Photos of your guitars

gimmesometruth27

when i looked last night all of these were sold out, but i guess first thing this morning they released some cherry sunbursts, which had also been out of stock for a while.

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-british-racing-green/

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-figured-top-exclusive-heritage-cherry-sunburst-heritage-cherry-sunburst-exclusive?view=gibson

mace1229

I just got this Schecter PT, always wanted one. Was used, like new from Guitar Center, so I have 45 days to return it. 

I have a question for any guitar techs out here.

I casually played guitar about 25 years ago. Been trying to get back into it the last couple years. 

I really love it so far. The only issue is when I got it, I heard some rattling at the head stock. I figured it was a loose nut on a tuning leg or something. But figured out the truss rod was just completely loose. Got it tightened about 1/2 a turn and it was too much, had to back it up a little. Neck and everything seems perfect now, good set up, but it probably has just a 1/4 turn or less before it’s loose.
Should I be concerned about that? If it ever needs an adjustment more than a 1/4 turn will I just be SOL?
I love it and want to keep it, but don’t want to be stuck with an issue I can’t fix down the road.

gimmesometruth27

mace1229 said:

I just got this Schecter PT, always wanted one. Was used, like new from Guitar Center, so I have 45 days to return it. 

I have a question for any guitar techs out here.

I casually played guitar about 25 years ago. Been trying to get back into it the last couple years. 

I really love it so far. The only issue is when I got it, I heard some rattling at the head stock. I figured it was a loose nut on a tuning leg or something. But figured out the truss rod was just completely loose. Got it tightened about 1/2 a turn and it was too much, had to back it up a little. Neck and everything seems perfect now, good set up, but it probably has just a 1/4 turn or less before it’s loose.
Should I be concerned about that? If it ever needs an adjustment more than a 1/4 turn will I just be SOL?
I love it and want to keep it, but don’t want to be stuck with an issue I can’t fix down the road.

nice find. i do not see these out there too often.

unfortunately i do not know a lot about truss rods in these guitars. i know gibsons should never ever need more than a quarter turn either direction. any fender style guitar i always send to my tech because i think in most models the necks have to be taken off and i do not ever want to mess with that. 

i would keep an eye on it and see. sounds like it is playing well for you right now. if you have an issue, just from past experience, i would not take it to guitar center for repair. i would take it to a guitar/stringed instrument repair shop and let their luthier deal with it. most of those guitar center guys do basic setups and string changes, but anything more than that i would take it to someone reputable. and if it happens in the next 45 days you can still return it if you have to.

Jason P

This article may help figure out the rattle on the truss rod ...

https://fretboardfrenzy.com/loose-guitar-truss-rod/

mace1229

Jason P said:

This article may help figure out the rattle on the truss rod ...

https://fretboardfrenzy.com/loose-guitar-truss-rod/

Thanks. I actually found a similar article, they both say that sometimes the neck can just be straight on its own and not be putting any tension on the rod. Seems like that was the case. I thought it was just completely loose, but a 1/8 turn either direction and it will engage, it was just in a sweet spot where it wasn't providing any tension. I didn't realize that was possible. I tightened it just enough to not rattle.
So now I feel like Eddie circa 1995 playing this thing. 

dudeman

mace1229 said:

Jason P said:

This article may help figure out the rattle on the truss rod ...

https://fretboardfrenzy.com/loose-guitar-truss-rod/

Thanks. I actually found a similar article, they both say that sometimes the neck can just be straight on its own and not be putting any tension on the rod. Seems like that was the case. I thought it was just completely loose, but a 1/8 turn either direction and it will engage, it was just in a sweet spot where it wasn't providing any tension. I didn't realize that was possible. I tightened it just enough to not rattle.
So now I feel like Eddie circa 1995 playing this thing. 

That's awesome! Those are great guitars that should cost more than they do. Excellent craftsmanship and materials. 

I wouldn't worry about the truss rod if the neck relief can be set comfortably for you and it doesn't rattle. In your case, I wonder if the truss rod was loosened before shipping by a previous owner and never readjusted to the proper tension. I have encountered several guitars on my work bench where that was the case.

Congrats on the new guitar!

gimmesometruth27

gimmesometruth27 said:

when i looked last night all of these were sold out, but i guess first thing this morning they released some cherry sunbursts, which had also been out of stock for a while.

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-british-racing-green/

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-les-paul-standard-60s-figured-top-exclusive-heritage-cherry-sunburst-heritage-cherry-sunburst-exclusive?view=gibson

today they have some 50s spec brg lps in stock, but no 60s. maybe next week.

i did go play some 335s yesterday and i really liked them. particularly the ones with the calibrated t type pickups in them.

this brg 335 looks mighty tempting. always wanted a 335 and a unique color could be cool

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-es-335-british-racing-green/

this one looks interesting too. i have never played a guitar with a trapeze bridge. i don't like the tuners on this one though. or the knobs. p-90s on a 335 might sound pretty sweet.

https://www.gibson.com/products/gibson-es-330-british-racing-green/

pjpjpaul

This is my new Novo Serus J. Purchased it from CME. It's a 2026 NAMM exclusive signed by Dennis Fano. I love the Lollar Firebird Pickups and the Burgundy Mist Sparkle. The Pine body is very light, and the neck is super easy to play. 

lexicondevil

Very cool looking. Congrats!

gimmesometruth27

those lollar firebird pickups are badass!! i have one in the bridge of my 76 firebird.

Jason P

Very cool and unique Novo.  It looks very clean compared to most Novo's which get relic treatment.  I'd like to get my hands on one to see how they feel.

Jason P

The British Racing Green SG with a custom cream pick guard replacement that matches the LP would be an interesting option.  I've never owned a SG, but it looks like it would be an easy switch unless there is a bunch of stuff attached underneath.  

gimmesometruth27

Jason P said:

The British Racing Green SG with a custom cream pick guard replacement that matches the LP would be an interesting option.  I've never owned a SG, but it looks like it would be an easy switch unless there is a bunch of stuff attached underneath.  

sgs are cool. i like them. mine is very aggressive sounding. it has 490r and 498t pickups in it that they put in standard from the factory 20 years ago or so. i do like that brg one. it has the same 60s burstbucker pickups as the 60s les paul so should sound fairly similar. but i do not like the black plastics on it. i would opt for cream pickguard, pickup rings, and poker chip to lighten it up a bit. i think the black plastics just makes it look very dark without much contrast. i would like the contrast of the cream like on that 60s brg les paul. i would also slap some gold reflector knobs on it instead of the black.

i have never swapped out that stuff but i would think that the biggest pain in the butt would be the pickup rings. the pickguard, knobs, and poker chip would be pretty straightforward i would guess.