Custom Select Ordered!

[groverj3]

Definitely! I'm going to play with it first for a while to judge whether the placement is far enough back that I wouldn't hit it with my hand all the time (like the volume control normally). If not, I'll just relocate the volume like I usually do and fill the hole it used to be in. We'll see!

Time to wait...

[Chad]

Have you ever successfully placed a pot and knob where the switch normally is, on a USA soloist? (My luthier told me this won't work)

No, but I did it on an ESP Mirage Custom. The hole for the switch is indeed bigger, but with a washer and making sure the pot is centered when tightening it down.....zero problems and looked fine.

[claxor]

No, but I did it on an ESP Mirage Custom. The hole for the switch is indeed bigger, but with a washer and making sure the pot is centered when tightening it down.....zero problems and looked fine.

Can you guys make some recommendations for washers that look good with a quality guitar like a USA Jackson?

[Chad]

I just used a normal nickel colored washer. Pretty much any knob is gonna be big enough to cover it.

[z1n]

Great build I love that color! I am currently working on a build for a custom select and was told 6 to 9 months. The blue custom select in my other thread took 9 months. Oh I have swapped the toggle with volume before and it can work. you just need to drill out the new switch hole a little bigger. I had to use a small washer for the old switch hole but like chad said, the knob hides it