L-4CES under warrenty

[powerwagonjohn]

I have had my L-4CES for almost a year now even though it was made Sept. 2009. I recentally brought it into Hoffman Guitars for a complete set up and check over. They found a couple frets slightly high and the outer string sadles not cut deep enough to match finger board radius. A slight fret dressing and recut sadles has my L-4 playing better than new. Gibson covered the work under warrenty[approx. $150.00] so I only paid a small shop charge. I can't say enough good thinks about Hoffman Guitars and there fantastic service, thanks Michelle! And thanks Gibson for covering the work, as they should. Now if I can only get rid of the insesent rattles from the body/pick ups/wireing. I think I will bring it back to Hoffman if I can figure it out my self. I like to do my own set ups and adjustments but not when it's under warrenty and Hoffman is the Gibson service in MN.

Thanks John

[vincentw]

Let me know what you find out about the rattle. That's odd....

[powerwagonjohn]

Some of the rattle is definatly in the pick ups as they are lose in the surrounds but we think that the wires may be vibrating against the top. I play the guitar acoustically about half the time and this is when the rattling can be heard. Will Gibson help us diagnose[cover the cost] the problem as they did with the set up? From what I have heard this is not an uncommon problem with these guitars. Will I have the same problem if I buy a L-5 or Super 400? Defintally on my wish list!! Otherwise this is a fantastic guitar. I have a 1956 ES225T, a 1968 SG Std, a 1966 SG Jr, a 1992 Guild X-170 and a 1975 Guild D-50 and if I could only choose one guitar it would be the L-4CES no question!!

Thanks John

[vincentw]

These guitars are intended to be amplified. So a rattle or buzz that is not heard amplified may not be viewed as a "problem' or defect. That said, only an authorized warranty service center can tell you what will or won't be covered after he/she evals the guitar. Schedule an appointment with Hoffman, and let me know what he says.