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tree45
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Joined: 12 Aug 2008
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 Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:15 pm Post subject: Advice? replacement bridge on 63 J50 sounds terrible |
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Newby first post - 1963 to 1965 J 50; Owned for 34 years - Had Gibson authorized tech remove and replace adjustable bridge with new bridge. Now sounds really bad - numerous E notes all dead sounding on E and A strings. Technician reworked the nut. Now while tuning, each string is sharper on scope after slightly bending the string on the headstock side of the nut. Tuning is now a nightmare. But Mainly sound is muted/ poor - any similar experiences - solutions, advice appreciated. Tech is experienced, well known, - extremely expensive - thanks, JR Austin Tx.  |
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herb
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Joined: 09 Dec 2002
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Location: Kansas City, Kansas, USA
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Welcome to the forum! 
| Quote: | | Had Gibson authorized tech remove and replace adjustable bridge with new bridge. Now sounds really bad... |
| Quote: | | Tech is experienced, well known, - extremely expensive - |
Well, either this guy had a bad week or he's a hack that somehow got "authorized" by Gibson. He needs to take back your guitar and repair it right - at no charge. If he won't or if he can't; you need to send the instrument back to Gibson with all documentation of work done by the authorized tech; and have them fix it and deal with him and his authorization and then bill him for the proper repairs to fix his ineptness. Question - is this guy well known for work on acoustics - or electrics? Anyone can get good at electrics; it takes specially talented people to do acoustics correctly. |
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BlueFinn
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Joined: 20 Jul 2006
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Location: Cork Ireland
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| I have to agree with Herb on this one. Maybe even find another local guy and give him a go. Otherwise send it back to Gibson and have them sort it. I have a 1956 J-50 that sounds like a cannon, for years I struggled to play it past the 5th fret. A friend convinced me to send it back to Gibson which I finally did, it was like magic. Good luck. |
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SAguitar
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Joined: 04 Jan 2003
Posts: 4823
Location: The Great Northwet
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Any hack can pass himself off as a guitar tech, but a true artist, and a luthier worthy of the title is the only kind you want working on your dearest, closest friends.  |
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