Gibson Les Paul Tribute: Sticking Selector Switch and a Move from 8s to 10s
A Gibson Les Paul Tribute came in with a sticking selector switch and an order for 10s over 8s.
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Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster: Tuning Instability and Swapped Saddles
A Fender Troy Van Leeuwen Jazzmaster came in for a setup and tuning drift. Two saddles were swapped; the drift traced to the floating bridge.
Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster: Setup After a Home Attempt
A purple Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster came in out of spec after a home setup attempt. Saddles, intonation, springs and truss rod reset, nut filed even.
PRS S2 Studio: Setup for the Move from 9s to 10s
A PRS S2 Studio in Frost Blue Metallic came in to go from 9s to 10s. Truss rod, saddles, intonation and tremolo springs reset for the heavier set.
Fender G-5A VG Stratocaster: Synth Dropout and Setup for 10s
A Fender G-5A VG Stratocaster came in for 10s, a setup and a synth that cut out. A loose wire inside was the cause.
How to Tell If a Vintage Gibson's Pickups Are Original
Bought a vintage Gibson and not sure if the pickups are original? Here's what we check at the bench — pot dates, PAF and Patent Number markers, bobbin construction, and...