Where can I get an original Epiphone switch (treble/rhythm) replacement for my Epiphone LP?

I have checked out Woh Fatt... the Gibson ones are really nice but too big (the in-the-guitar-body metal contact part) for my Epiphone; the Gotoh ones can fit properly (I think) but I don't like the switch stick that's kinda bigger than my liking.

I want to change my switch is because there is crackling sound when switching from one to another positions. And sometimes I can't get either my treble or rhythm at all. I have tried to fix the problem on my own by bending the contact point metal (this is the root cause of the problem because it doesn't seem to get back into the right position) and it would only last for a month or two before I need to unscrew it to bend the contact point metal again.

Is this a common problem among Epihone LPs?
And do you guys leave your switch to the middle (treble and rhythm) position when storing your guitar?

This post has been edited by spx: Apr 25 2008, 01:53 PM

I just leave 'em to what ever position is last
I changed the LP-100's switch once already....... did that in Woh Fatt.
I feel like changing my ZWLP one like my Epi one also....... it just feels more.... um.... clicky.

I use it as a Kill Switch...... I mean....... ALOT.

Is your ZWLP switch working perfectly?
When you changed your LP-100's switch in Woh Fatt, what switch (brand) did you change to?

Try spraying the switch with a contact cleaner.


You might just be able to get it to work again.

edit: not spray directly, just drop a few of those solution into the switch from outside, no need to open up.

Then move the switch back/forth repeatedly until the liquid dissolves the dirt/oxidation inside. Should work after you're done.


This post has been edited by bman: Apr 25 2008, 02:45 PM

Tried this method but still doesn't work. The problem is that the metal contact plate for my treble is not in contact with the middle part (the stick part) when I switch to treble only. In other words, the middle part is not in contact with the side metal plate (that's why no sound at all when in treble mode). I tried fixing this by pushing the treble side outer contact metal inward (towards the stick contact point) so that they would be in contact. This solution would last for about a month the the problem will re-occur. This faulty switch is quite common from what I have researched from the reviews of others having the same model as mine.

Some background history: Initially it was the Rhythm that didn't have sound, fixed it using the method I mentioned above. It worked for sometime and now the problem is back, but it's the Treble that doesn't have sound. Crackling sound is always there when switching position. The last I opened it up, there was no oxidation/dirt as I keep my guitar in hardcase after cleaning/polishing with dehumidifier pack in it after every use.

This post has been edited by spx: Apr 25 2008, 03:18 PM

What's a contact cleaner?

Solvent with high percentage of alcohol or naphtha aka lighter fluid.

Spirits, you know, the usual stuff, but best to get those specially formulated to clean contacts like those the electrician used for cleaning electronic parts.



This post has been edited by bman: Apr 25 2008, 06:39 PM

Hmm..... so anyone here knows where to get an original Epiphone replacement switch?

epiphone does not make replacement parts...just get one that fits from woh fatt.

Just change the pickup selector... I was lucky that mine tahan-ed me for around 2 years before giving way...
Should be around RM70...

So how much does the replacement cost now? Should be slightly higher i guess?

mine lasted about 4 years. happens but oh well. cant remember how much i got it done. got it done in JS music. (i was busy travelling and i had a gig coming up, so i didnt mind paying abit extra).

I got mine done by Simon, switch snapped in 2 yrs.
I got a Gotoh switch.
Good stuff, it's been around a year already, still as tight as when it was still a virgin
around the same as echo's 50 for the gotoh switch and 20 for service


This post has been edited by sean392: Aug 13 2008, 05:39 PM

mine will last forever, cos it hardly moves from the bridge position

how much u paid for that ? simon fanboy

i paid 50 for the switch loh 20 for service
70 total
now most of the wiring i think i can do myself d
so can save monies from there xD

uh i have the same problem with my 94 Gibson Special, the local guitar stores dun stock any gibson parts (only fender) and since i dun play in a band no more, i never fixed it.

i just got a Squier 51 last week, and thinking of modding the knob style 3 way switch to a LP style toggle, now maybe i shud reconsider a fender style 3 way switch instead lol