Gib. Epiphone Sheraton II

StootMonster · 10-22-2009, 12:01 PM

OK, I have a Gibson Epiphone Sheraton II. If you're unfamiliar with it, here it is: Epiphone Sheraton II Electric Guitar - Free Shipping, Lowest Prices on Solid Body Electric Guitars at Music & Arts

I've never really had to work on a hollowbody, so this is new to me. The bridge p/u started out sort of working after I had played the guitar for a few minutes (almost like it needed to warm up or something). Now it's totally no-worky. That's when it dawned on me, that there are no rear panels on hollowbody guitars. I love those genius moments. So I peak my nose through the F-hole and look around and can hardly see a thing. How the heck do you work on the electronics in there? Dental mirrors?

Think if I point some electronic spray in there and do some pray and spray, it will work?

LesPaulopolis · 10-22-2009, 01:04 PM

There are a few points where you could be losing your connection.

1. toggle switch soldering/wiring
2. Pickup soldering/wiring
3. Soldering to vol/tone controls

I'd try to narrow down where you problem is. Maybe try jiggling your toggle and your vol/tone controls to see if you can restore connection for a moment giving you a clue where the issue is. Is the axe new? If so, maybe you just want to go back to the dealer.

Electronic spray...not really intended for this purpose.

Good luck.

StootMonster · 10-23-2009, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesPaulopolis

There are a few points where you could be losing your connection.

1. toggle switch soldering/wiring
2. Pickup soldering/wiring
3. Soldering to vol/tone controls

I'd try to narrow down where you problem is. Maybe try jiggling your toggle and your vol/tone controls to see if you can restore connection for a moment giving you a clue where the issue is. Is the axe new? If so, maybe you just want to go back to the dealer.

Electronic spray...not really intended for this purpose.

Good luck.

Wiggling the toggle switch restores the connectivity.

10-22-2009, 12:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
StootMonster Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Clover, SC Posts: 38	Gib. Epiphone Sheraton II OK, I have a Gibson Epiphone Sheraton II. If you're unfamiliar with it, here it is: Epiphone Sheraton II Electric Guitar - Free Shipping, Lowest Prices on Solid Body Electric Guitars at Music & Arts I've never really had to work on a hollowbody, so this is new to me. The bridge p/u started out sort of working after I had played the guitar for a few minutes (almost like it needed to warm up or something). Now it's totally no-worky. That's when it dawned on me, that there are no rear panels on hollowbody guitars. I love those genius moments. So I peak my nose through the F-hole and look around and can hardly see a thing. How the heck do you work on the electronics in there? Dental mirrors? Think if I point some electronic spray in there and do some pray and spray, it will work?

10-22-2009, 01:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
LesPaulopolis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 250	Re: Gib. Epiphone Sheraton II There are a few points where you could be losing your connection. 1. toggle switch soldering/wiring 2. Pickup soldering/wiring 3. Soldering to vol/tone controls I'd try to narrow down where you problem is. Maybe try jiggling your toggle and your vol/tone controls to see if you can restore connection for a moment giving you a clue where the issue is. Is the axe new? If so, maybe you just want to go back to the dealer. Electronic spray...not really intended for this purpose. Good luck. __________________ '68 RI LP Custom JCM900 + EQ & Boost

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