Travis1985 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Hello all!! totally new here, thank you in advance. So i got my Epiphone les paul traditional pro ii a few days ago for Father's Day, I love it!!! But.. when I engage the 15db boost, it is so harsh and hissy ,it is a constant noise no matter if the volume pots are up or down, same for the tone pots, it is almost not usable .. is this normal or is there an issue ? any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Hello all!! totally new here, thank you in advance. So i got my Epiphone les paul traditional pro ii a few days ago for Father's Day, I love it!!! But.. when I engage the 15db boost, it is so harsh and hissy ,it is a constant noise no matter if the volume pots are up or down, same for the tone pots, it is almost not usable .. is this normal or is there an issue ? any help would be greatly appreciated. One possibility, especially since the noise isn't reduced or augmented, by the pots, is a bad (shorting) lead cord, between your guitar and amp! That (almost) seems more likely. Why that would happen, only on the Boost function, seems odd, though. Unless there's a short in that particular circuit? This is only supposition, without being able to hear it, and see what actions trigger it. IF the lead cord isn't the problem, A good Luthier, or repair person, should be able to sort it out, quickly enough. If it's brand new, and/or still under warranty, then the dealer or authorized Gibson/Epiphone service center, or tech, can help you,as part of the warranty service. Good Luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megafrog Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Take it back for warranty work, that isn't normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 No idea how these work, of if it's even normal. just a thought.. try a new battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis1985 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 One possibility, especially since the noise isn't reduced or augmented, by the pots, is a bad (shorting) lead cord, between your guitar and amp! That (almost) seems more likely. Why that would happen, only on the Boost function, seems odd, though. Unless there's a short in that particular circuit? This is only supposition, without being able to hear it, and see what actions trigger it. IF the lead cord isn't the problem, A good Luthier, or repair person, should be able to sort it out, quickly enough. If it's brand new, and/or still under warranty, then the dealer or authorized Gibson/Epiphone service center, or tech, can help you,as part of the warranty service. Good Luck! CB I'm actually using a wireless receiver, works flawlessly with all my other guitars, ones with active and passive pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis1985 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 No idea how these work, of if it's even normal. just a thought.. try a new battery? Yeah second thing i tried. still same thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis1985 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Take it back for warranty work, that isn't normal. I think this might be my only option, i got it at Guitar Center, would i take it back to them or contact Epiphone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I think this might be my only option, i got it at Guitar Center, would i take it back to them or contact Epiphone? Back to Guitar Center! They can repair or replace it! I would guess, they'd merely replace it, unless they are out of stock of that model, or color, etc. Even if they're out of stock, they can call around the country, to different GC locations, to find you a replacement. Good Luck!! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis1985 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 Awesome thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 Awesome thank you! You're most welcome. Good Luck, to you...hope it all works out, in the end. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis1985 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'll let you guys know, thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 I'll let you guys know, thanks for all the help Do that...and remember "Photos, or it didn't happen!" CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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