Contemplating Gretsch 6120 LTV modifications. Any opinions?

[TerryD]

just got a 2010 Chet Atkins 6120 1959 LTV

Here are some mods I'm planning:

Since it hasn't been played much, my habit is to throw just the wood on top a speaker for 8 hours or so.  Done this many times.  Does that ever open things up as those molecules get smashed...in a good way.

Treble bypass on the master.

Better lifts for the pu's ala TV Jones

A couple of ideas I got in a round about way from the Toneman:

Different wiring...but I'm not sure how arranging the order of the signal path actually changes things.  How can I get by without the high priced kits?

Don got some unpotted pus from TV.  I'm contemplating depotting mine...cause I'm cheap.  I've done it before by disassebling (cheaper pus) and a light touch with a hair dryer.  Any good ideas??

Different tone caps...always an upgrade.

Any helpful input is appreciated...probably a lot more than ridicule.

[HotBluePlates]

Altering your guitar to get the sound you want is such a personal thing, I wouldn't know how to respond. I know I've done things others would recommend against.

I would probably suggest leaving the wiring harness alone, unless your guitar has some cheap switches or pots that you'd like to upgrade. I would usually look at this as a reliability issue more than a tone issue.

A treble-bleed/treble-bypass cap is strictly up to you. If you play a fair amount of time with the volume rolled back and don't like the loss of highs, it's worthwhile (or if you need a brighter low-volume option). You can always experiment with a resistor in series with the bypass cap to control how much the highs are increased as you roll back the volume.

I'm not familiar with any sonic improvement coming from de-potting pickups. Instead, my experience has been more about squeal caused by unpotted pickups. Either way, if you must do it, you're probably on the right track with using a hair dryer. Obviously be extremely careful with the windings, as that wire is thinner than hair.

[Boots Deville]

I bought one of those when that model came out in '06.  Love that guitar.  I've done nothing to mine.  I'd like to do the treble bleed, but haven't gotten around to it yet.  I don't look forward to working on hollow body wiring with excitement.