deflepfan Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Will have to take the Agile apart, again. Went to use it yesterday and the neck pup is a no-go! I just reconnected the ground on this thing.:D Couldn't they have both gone at the same time? NOOO! Just venting. I may be able to get to it later today. Hope it's just a wire. Hmmm. Maybe a total re-wire is in order. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Wow, this is totally nuts!!!! Sounds like it's time to pull covers off both switch and knobs, do visual inspect, do multimeter resistance/continuity "point-to-point" checks on wires going from pup(s) to switch, then switch back to jack. BUT, the bridge pup is good by what you're saying, so problem will hopefully be isolated to neck pup. 1. Does neck pup play AT ALL? (with switch in Neck position OR in Middle), looking for a pickup output from either position to see if it's still alive... 2. Are there "Drop Bears" in Cape Cod? Possible Switch problem, Wire problem, or (shudder) Pup problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 I had checked the pup with the switch in all positions. And I had already considered the switch as being the issue. When I first got the guitar I noticed that the switch would spin around. I figured at some point it would cause a problem. BUT, I have a secret desire that it is the pup! :D I was playing with the Agile this morning and looked up and there she was, sitting so pretty in her stand - The Junior!! And my thoughts started to waunder towards new pups in the Agile, and maybe a total mod! It would have to wait a bit, but I could start ordering parts and work on it later in the summer!! If this happens (and I'm leaning towards it) I'll be looking for recommendations for replacement parts! Stay tuned! Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CajunBlues Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Sheila: You are not alone... I just purchased a brand new Epiphone LP Special SC (P90) and all I did was open up tha back cavity and take a look... After screwing the cover back on, the neck pickup and middle position didn't work... Those chinese electronics are crap... Full of Gremlins... Anyway I was going to replace them anyway... I have the new pots, switch, jack etc.. in my guitar now... You can always quickly wire up your pickup to an old jack laying around... Plug in and tap the pup with a screwdriver.... That will let you know if you pup is alive or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Sheila: You are not alone... I just purchased a brand new Epiphone LP Special SC (P90) and all I did was open up tha back cavity and take a look... After screwing the cover back on' date=' the neck pickup and middle position didn't work... Those chinese electronics are crap... Full of Gremlins... Anyway I was going to replace them anyway... I have the new pots, switch, jack etc.. in my guitar now... You can always quickly wire up your pickup to an old jack laying around... Plug in and tap the pup with a screwdriver.... That will let you know if you pup is alive or not... [/quote'] Sorry to hear the that! Curious if others are having problems with their SC's. A few of the members here have them. Still think it's the switch but will know for sure later when I test it out. Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gl297 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That's a bummer Sheila, and it's not like these Agiles are inexpensive either. I think it's time to trade it in and get a LP Standard. Epi or Gibson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrjones200x Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Get a Gibson LP BFG! Very differnt and awesome! P90 warmth and high gain bridge, mixed is just great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sheila Take a voltmeter and trace the issue down. When a pup suddenly stops working, it's rarely the pup that is causing the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Sheila Take a voltmeter and trace the issue down. When a pup suddenly stops working' date=' it's rarely the pup that is causing the problem.[/quote'] Wondering if the 3 way switch is one of those "sealed in a box" specials, rather than the the good 'ol mechanical... Prefer the mechanical, I've disassembled 2 broken mech switches and reassembled the good parts to make one useable switch... Anxiously awaiting what you find/see/have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New To Strats Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 If the "sealed in a box" switch isn't mechanical, what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 If the "sealed in a box" switch isn't mechanical' date=' what is it?[/quote'] I'm "assuming" low quality, mass-produced, prone to failure switch. Of course it has "mechanical" attributes! It goes CLICK, CLICK, eh? If I had one here, I'd go ahead an open it up for grins just to see what is inside..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New To Strats Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm "assuming" low quality' date=' mass-produced, prone to failure switch.Of course it has "mechanical" attributes! It goes CLICK, CLICK, eh? If I had one here, I'd go ahead an open it up for grins just to see what is inside..... [/quote'] OK, that makes sense. Not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deflepfan Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 OK' date=' that makes sense. Not.[/quote']You have to excuse Animal. He sometimes goes off in a direction where no one can follow. :) But, we love him anyways!!:- Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 You have to excuse Animal. He sometimes goes off in a direction where no one can follow. But' date=' we love him anyways!![biggrin'] Sheila I thought it made perfect sense.... Did NOT! Did TOO! Did NOT! DID TOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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