RetroSpec Exclusive Series True Vintage Control Kit

This premium electronic set brings together two of the most accurate vintage-spec components available for your Les Paul restoration or upgrade project. We offer a Vintage Kit with short-shaft pots for Historic/Reissue models, and a long-shaft version for standard models.

RetroSpec Custom CTS 500K “True Vintage Taper” Potentiometers (Split Shaft, Set of 4)

Crafted to match the taper and feel of original 1950s pots, these CTS units offer superior control and reliability.

Features:

• Solid brass thread and shaft
• Real Bakelite baseplate
• Authentic 30% audio taper curve
• Low turning torque
• Tight tolerance under 10% (vs. 30% in standard CTS)
• Sold as a matched set of four.

RetroSpec NOS Luxe .022uF Bumblebee Capacitors (Set of 2)
Faithfully reproduced by Luxe Radio in the U.S.A. using original-spec materials and methods.

Features:

• Hand-wound on a vintage winding machine
• Made with vintage-spec aluminum foil and paper film
• Hand-soldered and hand-cast in oven-proof thermoplastic
• Hot vacuum impregnated with pure castor oil
• Hand-painted and finished with amber spaghetti tubing on each lead
  
• Set includes two capacitors – perfect for a Les Paul, SG or ES wiring harness.

Bring the tone and feel of the golden era back into your guitar with this no-compromise set of vintage-correct electronics.

This is more than just an electronics set — it’s the tone-correct upgrade that brings your Les Paul closer to true vintage spec.

Specs:

• Pots: CTS 500K “True Vintage Taper”, split shaft, set of 4
• Pot Features: Solid brass thread/shaft, Bakelite baseplate, 30% audio taper, <10% tolerance
• Capacitors: .022uF Bumblebee, set of 2 (Luxe Radio, USA)
• Capacitor Features: Hand-wound, aluminum foil & paper film, castor oil impregnated, amber spaghetti tubing
• Shaft Options: Short-shaft (Historic/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)
  

*Please specify Short-shaft (Historic/Reissue) or long-shaft (standard models)

*Please allow 3–5 business days for shipping. All parts are custom aged per order.