Jeremy Morton
-
Posts
416 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
2
Posts posted by Jeremy Morton
-
-
As a woodworker and guitar tech who takes great pride in his work, when I see sloppy workmanship like this and lack of attention to detail (basically a hack-job on the hole drilling) of these Gibson bridge plates, it's embarrassing.
I question that bridge plate being solid maple. Here's what a solid maple bridge plate looks like.
DC
DC,
You are welcome to question it. But the fact is that they are solid maple.
the darkness seen around the edges is likely from when they are cut.
J
-
Gibson said its Maple, but didn't say if it was laminate or not.
The Bridge plate is solid maple.
-
Gibson said its Maple, but didn't say if it was laminate or not.
The Bridge plate is solid maple.
-
We will get this figured out for you. I have some calls in. Do you have a tech that you work with near you? I will be in touch by PM.
Thanks
JM
-
Wow!
I am a big proponent of dual source PU's! Any undersaddle would be just fine, perhaps something with a volume wheel like the baggs element but that would need a second input jack. If you can find an under saddle that can run into the same jack that would mean less drilling.
Let us know how it goes when you put the second PU in.
All the best.
JM
-
Are you near a guitar tech? That's where I would take it. I'm sure it's just a matter of squeezing some adhesive under there to make it re-bond to the top. But I would take it to a tech and have them do it.
Don't squeeze adhessive under the PG! If you are the original owner contact Customer Service in Nashville and talk to them about your options 1 800 444 2766 option 4. They maybe able to direct you to someone in your area that can help.
All the best
Jeremy
-
1
-
1
-
-
Do you unplug the guitar when not playing thru the system? Always unplug durring breaks, both bathroom and set:)
-
I have a friend who uis getting rid of newer Prototype for a very good value, i think it comes with a nice carbon fiber case.
if anyone is interested let me know and i will get you in touch with him.
JM
-
Well EA it is clear that that guitar is not for you and perhaps you should just look forward at finding one that suits and the sound that you are looking for. I am sure it is exactly what someone else is looking for and it will find a good and loving home. All of the regulars here on the forum know that each guitar is individual and no two are exactly the same sound, burst, different wood etc. New Strings may do the trick, who knows? Perhaps the ball end is not snugged up to the bridge pins, there are alot of variables.
JM
-
It may take a while for the bird to wake up. New strings may make a difference, Even though they look new they may be dead.
JM
-
I have a ivory white LP Studio 2007. Never gigged sits on stand in my dinning room. Went to pick it up yesterday and have cracks in finish along the body joins...
This is the 2nd I have had, the first, the finish broke around the tail stop posts and was replaced under warranty in under 6 weeks and at that time was just sitting in its case!
Now, I know there is a fad for relic models and that over many years some finishes do craze, but 4 years? No smoke, direct light/heat and largely under used??
I think it is unacceptable to be honest. Am at a loss to know whether to leave it and let it get worse and have a refinish or give in to the fact that Gibsons really are sh1tilly made - no matter all the bollocks they spin you about cellulose being the best finishes...
If it was sitting in the living room on a stand Ai would bet that It got dry then humid. Even electric guitars will move with humidity and temp changes and the joints is where the lacquer will check first. Unless the room where the guitar is stored is humidity and temperature controlled all the time any guitar will like change in that location.
JM
-
As for set up every six months that is something that I do as i can do it myself. I do it on all my guitars, not only my Gibsons.Some places go through more change thank others and it allows for me to keep tha action consistent. A newer guitar will also change alot more than an older one.
-
Wow! I am sorry that you were disappointed in the action on the guitar, It seems as though it was right at first and became a little less so as time went on. There are several things that can cause this to happen. When the guitar is in the factory it in a controled environment. When the guitargets to it's new home it does adapt to the environment it lives in, if its dry it will likely need some humidity and the action will actually get a bit lower and possibly cause some buzzing. If there is too much humidity the guitar will puff up and cause the action too rise even a full 1/8 inch higher than it was when it has left the factory. I suggest to people to get their guitar settup every 6 months as it will continue to change and it is a great idea to have a saddle for the Summer and another for the Winter this way it is easy to adjust to seasonal changes. As for the saddle having a little bit of room that is what Baggs suggest for the best possible contact with the baggs element. Hopefully your SJ is playing great again.
-
PM sent
-
BoyVader,
give me a call toll free @ 1 800 426 2636 then dial 0. Ask the receptionist to page Jeremy Morton and i will talk you thru it.
All the best
JM
-
Hi There,
If you post a picture I can likely tell you how to take care of it.
The type of glue is super glue. A very very small amount is used for each fret.
On rare occassions it will be missed if there is some on the fret board, i will do my best to help you out.
Jeremy Morton
Gibson Montana
Product Specialist
Gibson Vintage Reissues Made For Japan
in Gibson Acoustic
Posted
PM sent