JP-15 guitar maintenance.

[GtrTom423]

Folks:

I've recently watched the videos from Ernie Ball on how to take care of the neck with fine sand paper or steel wool and concerned, as I've never had a guitar not only this expensive, but also with a roasted maple neck. Is there anyone in the forum that has performed these type of repairs to their own instrument and can say, (with conviction) that it won't harm the guitar neck in the least?

Also, as it relates to the tremolo system, I've had the guitar now for 9 years, and wanted to know if the system needs to be oiled to keep it flowing and balanced occasionally, or do I just leave it alone, (and I'm asking more about the springs, if if they need this, or should just be replaced occasionally).

Finally, has anyone felt that the piezo pickups don't stay consistently a full volume through the night if you're switching back and forth, or incorporating them blended with the magnetics? I've felt that, no matter how many times I adjust the back plates volume and blending screws, or try to balance out the bass and trebles, (or change the battery), it still gets a signal loss that makes it useless for song transitions sometimes. (For the record, try playing "Long Time" from Boston, where you really need the acoustic part to stand out).
Thanks,

Tom D.

 

[Rbg]

I clean the neck with magic wipes every street change. I do that heavy cleaning with 800-1000p snapper and reoil/rewax once a year. It is absolutely safe and makes your guitar feel like brand new. Assuming you have an unfinished neck.

 

[PBGas]

Some basic maintenance is always good for any guitar. In the case of the JP15, I would suggest using some Triflow lubricant available in a pin drop version to lubricate the tremolo knife edges that meet the studs. The springs should be just fine unless you are having issues with it returning to the centre point.

Mine are too new so I haven't had to clean/re-oil the neck as of yet.

Use a magnifying glass to look at the areas where the strings come out of the block and onto the saddles. Check saddles for any burrs or cuts in them. You can simply sand down the affected area as necessary with a small piece of fine or medium grit sandpaper.