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Les Paul (single cutaway guitars) beware
By: Jocko
Submitted: 8/19/2019
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I recently purchased this kit, last week. Waited a few days to install. On EMG's webpage there are two kits, one for Les Pauls and guitars with thick tops, the other kit is for thinner caps like Strats. AMS sells only the kit thats designed for thinner caps. I didn't find out this important fact until after the box was open. Once these kits are opened AMS will not allow the kit to be returned. With that said, I contacted AMS Customer Service and they will attempt to contact EMG to get the correct parts to fit my Les Paul. The parts in question are the Volume and Tone pots. I have been told by AMS it could take 6 weeks for the proper parts to show up to replace the short shaft pots. While I spoke with AMS they were sorry about the incorrect kit parts but bottom line my 2013 Gibson Traditional Gold Top is sitting in its case; tore apart waiting for parts that will not arrive for weeks. Before you order, make sure its the right kit. FYI; other On-Line Venders are doing the exact same thing and its not just AMS. Still a customer with AMS just wished it didn't take over a month to get the proper parts for my NOT SO RARE guitar. There is a upside, I own the Crossroads pickups by EMG and these are a newer type of pickup by EMG. Those pickups sound fantastic and I know once the proper parts arrive; these pickups will sound great too.