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    Tuning Stability for the Wildkat

    in Epiphone Electrics

    Posted

    Thanks for the suggestions. I don't hear a ping when tuning. I think I am going to try the "nut Sauce" idea and will likely get a roller bridge in the new year.

     

    Well, that's good! Sometimes the strings don't make much sound, at all, but still "click" or tug, at the nut. You can

    actually feel it, even if you can't hear it. If it's not doing any of that, then perhaps it only needs a good setup?

    The roller bridge will certainly not hurt, the situation. Might have them check the truss rod, to be sure it's tight,

    as well. Just some (more) thoughts. [biggrin]

     

    CB

    Tuning Stability for the Wildkat

    in Epiphone Electrics

    Posted

    Check the Nut! Most "tuning" issues originate there. If it "pings" when tuning, the string are catching in the slots.

    If you're not comfortable widening the slots, a little, then have a proper "set up" done, including the nut slots.

    IF you use a variety of string gauges, have the slots cut for the largest (obviously). And "Nut Sauce" or just

    powdered graphite in the nut slots, after proper cutting (if needed), works wonders as well.

     

    Good Luck!

     

    CB

    Gibson ES 347 - The Red-Headed Stepchild of the Gibson Line?

    in Gibson ES

    Posted

    The ES-347 will become collectible when Eric Clapton is shown with one on an album cover.

     

    He'd better hurry up, he's no Spring Chicken.

     

    I'm one to talk, I turn 56 this Saturday. How the hell did that happen?

     

    Ahhh, you're still a "kid!" I turned 66, yesterday (November 3)! [scared] "Time Flies!" Especially, these days!

    It's the old "toilet paper roll syndrome"...the closer to the end, you get, the faster it goes!" :unsure:

     

    CB

    Gibson ES 347 - The Red-Headed Stepchild of the Gibson Line?

    in Gibson ES

    Posted

    Back, when I got my Gibson "Lucille" they weren't offering a regular ES-345 or 355, at all!

    AND, "Lucille" was 400 bucks LESS, than a ES-335, as well! I asked my dealer about

    that "weird" price difference, and he said (pretty much) the same thing, about 335's

    being a LOT more popular, and selling 10-1 over "Lucille" at that time. Probably not

    a lot different, now...except Gibson "wised up," on "Lucille's" price point! Sure

    glad I got mine, when I did! Paid right at $1,600 (new) including tax, and case,

    of course. 335's were going for right at $2,000 including tax, at that time. At

    least, at my dealer's.

     

    CB

    New SG Standard.... comes with a gig bag???

    in Gibson USA

    Posted

    "I tried MANY cases including two different Gator cases made for SG's (including the one you're considering buying)

    and none of them fit my SG's properly without slippage and slop inside."

     

    Interesting! [confused]:-k All my 2013 SG's came with cases, and they ALL fit, snugly, inside! No movement, whatsoever.

    So, I wonder what "Gibson" or their case makers did, or are doing, differently? And, Why???

     

     

    CB

    LP Standard Inlays issue

    in Gibson Repair and Restoration

    Posted

    Well I took the guitar to the store and it turns our that the inlays are ungluing and lifting off. They took some pictures in the store to send them to Gibson and see what would be the next step. I'm very frustrated about this. I bought a $3,000 guitar that needs to be fixed... how disappointing is that

     

    OK...sorry [blush] , I didn't notice this post, before I posted. Glad you found out what was going on!

     

    Cheers,

     

    CB

    LP Standard Inlays issue

    in Gibson Repair and Restoration

    Posted

    You say you just noticed it...have you had the guitar since 2012? Have you ever oiled or conditioned

    the fret board? There's a chance, that the area you talk about, is "dry," and has receded slightly.

    You may just need to use lemon oil, or a fret board conditioner. It's hard (for us) to tell you,

    since we can't see it/feel it. IF it's always been that way, then yeah...you need to have an authorized

    Gibson repair service/Luthier, fix it, as a "warranty claim!"

     

    There have been some good suggestions, here...BUT, If you're not familiar, or comfortable, doing it yourself,

    and/or don't have the proper tools, I'd recommend you let a Pro do it, just to be safe!

     

    Good Luck!

     

    CB

    Broken Togpot on Kirk Douglas SG

    in Gibson Repair and Restoration

    Posted

    You should be able to get a replacement Togpot, from Gibson, through your authorized Gibson dealer.

    If your dealer doesn't stock that particular part, they should be able to get one, from Gibson.

    That part is used on several Gibson 3-pickup SG's. Gibson often doesn't supply those kinds of parts,

    to individuals. But, they will, through their dealer network.

     

    Good Luck!

     

    CB

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