rlyman40 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Hello, I am a new guitar player (about 7 months) and an even newer ES 335 owner. I just picked up a used 2008 ES 335 and am wondering if there is a problem with it or if it's me. When the selector switch is in the middle I get no output from either pickup unless both volume knobs are turned up. The pickups work when the selector selects them and I can here them both (changed tone to 0 on one and 10 on the other) when it is in the middle but only if both volume knobs are both up. Is that how it is supposed to work? I thought I should be able to turn one down and still here the other. I know this is a beginner question but at 49 I am a beginner:) Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 No output if one volume is at 0. They're all like that. Care to post some pictures? (create an account at photobucket, upload pictures there, paste the IMG code here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L5Larry Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 When the selector switch is in the middle I get no output from either pickup unless both volume knobs are turned up. Is that how it is supposed to work? Yes, this is typical of most dual pickup Gibson's. It is a function of the sequence in which the pickups, pots, and switch are wired to the jack. It takes a little getting used to, but you'll be accumstomed to it in no time. It also serves well as a "mute" function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlyman40 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks, Sure I will post some as soon as I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlyman40 Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Here are the pictures I said I would post. There are a couple of very small nicks and some rash on the back but overall it is in nice shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobv Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 WOH! no seams on that quilted maple top -- and back! Beautiful guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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