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Mitch
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« on: June 28, 2009, 11:33:26 AM »

Guys-

no doubt you've already seen this really intriguing clip from Glen Kuykendall- if not, then it's a textbook lesson in getting the best from the Expression 'wreck circuit - what's really interesting is how he describes the difference in the wiring in his original 50's LP to modern methods- I opened up my CS '58 Les Paul & sure enough it was wired up the modern way! It's a simple job to correct this and makes the guitar much less prone to mudding out when the volume is reduced- the tone control also now works subtly as a mid cut- check it out - there's plenty of schematics on the net- I've since done it to all my guitars including my Strats- really works for me!

check out:

http://www.youtube.com/user/GlenKuykendall
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 04:04:14 PM »

Yea modern way is bad.. Also all speaker wiring should be done the old school way it sounds 100x times better.
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72sg
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« Reply #2 on: February 19, 2010, 06:24:01 AM »

Kitarist,

Please explain "old school" speaker wiring. I'm partial to series, but not sure what you mean.

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« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2011, 11:59:57 PM »

I have a EMCT Bartlett 59 Replica wired 50s style.  Compared it to my `78 and `71 Les Paul Customs wired stock, the 50s style wiring DOES seem like the better match when paired with my Ceriatone Expression.  Oh, I can coax sweet tones out of the Customs too, but something truly magical happens with the 50s wiring.

                                        Should add that I am using a Zakk Wylde Signature Black Label EV in  a custom made Thiele cab.  BIG full sound.  Surprised the crap outta me when I paired it up with the Expression.
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2011, 08:01:04 AM »

I've had both 50's style and Modern Style with treble bleed caps, and dependent and independent volumes on both my 76 custom LP (which i no longer have) and my new epi lp standard (with Bareknuckle emerald pickups) all have their strengths and weaknesses. So far, I like Modern Wiring with treble bleeds and dependent volumes the best on both LP's. I'm installing the LP toneshaper this week, so i can readily do some a/b tests pretty quickly back to back so i can see if it just my ears playing tricks and hearing what i want to hear or not Wink

@72 SG I'm thinking that what Kitartist is talking about is parallel, as most older amps (and newer amps) had (and have) parallel speaker outs, so when wiring a cab it should sound "better" in parallel. I am partial to parallel speaker wiring myself, but it's all subjective anyway, right? Wink

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