got my caps and pots back from the tech - Page 2

lp59aholicDon · 02-14-2008, 01:46 PM

I agree Dwagger, This" Tech" is a wreckanic, I have never ever heard of any one having problems with RS Pots, if they were competitent even half compitent Make the SOB Pay, JPizzle, Told ya to find a TV / electronics repair guy , In one ear, out the other?

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Originally Posted by dwagar

yeah, the whole can has to come out, but, so what? he screwed up, he should fix it. For free.

as far as RS pots being crap, he has his head WAY up his ass. You aren't going to buy better quality anywhere. He's trying to use that as an excuse for breaking one of your pots.

I'd still make them pay for the RS pot - you'll probably have to order it yourself though - and repair it for free.

***b-squared*** · 02-14-2008, 02:01 PM

What a nightmare...I feel for ya, bro.

I replaced my pickups in my '76 LP Custom with EMGs years ago--my first experience. It was pretty easy getting the plate on/off...I don't know what the fuss is about.. To get the speed knobs on I took a pair of pliers and GENTLY squeezed the fingers together. On one of them I got the fingers too close (loose knob) so I gently pushed a screwdriver blade between them to open it back up a bit...perfect. (It's now back stock, btw...I got past my Zakk Wylde phase.

)

On the guitar I just finished I had to lower the pot; I used 2 nuts to "lock" the distance, then put a washer between the guitar body and the 2 nuts. (That sounds weird..

) Worked like a charm.

I'd cut my losses with this guy, and tell everyone not to use him for guitar work.

Call RS, get yer stuff.

BB

JPizzzle · 02-14-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by dwagar

yeah, the whole can has to come out, but, so what? he screwed up, he should fix it. For free.

as far as RS pots being crap, he has his head WAY up his ass. You aren't going to buy better quality anywhere. He's trying to use that as an excuse for breaking one of your pots.

I'd still make them pay for the RS pot - you'll probably have to order it yourself though - and repair it for free.

Yea GC said they would give me like a $30 gift certificate to cover the $10 pot plus $8 shipping, and the fix of everything is free. If he screws up again though, i'm done with him i'm just gonna cut my losses and try out south jersey repair. I think I would then be better off with a specialized local luthier.
In regards to what he said about the rs pots i was surprised. I was explaining to him how the shaft is made of brass as opposed to aluminum, and he tried telling me it wasn't. I was like man it really is, and he didn't have much to say. He seemed pissed that I bought the same pots again, but anyway it's all payed for so cross ur fingers for me.

I should have it back by monday.

JPizzzle · 02-14-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

I agree Dwagger, This" Tech" is a wreckanic, I have never ever heard of any one having problems with RS Pots, if they were competitent even half compitent Make the SOB Pay, JPizzle, Told ya to find a TV / electronics repair guy , In one ear, out the other?

Hey don,
Wasn't really in one ear and out the other. I thought I'd be playing it safe by going to a guitar tech, but obviously an electronics repair guy would have done a much better job.

lp59aholicDon · 02-14-2008, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JPizzzle

Yea GC said they would give me like a $30 gift certificate to cover the $10 pot plus $8 shipping, and the fix of everything is free. If he screws up again though, i'm done with him i'm just gonna cut my losses and try out south jersey repair. I think I would then be better off with a specialized local luthier.
In regards to what he said about the rs pots i was surprised. I was explaining to him how the shaft is made of brass as opposed to aluminum, and he tried telling me it wasn't. I was like man it really is, and he didn't have much to say. He seemed pissed that I bought the same pots again, but anyway it's all payed for so cross ur fingers for me.

I should have it back by monday.

I would NEVER take my guitar back to a guy who screwed it up that bad the first time, take the pots , the certificate and walk somewhere else? Why give a guy a second chance to screw the same job he botched the first time?
My guitars are not learning tools for hack " Technicians"

tarddoggy · 02-14-2008, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lp59aholicDon

I would NEVER take my guitar back to a guy who screwed it up that bad the first time, take the pots , the certificate and walk somewhere else? Why give a guy a second chance to screw the same job he botched the first time?
My guitars are not learning tools for hack " Technicians"

+1....Hey there brother Don,good to see ya man!

lp59aholicDon · 02-14-2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tarddoggy

+1....Hey there brother Don,good to see ya man!

Thanks Tarddoggy, Not fully out of the woods yet, but hopefully SOON !

JPizzzle · 02-15-2008, 01:10 PM

Quick question guys, the tech states that he can't use the insulation that hg sent with my bee's-since the space is too tight in the cavity to get it to work or something. Does insulation make a difference?

***b-squared*** · 02-15-2008, 01:22 PM

Insulation...you mean on the cap wires? Show the dude the pic of my R9's cavity...it's the same spacing as in yours, even with the plate.

This guy isn't willing to take a few minutes and do a little trim work to make it fit. Another compromise...I'm telling ya...just have him button it up as is, and take the whole thing to Weldaar's house and let him do it for ya--take him a six-pack of his fave beverage, be it brewed or soda pop. Tell your tech you WANT the insulation on the caps.

That's what I'd do if I couldn't do it myself.

BB

JPizzzle · 02-15-2008, 02:03 PM

weldaar?
Yea I'm considering cutting my loses getting the gift certificate and going to someone else. i think an extra $30 or so will be worth the aggravation i'd be saving.

***b-squared*** · 02-15-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JPizzzle

weldaar?
Yea I'm considering cutting my loses getting the gift certificate and going to someone else. i think an extra $30 or so will be worth the aggravation i'd be saving.

Sorry dude--there was a similar post from a dude with the same problem more or less...

Ya, I'd go to another tech. Where do you live? One of our gurus might be right down the road from ya.

BB

shotgunlew · 02-15-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by b-squared

Sorry dude--there was a similar post from a dude with the same problem more or less...

Ya, I'd go to another tech. Where do you live? One of our gurus might be right down the road from ya.

BB

I aggre brother, If he live by me I can help him...

loneguitar · 02-15-2008, 07:29 PM

Inxs, I've been doing my own setups and repairs for years, I quite agree, if you're gonna play, do yourself a favor and learn how to repair.......

shotgunlew · 02-15-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by loneguitar

Inxs, I've been doing my own setups and repairs for years, I quite agree, if you're gonna play, do yourself a favor and learn how to repair.......

Amen brother Amen

JPizzzle · 02-16-2008, 11:32 AM

i live in philly

JPizzzle · 02-16-2008, 01:32 PM

talked to the tech today.
I called to tell him that I want the insulation and to make sure we're on the same page with everything when I drop off my guitar tomorrow night (he won't be there). In regards to the insulation he was saying how its kinda tight fit, but he'll try to do it. He was also telling me how he owned two original 50's lp's and they never had em or something. Anyway I played nice with him on the phone-so he'd do a good job. I'll let you guys know monday night how it all turned out. Keep ur fingers crossed for me all, and thx for the support so far-really pushed to making sure I get what I should have orginally.

tarddoggy · 02-16-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPizzzle

talked to the tech today.
I called to tell him that I want the insulation and to make sure we're on the same page with everything when I drop off my guitar tomorrow night (he won't be there). In regards to the insulation he was saying how its kinda tight fit, but he'll try to do it. He was also telling me how he owned two original 50's lp's and they never had em or something. Anyway I played nice with him on the phone-so he'd do a good job. I'll let you guys know monday night how it all turned out. Keep ur fingers crossed for me all, and thx for the support so far-really pushed to making sure I get what I should have orginally.

make 'em do the DAMN JOB!!,If ya was closer,Id do it for you.

JPizzzle · 02-16-2008, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tarddoggy

make 'em do the DAMN JOB!!,If ya was closer,Id do it for you.

Thx tarddoggy!

HolyGrail · 02-16-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPizzzle

talked to the tech today.
I called to tell him that I want the insulation and to make sure we're on the same page with everything when I drop off my guitar tomorrow night (he won't be there). In regards to the insulation he was saying how its kinda tight fit, but he'll try to do it. He was also telling me how he owned two original 50's lp's and they never had em or something. Anyway I played nice with him on the phone-so he'd do a good job. I'll let you guys know monday night how it all turned out. Keep ur fingers crossed for me all, and thx for the support so far-really pushed to making sure I get what I should have orginally.

JP,
The " Spaghetti "( Insulation ) is 50's Cloth.
The guy is full of shit ! As it's made of cloth it can collapse.
He can hold it back from the soldering point with an alligator
clip, which would be a good idea anyway. The clip will act
as a heat sink to protect the cap from over heating.

Boy this " wanna be tech " is a HACK !
50's LP's had Spaghetti . Period !

HG

61LPSG · 02-16-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JPizzzle

i live in philly

I feel for you Bro.
I would think in the Philly area there would be a competent tech,if not contact BCRGreg here in the forum.If you're willing to make a 45 min. trip. He's in Lemoyne, it across the river from Harrisburg. He knows his sh*t, and will do it right.

JPizzzle · 02-16-2008, 07:38 PM

Hey HG,
I'm gonna give him that alligator clip tip, hopefully he'll listen. 61 If he screws up again, i'm done regardless. I'll drive to nashville to have gibson install it at that point.

shotgunlew · 02-16-2008, 07:46 PM

my question there is how the hell a guitar center guitar tech can afford not only 1 but 2 50's les pauls...

Quote:

Originally Posted by HolyGrail

JP,
The " Spaghetti "( Insulation ) is 50's Cloth.
The guy is full of shit ! As it's made of cloth it can collapse.
He can hold it back from the soldering point with an alligator
clip, which would be a good idea anyway. The clip will act
as a heat sink to protect the cap from over heating.

Boy this " wanna be tech " is a HACK !
50's LP's had Spaghetti . Period !

HG

shotgunlew · 02-16-2008, 07:47 PM

+1 for that idea...

Quote:

Originally Posted by 61LPSG

I feel for you Bro.
I would think in the Philly area there would be a competent tech,if not contact BCRGreg here in the forum.If you're willing to make a 45 min. trip. He's in Lemoyne, it across the river from Harrisburg. He knows his sh*t, and will do it right.

***b-squared*** · 02-16-2008, 10:10 PM

Yeah, it's too tight for that spaghetti tubing...

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BB

Harpozep · 02-17-2008, 12:11 AM

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In the northeast, if you can give Kenny Nash a call in New London. He is a real PRO! Great setups, neck resets on Martins, repaints, builds 'em the works. I have used him for over fifteen years and love the results
He and my R4 and R9 will be seeing each other soon.

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02-14-2008, 02:01 PM	#32 (permalink)
*b-squared* The Velvet Hammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 6,611 Thanks: 44 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech What a nightmare...I feel for ya, bro. I replaced my pickups in my '76 LP Custom with EMGs years ago--my first experience. It was pretty easy getting the plate on/off...I don't know what the fuss is about.. To get the speed knobs on I took a pair of pliers and GENTLY squeezed the fingers together. On one of them I got the fingers too close (loose knob) so I gently pushed a screwdriver blade between them to open it back up a bit...perfect. (It's now back stock, btw...I got past my Zakk Wylde phase. ) On the guitar I just finished I had to lower the pot; I used 2 nuts to "lock" the distance, then put a washer between the guitar body and the 2 nuts. (That sounds weird.. ) Worked like a charm. I'd cut my losses with this guy, and tell everyone not to use him for guitar work. Call RS, get yer stuff. BB

02-15-2008, 01:10 PM	#38 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech Quick question guys, the tech states that he can't use the insulation that hg sent with my bee's-since the space is too tight in the cavity to get it to work or something. Does insulation make a difference?

02-15-2008, 01:22 PM	#39 (permalink)
*b-squared* The Velvet Hammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 6,611 Thanks: 44 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech Insulation...you mean on the cap wires? Show the dude the pic of my R9's cavity...it's the same spacing as in yours, even with the plate. This guy isn't willing to take a few minutes and do a little trim work to make it fit. Another compromise...I'm telling ya...just have him button it up as is, and take the whole thing to Weldaar's house and let him do it for ya--take him a six-pack of his fave beverage, be it brewed or soda pop. Tell your tech you WANT the insulation on the caps. That's what I'd do if I couldn't do it myself. BB

02-15-2008, 02:03 PM	#40 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech weldaar? Yea I'm considering cutting my loses getting the gift certificate and going to someone else. i think an extra $30 or so will be worth the aggravation i'd be saving.

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02-16-2008, 11:32 AM	#45 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech i live in philly

02-16-2008, 01:32 PM	#46 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech talked to the tech today. I called to tell him that I want the insulation and to make sure we're on the same page with everything when I drop off my guitar tomorrow night (he won't be there). In regards to the insulation he was saying how its kinda tight fit, but he'll try to do it. He was also telling me how he owned two original 50's lp's and they never had em or something. Anyway I played nice with him on the phone-so he'd do a good job. I'll let you guys know monday night how it all turned out. Keep ur fingers crossed for me all, and thx for the support so far-really pushed to making sure I get what I should have orginally.

02-16-2008, 07:38 PM	#51 (permalink)
JPizzzle Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 279 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech Hey HG, I'm gonna give him that alligator clip tip, hopefully he'll listen. 61 If he screws up again, i'm done regardless. I'll drive to nashville to have gibson install it at that point.

02-16-2008, 10:10 PM	#54 (permalink)
*b-squared* The Velvet Hammer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: About 15 minutes from the LOU...(STL) Posts: 6,611 Thanks: 44 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech Yeah, it's too tight for that spaghetti tubing... [IMG][/IMG] BB __________________ __________________ I use: and Jonesy's Caps, too!

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Harpozep V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Near the Casinos...... Posts: 4,439 Thanks: 22 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts	Re: got my caps and pots back from the tech Sometimes you just need a real experienced hand working on your axes. I use Ken, he is a warm knowledgeable guy who knows his stuff. In the northeast, if you can give Kenny Nash a call in New London. He is a real PRO! Great setups, neck resets on Martins, repaints, builds 'em the works. I have used him for over fifteen years and love the results He and my R4 and R9 will be seeing each other soon. The Guitar Mechanic Ken Nash, 22 Meridian St., New London, CT 06320, 860-447-1851 Monday - Friday 10-6 Stringed Instrument Repair, Restoration. Set-ups, Refrets, Necksets, Custom Electronics and Installs. Full Service Shop • 17 Years of Repair Experience • All Work Guaranteed! Martin, Taylor, Fender, Ovation, and Takamine Warranty Center Contact Ken at: 73strat@comcast.net Lindy Fralin pickups in stock __________________ Behave all, Harpozep I'b' Use'bd' WB'bd' Pick'ups'b' "Lyrics: Time wasted between solos"