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ObsidianWire®

LP Vintage MKII

MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)

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£106.00 GBP
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£106.00 GBP
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Super Easy, Solder-less Install
Key Features:

  • Selectable 'Vintage 50's' / '60's Plus' Wiring
  • Smoother Volume & Tone Control
  • Dual 'Split Coil' Upgrade Option
  • Includes Pro-Wired Switch & Jack
  • Fits Gibson® LP®
  • Fits Most Epiphone® LP® with adjustments


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5 YEAR WARRANTY

ObsidianWire solderless install logo

Super Easy, Solder-less Install
All Obsidian® Pro-Wired Electronics are super easy to install, and allow for solder-less pickup changes with Obsidian® Plug, Play & Enjoy connectors. 

 

"New for 2023 

Add the 'Dual 'Split Coil' Upgrade Option' - add a push/pull coil tap switch to each volume control. *Requires Compatible Split Coil (Four Conductor) Pickups"

The ObsidianWire Les Paul® Wiring Harness

The Obsidian® Vintage MKII for Les Paul® is a comprehensive upgrade over stock wiring, that also combines 'Vintage 50's' and '60's Plus' wiring in one product. You can choose between the vintage roll back of the traditional 'Vintage 50's' harness, and superior clarity of the more modern '60's Plus' wiring with the flick of the switch. 

You get a switch for each pickup, so if you want to run a 'Vintage 50's' setup on the neck pickup, and an Obsidian® '60's Plus' setup for the bridge pickup, YOU CAN.

We also give you the option to upgrade to 'DUAL SC (COIL SPLIT)' for even more versatility

'VINTAGE 50'S' MODE

Allow for some treble roll off when you roll back your volume control for an easy bridge between perfect warm cleans and searing leads.

The 'Vintage 50's' wiring mod is a super popular Les Paul wiring upgrade that reverts your stock LP wiring back to the glory days, and the beginning of the Vintage Les Paul. This is our most popular and personal favorite Les Paul wiring.

'60'S PLUS' MODE

Prevent treble loss when you roll back the volume for greater clarity and cut through at reduced volume levels.

The Obsidian® '60's Plus' wiring is made for clarity and cut through with an improved circuit that will help you retain treble at all volume levels.  

For a full run down on different Les Paul wiring types, check out our full guide - Click Here

DUAL SC (COIL SPLIT)

Turn your humbuckers in to single coils, and back again
To add true versatility to your guitar we build in Obsidian® Dual SC, allowing you to split each of your humbuckers in to singlecoils for lower output, more dynamic tones.

Obsidian® Dual SC is built in to your volume controls using push/pull pots, so no extra mods are required to your guitar.
- Requires split coil compatible humbuckers

BOTH SWITCHES DOWN

  • 1: Bridge Humbucker
  • 2: Bridge Humbucker + Neck Humbucker
  • 3: Neck Humbucker

BOTH SWITCHES UP

  • 1: Bridge Single Coil
  • 2: Bridge Single Coil + Neck Single Coil
  • 3: Neck Single Coil

NECK VOL. UP - BRIDGE VOL. DOWN

  • 1: Bridge Humbucker
  • 2: Bridge Humbucker + Neck Single Coil
  • 3: Neck Single Coil

NECK VOL. DOWN + BRIDGE VOL. UP

  • 1: Bridge Single Coil
  • 2: Bridge Single Coil + Neck Humbucker
  • 3: Neck Humbucker


MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)
MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)
ObsidianWire Les Paul Wiring Harness - Solderless Install (Vintage MKII) Dual Split Coil
MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)
ObsidianWire Pro-Wired Les Paul Switch
MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring) MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)

A Complete Wiring Upgrade - for Les Paul®

The MKII for Les Paul® (Vintage 50s & Modern 60s Wiring)

  • Selectable 'Vintage 50's' / '60's Plus' Wiring
  • Smoother Volume & Tone Control
  • Dual 'Split Coil' Upgrade Option
  • Includes Pro-Wired Switch & Jack
  • Fits Gibson® LP®
  • Fits Most Epiphone® LP® with adjustments

Details

Description

ObsidianWire solderless install logo

Super Easy, Solder-less Install
All Obsidian® Pro-Wired Electronics are super easy to install, and allow for solder-less pickup changes with Obsidian® Plug, Play & Enjoy connectors. 

 

"New for 2023 

Add the 'Dual 'Split Coil' Upgrade Option' - add a push/pull coil tap switch to each volume control. *Requires Compatible Split Coil (Four Conductor) Pickups"

The ObsidianWire Les Paul® Wiring Harness

The Obsidian® Vintage MKII for Les Paul® is a comprehensive upgrade over stock wiring, that also combines 'Vintage 50's' and '60's Plus' wiring in one product. You can choose between the vintage roll back of the traditional 'Vintage 50's' harness, and superior clarity of the more modern '60's Plus' wiring with the flick of the switch. 

You get a switch for each pickup, so if you want to run a 'Vintage 50's' setup on the neck pickup, and an Obsidian® '60's Plus' setup for the bridge pickup, YOU CAN.

We also give you the option to upgrade to 'DUAL SC (COIL SPLIT)' for even more versatility

'VINTAGE 50'S' MODE

Allow for some treble roll off when you roll back your volume control for an easy bridge between perfect warm cleans and searing leads.

The 'Vintage 50's' wiring mod is a super popular Les Paul wiring upgrade that reverts your stock LP wiring back to the glory days, and the beginning of the Vintage Les Paul. This is our most popular and personal favorite Les Paul wiring.

'60'S PLUS' MODE

Prevent treble loss when you roll back the volume for greater clarity and cut through at reduced volume levels.

The Obsidian® '60's Plus' wiring is made for clarity and cut through with an improved circuit that will help you retain treble at all volume levels.  

For a full run down on different Les Paul wiring types, check out our full guide - Click Here

DUAL SC (COIL SPLIT)

Turn your humbuckers in to single coils, and back again
To add true versatility to your guitar we build in Obsidian® Dual SC, allowing you to split each of your humbuckers in to singlecoils for lower output, more dynamic tones.

Obsidian® Dual SC is built in to your volume controls using push/pull pots, so no extra mods are required to your guitar.
- Requires split coil compatible humbuckers

BOTH SWITCHES DOWN

  • 1: Bridge Humbucker
  • 2: Bridge Humbucker + Neck Humbucker
  • 3: Neck Humbucker

BOTH SWITCHES UP

  • 1: Bridge Single Coil
  • 2: Bridge Single Coil + Neck Single Coil
  • 3: Neck Single Coil

NECK VOL. UP - BRIDGE VOL. DOWN

  • 1: Bridge Humbucker
  • 2: Bridge Humbucker + Neck Single Coil
  • 3: Neck Single Coil

NECK VOL. DOWN + BRIDGE VOL. UP

  • 1: Bridge Single Coil
  • 2: Bridge Single Coil + Neck Humbucker
  • 3: Neck Humbucker


Specs

BUILT IN HOUSE WITH

  • Potentiometers: Obsidian® Custom CTS® 500k Pots (+/-10%) Split Shaft / 24 Spline
  • Capacitors: (150 Series Polyester Film 0.022uf) (+/-5%)
  • Switch: Obsidian® Select Pro-Wired Toggle Switch
  • Jack: Pro-Wired Switchcraft® J11 Mono // OR Pure Tone® Mono Multi-Contact 1/4 in

Compatibility

MADE TO FIT

  • Gibson® Les Paul®
  • MOST Epiphone® Les Paul® (Requires new knobs and wider holes as below)

  • Always Check: Layout Guide
  • Hole Size: 3/8" (9.5mm) mounting holes
  • Knobs: Use Only US spec 24 spline knobs (Do NOT use metric / 'Import' style knobs
  • Pickups: Works with Humbuckers and P90s // with modern or vintage braided wires.
  • Coil Splitting: Requires Compatible four conductor pickups

DOES NOT FIT

  • Does NOT fit: Lefty, three pickup Les Paul®, or any other guitar or Les Paul® Copy.

Install

For install help and other resources please go to our Info Hub.

Shipping

Where We Ship To

We are currently shipping direct to:

  • United States
  • Australia
  • Brazil
  • Canada (Custom Shop only)
  • Hong Kong
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Isle Of Man
  • Malaysia
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Philippines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Korea
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • United Kingdom

For other countries - See International Dealers. If your country is not listed, and there is no dealer near you, please get in touch with us.

All shipping costs and delivery options are calculated at checkout.

Shipping Costs and Timeframes

Shipping costs and delivery timeframes are calculated at checkout and will vary depending on delivery location and carrier selected.

Where We Ship From

United States

Standard Orders 

Ship from Michigan, USA

Please note that due to the way in-state taxes are collected, we cannot ship website orders within Michigan state. If you are based in Michigan, please get in touch with one of our dealers. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Custom Shop Orders

(Pro-Wired™ Loaded Pickguards and Custom Loaded Control Plates)

Ship Direct from Christchurch, New Zealand

All ObsidianWire™ Loaded pickguards and customised control plates are made to order and ship direct from our location in Christchurch, New Zealand. We have an expected build time of 1-3 business days, and will let you know if we expect any delays.

Rest of World

Ship Direct from Christchurch, New Zealand

We ship all orders outside of the United States, from our workshop in Christchurch, New Zealand. 

Taxes and Duties

ObsidianWire® DOES NOT pay duties, taxes or customs clearance charges.
Duties and taxes charged by your local customs agency, will be your own responsibility.
If you live outside the USA, we recommend checking with your own country's customs agency what these may be prior to ordering. 
If you are concerned, consider ordering from dealer near you 
International Dealers

  • Solderless Install

    Super easy to install, and allow for solder-less pickup changes with Obsidian® Plug, Play & Enjoy connectors.

  • Pro-Grade Quality

    The absolute best guitar wiring upgrades, using custom specified parts and perfected techniques to ensure that your harness will be an upgrade for you and your guitar. Every time.

  • Greater Functionality

    Guitar electronics that will deliver a greater range of sounds from your pickups, with more switching options, and more dynamic setups to suit your guitar.

  • Improved Sound

    Guitar wiring that allows the full dynamic range of your pickups, and just as importantly, help find a harness that is matched to you.

Customer Reviews

Based on 111 reviews
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Phill Alex (Brampton, CA)
Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Build Quality:
Very bad
Excellent
Functionality:
Same as stock
Greater range of sounds
Sound:
Terrible
Amazing
I wish it was better

I love the concept but the parts hold it back. Despite saying the pots are CTS they don’t feel like it. The CTS pots I have in other guitars feel way smoother and give a more positive response. Also the switch I got has a lot of play feeling very cheap (It has no brand markings so I can’t tell if my sample is typical). All of this is very disappointing given the price. The best part is the Pure Tone jack (I swear by them.) I could have bought quality parts and payed someone to install them for the same or less money.

Hi Phill,

Thank you for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you are not enjoying your new Pro-Wired Electronics as much as we would hope.

I can confirm that we do use CTS pots. These are contract manufactured by CTS for us, using a 'Low-Torque' design which allows for easier turning, and a longer wear life. CTS also offers a standard torque option, which may be what you are used to.

Best Regards,
Mathew

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Matthew Wiencke (Canberra, AU)
Install Time: 20 - 30 minutes
Build Quality:
Very bad
Excellent
Functionality:
Same as stock
Greater range of sounds
Sound:
Terrible
Amazing
100% Quality 100% Awesome

Absolutely Love My New Prewired Obsidian Unit! I want one for everyone of my guitars!

A
Andrew Nichols (Flower Mound, US)
Install Time: 1 Hour +
Build Quality:
Very bad
Excellent
Functionality:
Same as stock
Greater range of sounds
Sound:
Terrible
Amazing
Read the Directions!

Didn’t think the copper foil cavity really mattered, I was wrong! saw how the signal flow went and removed the foil, then had loud buzz, retraced the steps and saw I had the output wires backward’s. plugged into the amp and glorious sounds of a Les Paul Standard and a Amplified Nation filled the room! smooth control of the pot’s and the ability to change from 50 to 60 wiring a big plus! I’ll be ordering more soon for my other Guitars.

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Christopher Laskowski (Portland, US)
Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Build Quality:
Very bad
Excellent
Functionality:
Same as stock
Greater range of sounds
Sound:
Terrible
Amazing
Easy install - take your time.

This was s very simple installation. I did have to increase the size of the holes for the pots but that was not a problem at all.
Two little things: Be very careful when tightening braided pickup wires...it is very easy to over-tighten and short out the wiring
-and-
I replaced the switch shipped with this system - with a Switchcraft switch. Easy to do and only soldering I had to do.
Aside from those two items - very easy and when I was done, it was super-clean in that control cavity. This product is the type that should be in every new guitar.
Aside from me over-tightening the ground screw and the personal preference of a Switchcraft switch - this bit of kit is the best I could find and so simple to install.

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Sam Johnson (Los Angeles, US)
Install Time: 30 - 60 minutes
Build Quality:
Very bad
Excellent
Functionality:
Same as stock
Greater range of sounds
Sound:
Terrible
Amazing
MKII for LP

Performs as advertised! I love it.
Had to do a little carving inside the pot cavity but that was the only thing that kept it from being a "drop -in" install. Great product. I'll be back for more.
Thanks OW