Sheik Yerbouti Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hey, I recently got a Les Paul copy that I am playing through an Epi Valve Jr head with matching cabinet, basically a 5watt class A amp, with only a volume control. I have noticed that when I switch from Treble to both to bridge, there's either a delay or nothing at all. I've tried quickly flipping the switch back and forth and if I move it slightly one direction or the other I do hear some static. I am going straight into my amp, no effect pedal (I have a Zoom II 505 I got used, but I really think it's either a pos or I am a dope and don't know how to use it) So is this normal? I've already returned one of these guitars for a similar issue (treble volume was roughly 1/3 the volume of the rhythm) Am I doing something wrong? Please advise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotcanX Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 The switch could be defective, or perhaps in need of cleaning (the contacts tend to oxidize) or else there may be some so-so solder joints on it (I've had that happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheik Yerbouti Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 This is literally a brand new guitar. And it was damn near top of the line, I posted it in another thread, don't want to repeat the name as it is not an epi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 H...... I've already returned one of these guitars for a similar issue (treble volume was roughly 1/3 the volume of the rhythm) In that case, could the bridge pup perhaps been too low in relation to the neck pup (or neck pup too high.... or combo of both) ??? As far as your current problem, yeah, it sounds as it's switch or wiring/soldering related, as Rotcan suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPR91281734033 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi, I recently had a similar problem with my Epi Les Paul Standard; the Neck selection just wouldn't work but the Middle and Bridge were fine! So I took it to my uncle and he told me that when he took the selector switch out of the guitar the neck's prong that comes into contact with the switch blade was bent out of the way so that a full contact was not possible. All he had to do was use a flathead screwdriver to bend the prong back into place. Hopefully that helps :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheik Yerbouti Posted March 28, 2008 Author Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hmmm I think I could manage to take the switch out, and look at it, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubstar Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 even if the guitar is new, the switch might have sat around for a year before it was used, or the guitar might have sat for a year before you bought it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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