What size pots do I need for my Bluesbird?

[Guest]

I have a late 90s Guild Bluesbird and i am about to replace the electronics on it. I am curious if anyone know if it requires long shaft or short shaft pots? This is the kit im going to buy

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/rsstore/pr ... cts_id=296

but just need to know what size pots to get. Im almost positive i need the short 3 way toggle. Anyone?

 

[hansmoust]

I have a late 90s Guild Bluesbird and i am about to replace the electronics on it. I am curious if anyone know if it requires long shaft or short shaft pots? This is the kit im going to buy

http://www.rsguitarworks.net/rsstore/pr ... cts_id=296

but just need to know what size pots to get. Im almost positive i need the short 3 way toggle. Anyone?

Hello mattviet33,

Welcome! A late '90s Guild Bluesbird needs pots with half-an-inch of thread. I do not know if the short shaft pots that are usually mounted on pickguards will give you enough thread to get through the Bluesbird top. You need to check that with RS Guitarworks.

In case there is not enough thread on the short shaft pots you could use the long shaft pots with an extra nut and washer. The cavity in the back is deep enough to allow for that.

Sincerely,

Hans Moust
http://www.guitarsgalore.nl