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Epiphone PR5-E Electro Acoustic Guitar Natural (with ) Questions & Answers
The pickup on my epiphone pr5 booms if i play
Sounds like you are using incorrect settings on the amp you are using. Try all tone controls at 12 o'clock as a start. Excess bass boost is a good way to have the problem occur. Also back off the volume control. "Handling" noise or scratching from handling the guitar is NORMAL for this type pickup. Back down the volume and DO NOT boost the highs or lows to help with the handling noise problem.
What Epiphone model did I purchase?
Sounds like perhaps a Les Paul Special II, but more detail is needed to say for sure. There was a lot of variation in their Les Paul models. Posting a photo of both sides and the headstock is best.
-Has the guitar any binding, and what colour?
-Is the back of the guitar white or all black?
-Exactly what is on the front of the headstock, 'Epiphone', the 4-diamond logo, anything else?
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Epiphone volume and tone controls
The controls should be setup in pairs (as long as the electronics haven't been modified. The two closest to the pickups are the volumes and the other two are the tone controls. The top knob set should be your neck pickup and the bottom set is for the bridge.
Schematics and wiring diagram for the typical les paul (sheraton) controls:
http://www.guitarelectronics.com/product/WDUHH3T2202
Good luck!
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