Revitalising a 1979 Gibson "The SG"

[Simon Barden]

You've still got the output wires covering the tone pot connections! Move the output jack to the other side of the harness.

[TZK321]

I appreciate your time and your patience, Simon. Please have a look and tell me what you think.

[Simon Barden]

OK, that looks fine. It's just that they'd bent the centre lug over so far to the left to solder it to the casing that it looked a bit wrong in the picture. I normally snip the unused lug off on the tone pot to avoid any chance of getting it wrong or something shorting out on it.

So rest easy.

[TZK321]

Thanks, Simon. I'm definitely resting easier. Now the last step is get it installed. Let's hope it drops in and works perfectly. ;-)

[TZK321]

Finally got the wiring harness installed. It works fine and there is a definite difference in tone. I don't know what words to use to accurately describe the difference but it's very noticeable. I'm glad I made the change.

I'd say at this point my SG is nearly as good as it's going to get. In addition to the new harness it has upgraded locking tuners, a String Butler, a roller bridge, a vibrato and strap locks. I recently took a 1 day course to learn how to properly set up a guitar. Once all my tools arrive that'll be the last thing to do.