Premium Electronics Upgrade

We do not simply fix guitars. We bring them back to their best.

Every instrument has its own character, history, and potential. At Fret & Grain, we approach every repair and setup with the same attention to detail, whether it is a small adjustment or a complete overhaul. Thoughtful workmanship, precise measurements, and genuine passion go into every guitar that leaves our bench.

LP-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH

2 VOLUME • 2 TONE • 50s WIRING

A complete electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.

COMPONENTS & UPGRADES

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 10% Taper Potentiometer × 2 - Volume

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 30% Taper Potentiometer × 2 - Tone

  • Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 2 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume

  • Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 2

  • Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle Switch × 1

  • Switchcraft Output Jack × 1

  • 22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1

  • Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation

50s WIRING

The classic 50s Wiring configuration preserves more high-frequency clarity when the volume controls are rolled down, providing a smoother and more responsive interaction between the volume and tone controls.

BUILT FOR PRECISION

Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.

SGD 510

LP-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH

2 VOLUME • 2 TONE • 3-WAY SWITCH • SERIES / PARALLEL VIA PUSH-PULL POTS

A complete electronics upgrade with independent Series / Parallel switching for both humbuckers, using premium-grade components carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.

COMPONENTS & UPGRADES

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 10% Taper Push-Pull Potentiometer × 2 - Volume

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 30% Taper Potentiometer × 2 - Tone

  • Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 2 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume

  • Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 2

  • Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle Switch × 1

  • Switchcraft Output Jack × 1

  • 22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1

  • Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation

BUILT FOR PRECISION

Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.

SERIES / PARALLEL PICKUP SWITCHING

POSITION 1 - BRIDGE HUMBUCKER

  • Bridge in Series - Full, thick and high-output humbucker tone

  • Bridge in Parallel - Cleaner, brighter and more open tone

POSITION 2 - BRIDGE + NECK

  • Both in Series - Full and powerful combined humbucker tone

  • Bridge Series + Neck Parallel

  • Bridge Parallel + Neck Series

  • Both in Parallel - Cleaner and more articulate combined tone

POSITION 3 - NECK HUMBUCKER

  • Neck in Series - Warm, thick and full humbucker tone

  • Neck in Parallel - Cleaner, brighter and more articulate tone

INDEPENDENT PUSH-PULL CONTROL

The two push-pull volume pots provide independent Series / Parallel control for each humbucker:

  • Neck Volume Push-Pull - Neck pickup Series / Parallel

  • Bridge Volume Push-Pull - Bridge pickup Series / Parallel

This provides up to 8 possible pickup configurations, combining the traditional 3-way pickup selection with independent Series / Parallel switching for both humbuckers.

Series mode is the standard humbucker configuration, delivering a fuller, thicker and higher-output tone with increased midrange presence and stronger sustain.

Parallel mode produces a cleaner, brighter and more open tone with reduced output and greater articulation. Unlike coil-splitting, parallel wiring keeps both coils active and retains hum-cancelling operation, making it less susceptible to unwanted noise, especially with gain.

This provides additional tonal versatility without changing the pickups themselves.

SGD 520

LP-STYLE GUITAR WITH 2 HUMBUCKERS - HH

1 VOLUME • 1 TONE • 3-WAY SWITCH

A streamlined electronics upgrade using premium-grade components, carefully selected for reliability, tonal performance, and long-term durability.

COMPONENTS & UPGRADES

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 10% Taper Potentiometer × 1 - Volume

  • Bare Knuckle 550K 30% Taper Potentiometer × 1 - Tone

  • Treble Bleed Circuit with Resistor × 1 - Helps maintain high-frequency clarity when rolling down the volume

  • Bare Knuckle 0.022µF Mineral Oil Tone Capacitor × 1

  • Switchcraft 3-Way Toggle Switch × 1

  • Switchcraft Output Jack × 1

  • 22 AWG 19-Strand Silver-Plated Copper Core Teflon Wire × 1

  • Premium-Grade Solder & Flux - Used throughout the installation

BUILT FOR PRECISION

Every connection is professionally soldered, neatly routed, and carefully inspected to ensure reliable signal transmission, consistent switching, and optimal performance from your pickups and controls.

SGD 390