JP6 problems

[KevTN]

Hoping that there is an easy fix.

Not sure how to describe this but yesterday when I fired up the JP after about 30 seconds the pickup lost a lot of power and sounded like the strings had something on them. I switched pickups same thing a few seconds of good tone then it went to pot. I switched to the piezo same thing. Thinking maybe the battery I tried 3 new 9v batteries. No change. Changed the chord out put same thing. Thinking maybe a effect board defect went directly into the amp. Same thing. Not sure what is going on or where to start trouble shooting.

In short both magnetic and piezo pickups lose volume and sounds like if you push the whammy all the down with the strings against the frets (best description I can think of). It also occurs regardless of which 1/4 inch out put I use.

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[beej]

One output is passive- so that rules out the preamp/battery.

With that in mind, I'd look further downstream. Does this happen with other guitars? Have you tried bypassing your pedalboard, different cable, different amp, etc.?

 

[KevTN]

I did bypass the pedal board. I will see if I can find an extra chord. I used the one going into the pedal board. I did try two different amps. Thx. Will let you know how that goes.

 

[KevTN]

Ok looked closer at my neck today. I guess with the really cold weather the neck shifted. I have never adjusted a neck before. Does anyone have a good video or information how to adjust the neck and some tips how to do it?

 

[tbonesullivan]

Interesting, though I don't see how that would be the cause of your previous issues.

 

[KevTN]

Beej thank you for your help you are always a wealth of information around here. I thought I would check my theory and sat down with it and played yes the strings were way too low. Spent about 30 mins (making small adjustments at a time) and got her back to playing. Not 100% but playable, still frets out a little with the piezo so I still have some fine tuning to do. That’s first time that has ever happened to me. Live and learn.