Hey guys. So I bought this bass used, and now that it’s adjusting to my environment and I’m getting a little buzz, I figured I’d give it a setup. As I went to do it, though, I noticed the headpiece was lifting off at a bit of an angle. How bad is this, how quickly do I need to address it, and how would I fix it? Thanks, y’all.
I run a charity that gives instruments to underpriviledged children and was given this nearly new Epi 12 string. I have a luthier that donates his time to do setups and fret jobs and neck work, but he's skittish at attempting a fix on this. Worth spending time on to repair, or relegate it to being a wall hanger art piece?
So the other night when I left my building, there was an epiphone acoustic guitar without strings sitting against the steps to my building.
Even if it can't be fixed, I figured I could make some kind of art piece out of it or something.
For whatever reason, I could not let this more than likely useless guitar sit outside before someone broke it even more.
I don't know too much about guitars, so I'll include a pic or 2 and would greatly appreciate if someone could tell me whether I'm headed to a music store or Michael's for craft supplies.
Without using informed guitar language, it looks like the top of the neck has almost been decapitated.
It looked flawless until I picked it up, and the neck turned into a pendulum.
Yes, I know it's probably more money to fix it than it would be to buy a new one, but Im one of those old people who still has hope.
If it can't be fixed, I'd love to hear any suggestions as far as creating a piece of art with it.
It’s a fender Stratocaster with a satin finish.
Im from annaba, my cat broke my guitar, i just wanted to ask if it was repairable, if yes, if anybody can just help me with anything that would be awesome, give me tips, places to go in the east side of Algeria, anything please thank you so much.
Dropped a vase on my guitar, long story. Anyways was wondering how much this would cost to get it to looking similar to how it was before, no idea what work that would require though as I’ve never broken a guitar like this before. Epiphone SG for reference, mahogany body. Based in UK if that changes anything.
Thanks for any help!
Please recommend a Stratocaster that is a good choice if I plan to replace the pickups!
Can someone point out a good site for guitar parts? I'm looking for a locking collar for my Ibanez Jiva Jr trem arm.
Hello, fellow Gretsch players!
After having loved my 5622T electric for about 5 years, there was an issue with the input jack literally just weeks ago and I was able to get someone to fix it! Now, just days before a f*cking gig (of course), the bridge pickup has incredibly low volume.
No distortion, no audible sound issues other than brutally low volume. After doing some research, it seems like it's a very low chance that the pick-up itself is the issue - it's most likely the pickup switch. I've done the recommended solution of putting some DeoxIT in the switch and toggling it back and forth, and after a few times trying that out and putting varrying levels of liquid...still zero change with the issue.
What is my next step here? How can I fix this before my gig on Saturday? Incredibly frustrating how this guitar has had zero issues for years until two separate issues pop up in the same month. Wtf.
I fix up some woodwind instruments and said I'd help a buddy out with his guitar (There's some body damage on the back).
I took a quick look and assumed the Guitar was made by Marshall the amplifier company but to my surpise they don't make guitars.
Help would be appreciated
Early 2000’s MIM Fender Jazz bass. Treble side string looks a lot closer to the edge of the neck than the bass side. Included a few pics from different angles including the nut and neck pocket.
Thanks!
My friend asked me to fix his bass as it stopped making any noise other than unintelligble static when plugged in. When I checked the wiring one wire connecting the audio jack was disconnected but it didn't fix the issue when I resoldered it, and then I changed all the Wires and still no dice. Would this be an issue with the pickups l, all the electronics or just one piece and how could I check?
Part of headstock finish chipped off, would gluing piece back on be suffice, or should I take it in.
I recently bought a brand-new Cort Action PJ bass and noticed some black marks/residue on several of the pickup pole pieces. One of the marks was also transferred onto the protective plastic film that covered the pickup.
I tried gently wiping the pole pieces with a dry microfiber cloth, but the remaining marks won’t come off. The bass seems to sound and work normally.
Does this look like normal wax potting, varnish, or manufacturing residue, or could it be corrosion? Is it harmless and purely cosmetic, or would you return/exchange a new bass because of this?
I’ve attached close-up photos of the pole pieces and the protective film. Thanks!
I just installed new strings on my guitar but one has a really weird spot and sounds so buzzy. Did i somehow break it or is it defective ?