Epiphone Casino pickup mod help required..

[Mike_J]

I was wondering if anyone has changed out the electrics and/or pickups on an Epiphone Casino?
If so, I'd appreciate any advice on offer.
Thanks.
Mike.

 

[Sailjunkie]

Well, I know some people

switch out the stock pups for either Gibson P90's or PAF's. I have a 2008 Epiphone ES 175 Reissue...the stock pickups are slightly bright, but I just cut back on the tone a bit and I'm fine. BTW...my ES 175 is a beautiful guitar! I am still very surprised at how nice it looks and plays (I also own a Gibson ES 135, and a Gibson Les Paul Studio and my Epiphone can hang with those guys just fine!).

 

[Anfontan]

It is not an easy job, all of the wiring and pots must be removed through the 'F' holes and many can only use the mini size pots due to the small F hole size. I just removed the pots and switch for cleaning on my Sheraton a few years back and that alone was quite a task.

P-90 pickups are really great pickups and have a distinct vintage sound-in my opinion.

Anyway, here is a video that shows how the wiring harness is installed through the F holes and some cool tips to do the job easier.


http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to/video/how-to-install-a-pre-wired-335-assembly-for-guitar-251515/

 

[muttley600]

Didn't we have this one a while back?

Which casino model? New or old? What are you wanting swap out?

 

[Mike_J]

Muttley,
It is a new Korean model and I want to swop the stock p90's with other p90's.
Mike