX STL50 that I tried to fit full sized pots into. The control cavity was a bit too narrow so I had to go with mini pots. If that's the case with yours, Alpha pots may be your best option.

October 31st, 2009, 10:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
sjtalon Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Age: 50 Posts: 897 7 Photos	I would suggest a 4 way if you do it.

October 31st, 2009, 04:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
superhand Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 244	The control cavity is about 1 3/32" (28mm) wide. How big are CTS 250k solid shaft pots? I can't seem to find the dimensions anywhere. That seems like it should be plenty big, there not bigger than and inch wide are they?

October 31st, 2009, 05:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
tonyw TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne Australia Age: 54 Posts: 57	CRL at the base they are 3/4 inch wide X 1/2 inch deep

October 31st, 2009, 06:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
superhand Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 244	Thank you all for your responses. I think I'm going to try the 4 way kit from guitarpartsresource.com. I've never bought from them but that looks like a good price for what you get. http://guitarpartsresource.com/electrical_kitstele.htm Have any of you bought anything from them?

October 31st, 2009, 11:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
sjtalon Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan Age: 50 Posts: 897 7 Photos	They are a good outfit and to get all of that for under 30 bucks is a good deal too! You normally pay from $15 -20 JUST for the switch. You'll love the series !

November 11th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
starsea NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Earth Posts: 5	It looks like Mojo and Guitar Parts Resource has the same four way kits except that the Mojo has a ground lug for the rhythm pickup cover. Is this needed if I'm putting the kit on a Squire Butterscotch?

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