Gibson Long or Short Shaft Pots
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This is the #1 asked question I receive: does my Gibson or other brand guitar need long or short shaft pots?
Here is the latest list that I have. I still recommend to pull out a pot and measure the bushing to make sure. Measure only the threaded part of the shaft. Long = 3/4 inch / Short = 3/8 inch. Remember, measure only the threaded part of the shaft and not the entire length including tip.
Long Shaft
- Standard's
- Faded's
- Classic's
- Studio's
- Traditional's
- 50's & 60's Tributes
- Historic '68 Custom RI
- 1977 - current Custom's
- 1977 - current Deluxe's
- 1977 - 1982 Pro's
Short Shaft
- Historic R4/R5/R6/R7/R8/R9/R0
- 1952 - 1976 Standard's (pre 1977)
- 1954 - 1976 Custom's (pre 1977)
- 1968 - 1976 Deluxe's (pre 1977)
- Historic R7 Custom
- The Paul's
- Les Paul Special's
- Les Paul Jr.'s
- All ES Series Gibson / All Epiphone hollow body / SG
- All Epiphone guitars use short
- Flying V
- All Fender Stratocaster / Telecaster
- Most offshore or copy-built LP
Note: Long shaft pots will fit all Les Paul's and others. Add extra nut / washer for proper height above the top.
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