I've noticed my PU selector switch cutting out now and then on my Classic. Is this common in brand-new Gibsons? As it's under warranty, I'll probably take it to my local guy, but I'm somewhat disappointed in the QC. Other than that, it looks, plays and sounds great, so I'm pretty happy.
SG Switch Problems?
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paradox
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I have seen this before on my gibbys with the pu switch, mine usually acts this way when I haven't used it for a while. Moving the pu selector back and forth several times usually cures it. I doubt that you really have a wiring problem, the contacts on these switches are exposed and you may just have a little debris in there or a switch that just needs a little TLC. I would NOT spray anything on the switch while its in the guitar, you don't want to mess up that wood. I would at least just take off the back cover plate a operate the switch as see how the contacts mate up in each position and look for any debris on the contacts. Contacts also have this wonderfull phenomenon where they get oxidation on them, they touch properly but the surface oxidation acts like an insulator to the signal. Hopefully cb will ring in here to tell us whats the safest way to clean one of these switches...
marty1776
Active Member
If what Dox says is true, first I'd try using a q-tip with isopropyl alcohol and clean all points of contact. If it's worse, I'd try a small file or piece of sandpaper being as discreet as possible. Since it's new, I wouldn't bet it'd be too bad. Maybe Charlie has a better idea, this is barring that a contact is bent from installation. Good luck.
[quote author=CharlieB link=topic=4245.msg56966#msg56966 date=1127423516]
No file or sandpaper...
just a little spritz of ProGold spray... which all musicians ought to have anyway
[/quote]
Spritz... where? Just the metal contacts? Does it evaporate? Do I need to wipe it off?
Thanks!
No file or sandpaper...
just a little spritz of ProGold spray... which all musicians ought to have anyway
[/quote]
Spritz... where? Just the metal contacts? Does it evaporate? Do I need to wipe it off?
Thanks!
the leaf contacts on the back
just a tiny puff will do
no need to wipe it off
it leaves a coating on the metal that resists oxidation
ProGold is the defacto #1 best pot restoration spray. I've tried em all in the last 35 years, and trust me, ProGold is the one.
just a tiny puff will do
no need to wipe it off
it leaves a coating on the metal that resists oxidation
ProGold is the defacto #1 best pot restoration spray. I've tried em all in the last 35 years, and trust me, ProGold is the one.
