Post a pic of your axe

Unless you have some knowledge of guitar electrics and repair I would say take it to someone who does.

you could look on YouTube of course and many people will say have a go but I only do the basics myself.

good luck hope you get it sorted. 👍
 


Forum member and MLF Darrel Higham (Hillbillybackcat IIRC) has a new tutorial series on Rockabilly guitar starting in Guitar Techniques magazine - first article was very good.
 
taipeisafc said:
Forum member and MLF Darrel Higham (Hillbillybackcat IIRC) has a new tutorial series on Rockabilly guitar starting in Guitar Techniques magazine - first article was very good.
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Darrel has played with some of the best players around. Worth a go I’m sure - do you know if there is an on line version?
 
Big Jeff said:
Unless you have some knowledge of guitar electrics and repair I would say take it to someone who does.

you could look on YouTube of course and many people will say have a go but I only do the basics myself.

good luck hope you get it sorted. 👍
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Opened the switch plate and immediately wished I hadn’t :D it looked like a bomb
Big Jeff said:
Unless you have some knowledge of guitar electrics and repair I would say take it to someone who does.

you could look on YouTube of course and many people will say have a go but I only do the basics myself.

good luck hope you get it sorted. 👍
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Sorted, just a dry joint on the bridge connection. 20 minutes and 10 English pounds.
 
Ditchboy said:
Opened the switch plate and immediately wished I hadn’t :D it looked like a bomb

Sorted, just a dry joint on the bridge connection. 20 minutes and 10 English pounds.
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I can solder a bit but I’m not consistently good so I shy away from pickups .

I always feel like I need a third hand

Glad you got it sorted 👍

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I’ve recently started playing an acoustic I’ve had in the house gathering dust for years and decided to learn how to play, had a couple of lessons and thinking about buying an electric guitar and amp. Tutor has recommended a brand called Jet, the 300 series is only 150 quid ish and the get good reviews. Anyone had any first hand experience of them? Thanks!
 
Travis Bickle said:
I’ve recently started playing an acoustic I’ve had in the house gathering dust for years and decided to learn how to play, had a couple of lessons and thinking about buying an electric guitar and amp. Tutor has recommended a brand called Jet, the 300 series is only 150 quid ish and the get good reviews. Anyone had any first hand experience of them? Thanks!
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yes mate cracking first guitar ,only problem is they are o.o.stock everywhere ,i was going to get one ,rang a few dealers and they say early Feb ,but i don't know if the prices will have risen .
Go onto Youtube and type ...."one of the best budget guitars "and see Dave Simpson who knows his stuff put it through it's paces.
Not just a great "starter "guitar, it's a great guitar full stop .
 
Guitar Man said:
yes mate cracking first guitar ,only problem is they are o.o.stock everywhere ,i was going to get one ,rang a few dealers and they say early Feb ,but i don't know if the prices will have risen .
Go onto Youtube and type ...."one of the best budget guitars "and see Dave Simpson who knows his stuff put it through it's paces.
Not just a great "starter "guitar, it's a great guitar full stop .
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Cheers! They have a couple of the other models in Windows but not the JS 300 which seems to be the popular one.
 
Travis Bickle said:
Cheers! They have a couple of the other models in Windows but not the JS 300 which seems to be the popular one.
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Were they the more pricey one's? reliced or flame top ?.
The JS300 3 x single coil p'ups (£150)and the JS400 humbucker and 2 x single coils (£159) are the one's to go for , but i've got a sneaking suspicion that the next batch will be a bit more.
 
Guitar Man said:
Were they the more pricey one's? reliced or flame top ?.
The JS300 3 x single coil p'ups (£150)and the JS400 humbucker and 2 x single coils (£159) are the one's to go for , but i've got a sneaking suspicion that the next batch will be a bit more.
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It’s the JT300 and jS 450 that’s in stock, I don’t know enough to pretend to know what the difference is between the ranges is.
 
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Pickup is fkd. It’s away to be re-wound / repaired rather than shelling out for a new one. This is why I don’t touch my electrics much. Too much faff on.
 
Big Jeff said:
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Looked at them but it wasn’t far off the cost of a new set. Probably be worth it if you have some vintage pups worth big money. Im using Anderson in Kent, apparently they make good pickups too. I’m looking at about £50 I think. Plus fitting once it gets back to the guitar tech.
 
Ditchboy said:
Looked at them but it wasn’t far off the cost of a new set. Probably be worth it if you have some vintage pups worth big money. Im using Anderson in Kent, apparently they make good pickups too. I’m looking at about £50 I think. Plus fitting once it gets back to the guitar tech.
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Tim (MIlls) from Bare Knuckle is very well respected in the PUP world - just something to consider for next time
 

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