scottb Posted April 26, 2008 Report Posted April 26, 2008 Here's a few of the pickguards I've been working on. Quote
BFrank Posted April 26, 2008 Report Posted April 26, 2008 It's not uncommon to have setup problems on a new guitar. A shame, but true. Worst than I thought. Here's what the tech at Sweetwater had to say after getting it back in the shop. At this point, I'm going to wait until they get more in stock. +++ I have your guitar up on the bench right now and found that the guy that was in charge of making the nut for your guitar didn't do a good job. The nut was sanded down too low, and thus, the slots had to barely get cut in. If I cut them any lower, the guitar will fret out on the first fret. I can already tell the D-string is barely buzzing because it is hitting the fret. Also, I noticed that the neck has a bit more relief (curve) to it than I would like to see. If I straighten it the way it should be, the strings will most certianly fret out. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 27, 2008 Report Posted April 27, 2008 Bummer amigo. Here's hoping for a speedy restock. Quote
7/4 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Posted April 29, 2008 I have your guitar up on the bench right now and found that the guy that was in charge of making the nut for your guitar didn't do a good job. The nut was sanded down too low, and thus, the slots had to barely get cut in. If I cut them any lower, the guitar will fret out on the first fret. I can already tell the D-string is barely buzzing because it is hitting the fret. Also, I noticed that the neck has a bit more relief (curve) to it than I would like to see. If I straighten it the way it should be, the strings will most certianly fret out. So he's saying the necks fucked and can't be fixed? WTF... Quote
7/4 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Posted April 29, 2008 Check this un out:G&L ASAT Bluesboy Spalted Maple Quote
jazzbo Posted April 29, 2008 Report Posted April 29, 2008 (edited) Pretty nice. My mania continues. I found a beautiful unplayed it seems used (2006) one of these. . . .(Epiphone Jack Casady Signature bass, a extensively designed bass based on an '82 Les Paul bass, has a low impedance humbucker and a mahogany block under the pickup, but the maple top floats free of the block.) SOB has tone to burn. Doesn't play as well as my fretless Wishbass to me yet. . . may need some adjustment. I'm thinking about taking off the pickguard. I'm going to try to stop buying guitars now, okay? Edited April 30, 2008 by jazzbo Quote
Shawn Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 Lon is a mighty mountain of self control. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 Yay heavy and a bottle of bread! I think I'm done after I have the Breadwinner worked on . . . or sold and replaced with something with single-ended pups. Quote
Joe G Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 I was in Elderly Instruments today and played several guitars I would have liked to take home. Just two of them - a Benadetto and a Collins (hello Texas!) - would have put me about $8000 in the red. Quote
BFrank Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 I have your guitar up on the bench right now and found that the guy that was in charge of making the nut for your guitar didn't do a good job. The nut was sanded down too low, and thus, the slots had to barely get cut in. If I cut them any lower, the guitar will fret out on the first fret. I can already tell the D-string is barely buzzing because it is hitting the fret. Also, I noticed that the neck has a bit more relief (curve) to it than I would like to see. If I straighten it the way it should be, the strings will most certianly fret out. So he's saying the necks fucked and can't be fixed? WTF... I think he's just explaining how screwed up the nut is. They expect a new shipment on 5/9, so I should be getting the replacement about a week after that. Quote
7/4 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Report Posted April 30, 2008 I have your guitar up on the bench right now and found that the guy that was in charge of making the nut for your guitar didn't do a good job. The nut was sanded down too low, and thus, the slots had to barely get cut in. If I cut them any lower, the guitar will fret out on the first fret. I can already tell the D-string is barely buzzing because it is hitting the fret. Also, I noticed that the neck has a bit more relief (curve) to it than I would like to see. If I straighten it the way it should be, the strings will most certianly fret out. So he's saying the necks fucked and can't be fixed? WTF... I think he's just explaining how screwed up the nut is. They expect a new shipment on 5/9, so I should be getting the replacement about a week after that. In that case, they should just replace the neck or the nut! Maybe they just don't have a neck to swap. Quote
7/4 Posted April 30, 2008 Author Report Posted April 30, 2008 I was in Elderly Instruments today and played several guitars I would have liked to take home. Just two of them - a Benadetto and a Collins (hello Texas!) - would have put me about $8000 in the red. They're stunning! My guitar buying days are over for now, but boy I wish I had the cash for a real nice arch top like a Sadowsky. Quote
BFrank Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 I have your guitar up on the bench right now and found that the guy that was in charge of making the nut for your guitar didn't do a good job. The nut was sanded down too low, and thus, the slots had to barely get cut in. If I cut them any lower, the guitar will fret out on the first fret. I can already tell the D-string is barely buzzing because it is hitting the fret. Also, I noticed that the neck has a bit more relief (curve) to it than I would like to see. If I straighten it the way it should be, the strings will most certianly fret out. So he's saying the necks fucked and can't be fixed? WTF... I think he's just explaining how screwed up the nut is. They expect a new shipment on 5/9, so I should be getting the replacement about a week after that. In that case, they should just replace the neck or the nut! Maybe they just don't have a neck to swap. He offered to replace both in addition to the entire guitar. The nut he could replace and ship within 24 hours, but the neck would have to be ordered. After he told me of all the problems, it seemed like this was a Fender problem and it would be much better to start from scratch. He promised to look it over before they ship the next one. Quote
jazzbo Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 You certainly deserve "Customer of the Year" from Sweetwater! Quote
AllenLowe Posted April 30, 2008 Report Posted April 30, 2008 not to change the subject, but I just picked up a Trutone archtop off of ebay, though I had sworn off hollow-bodies. The attraction is the Dearmond pickup; guitarists are always talking about getting that "vintage tone" but they are afraid to do what they have to do to get it: low-output, relatively neutral-sounding pickup (6k tops) and low-powered amps (maybe 5-10 watts) with low-powered alnico speakers. I have about 3 such amps and plenty of speakers - will report back whenever I get the guitar in the mail - Quote
7/4 Posted May 5, 2008 Author Report Posted May 5, 2008 trippy lookin' amps: http://www.arkamps.com/ Quote
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