Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I just bought my first ever electric guitar. A beauty. A used 07 Epi LP studio. Like new. Been playing it the last few days and I have been lovin life. So, since I haven't played in like 15 years got up this moring and went to practice. Tuned it up with the electonic tuner and plugged in into the amp. But (remember I'm new to this) stuck the cord into the headphone jack. Now, I got nothin'. No noise from the amp. The Korg tuner doesn't see a signal either. Have I killed it? Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redddog Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Unlikely, dude. Guitars just don't break overnight. Try the obvious. Volume knobs, standby switches, pedal batteries, cords etc. And believe me, if it is something silly, you will not be the first to slap your forehead and look around to make sure no one saw. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Make sure you don't have one of the volume knobs turned all the way down. They both need to be turned up a tad or else you will get nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Yeah, that what I figured at first too. So I set everything at mid point, set the amp at 4, flipped the toggle and tried all settings. Then I hooked it up to the tuner that had just worked and got no signal there either. But Y'all agree, plugging into the headphone jack shouldn't break it? Right? Oh yeah, and all I have is the amp (Frontman 15-G) and the guitar. Don't see any kind of standby switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad1 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 And you made sure the cable was pushed in all the way? On the guitar, and the amp? I only ask because sometimes on my fender amp I don't push it in all the way and for a second I can't figure out what's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSDx Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Now' date=' I got nothin'. No noise from the amp. The Korg tuner doesn't see a signal either. Have I killed it? Really? [/quote'] Highly doubtful you've hurt the guitar .... dunno 'bout the amp..... but I could be wrong on both counts....almost makes me want to try with my disposable Epiphone Studio 15R ss amp, but.....I kind of like having a backup to my backup amp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 I plugged and unplugged, switched ends on the cable and pushed, pulled and wiggled it. Guess I'm screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AS90 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Its probably just a loose connection, open it up and look for anything obvious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 I get feed back when I bring the cable to the amp so it seems to be working. And, I get no signal into the Korg tuner either, so think it's the guitar not the devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchale Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Its probably just a loose connection' date=' open it up and look for anything obvious.[/quote'] I'd start with the output jack on the guitar. I had a wire break off of my SG shortly after buying it. If you have a multimeter you can check for output from the guitar with the multimeter. Actually the first thing I would do is try a different cable if you have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 I'd start with the output jack on the guitar. I had a wire break off of my SG shortly after buying it. If you have a multimeter you can check for output from the guitar with the multimeter. Good idea. I will do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hungrycat Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Sounds like a bad guitar cord to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcwillow777 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 I agree about the guitar cable, try a new one. I've had several go bad. Some were easy fixes, others not so. Is it a descent cable, or one of the cheapy cheapos that Epi gives away with new guitars. If it is, I'd bet on the cord. If not the cable, I'd look at the jack on your guitar. Maybe one of the wires have broken off and just needs to be soldered on again. Regardless, it can't be exttremely serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 Well, thanks all. It's in the shop now. Went and tried my local music shop's cord and amp and it is definitly the git fiddle. Probably a broken wire somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchale Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 Well' date=' thanks all. It's in the shop now. Went and tried my local music shop's cord and amp and it is definitly the git fiddle. Probably a broken wire somewhere. [/quote'] That's the best thing to do if you're not comfortable digging into it yourself. Please let us know the outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 That's the best thing to do if you're not comfortable digging into it yourself. Please let us know the outcome. Definitely interested in what your find. No output = Broken wire. I'm guessing output jack was loose, spun while plugging/unplugging, broke one of the two wires. Hmmmmm..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 7, 2010 Author Share Posted June 7, 2010 Definitely interested in what your find. No output = Broken wire. I'm guessing output jack was loose' date=' spun while plugging/unplugging, broke one of the two wires. Hmmmmm.....[/quote'] I have done some soldering in the past when playing with radios wiring mic's etc. I had opened the covers and eyeballed the wiring looking for obvious breaks, especially the output jack. I didn't see anything, but I could've missed it. I will post when I hear from the repair guy tomorrow. I can't imagine it's anything other than a broken wire somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 O.K. Got the call that the EPI is fixed. Short was found...I think he said at the output plug. Going to pick it up in a few. So, all is good now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Unlikely' date=' dude.,,,if it is something silly, you will not be the first to slap your forehead and look around to make sure no one saw. [/quote'] I'd start with the output jack on the guitar. I'd look at the jack on your guitar. Maybe one of the wires have broken off No output = Broken wire. I'm guessing output jack Your tech said at the output jack? Hey, way to go, Folks!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg1281734262 Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 Your tech said at the output jack? Hey' date=' way to go, Folks!!!!!!![/quote'] That's what I thought he said on phone....but when I picked it up he said it was the wiring for the switch. I guess the ground is wound around the lead and there was a break in the insulation that shorted the thing. Anyway, $26.00 to fix plus had him restring and set up. And now I am back to trying to make something nice sounding come out of it. And, damn I wish I were better at that. I will post pics if I can figure it out. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Hmmm- Well, the output of the Pup selector switch DOES go to the "hot" on the Guitar output jack, the other wire at jack is for ground. So we were RIGHT anyway!!!!!! Yar, Yar, Yar!!!!!! Glad git is back on line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHULTZSRV Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Anilmalfarm that is a cool looking avatar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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