Dating gibson pots

Are all Gibson pots the same?

As always with Gibson, there a probably many vintage guitars that dont conform to the catalog descriptions, which are often incomplete and may even contain errors. Gibson pots are NOT all the same.

What do the numbers on a Gibson pot code mean?

One is the manufacturers id code with date, and another is the Gibson part number. The manufacturers code has six (1950s) or seven digits, starting with 137 (CTS) or 134 (Centralab), and ending in format y/ww or yy/ww [where y is the year, and w is the week of the year]. For more information on Gibson pot codes (and others), see Reading Pot Codes

What are pot codes and how do you date a guitar?

If youve been reading articles about dating a vintage guitar, you may well have come across mention of pot codes, and the concept of using pot codes to date your guitar. The pots, or potentiometers to give their full name, are the variable resistors that control volume and tone.

What is the Gibson pot database?

This website uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse traffic. Learn more This Gibson pot database contains part numbers with respective models for all Gibsons from the early 1960s until the early 1980s as described in the various replacement parts lists distributed by Gibson.

Are all Gibson potentiometers the same?

As always with Gibson, there a probably many vintage guitars that dont conform to the catalog descriptions, which are often incomplete and may even contain errors. Gibson pots are NOT all the same. Most 60s-70s Gibson potentiometers were made by CTS (Chicago Telephone Company), although other manufacturers did also supply pots to Gibson.

What is the Gibson pot database?

This website uses cookies to personalise content and adverts, to provide social media features, and to analyse traffic. Learn more This Gibson pot database contains part numbers with respective models for all Gibsons from the early 1960s until the early 1980s as described in the various replacement parts lists distributed by Gibson.

How many digits are in a Gibson pot code?

The manufacturers code has six (1950s) or seven digits, starting with 137 (CTS) or 134 (Centralab), and ending in format y/ww or yy/ww [where y is the year, and w is the week of the year]. For more information on Gibson pot codes (and others), see Reading Pot Codes

What is the best replacement for a 1968 Gibson Les Paul?

(2) 1969 CTS Split Shaft 500k Potentiometer For Gibson Les Paul, ES335, SG, SG Jr or Melody Maker guitars. These could also pass as correct replacements for Gibson guitars with late 1968 serial numbers due to the random delays in final assemblies with Gibson.

Are all Gibson pots the same?

As always with Gibson, there a probably many vintage guitars that dont conform to the catalog descriptions, which are often incomplete and may even contain errors. Gibson pots are NOT all the same.

How many digits are in a Gibson pot code?

The manufacturers code has six (1950s) or seven digits, starting with 137 (CTS) or 134 (Centralab), and ending in format y/ww or yy/ww [where y is the year, and w is the week of the year]. For more information on Gibson pot codes (and others), see Reading Pot Codes

Are all Gibson potentiometers the same?

As always with Gibson, there a probably many vintage guitars that dont conform to the catalog descriptions, which are often incomplete and may even contain errors. Gibson pots are NOT all the same. Most 60s-70s Gibson potentiometers were made by CTS (Chicago Telephone Company), although other manufacturers did also supply pots to Gibson.