Petenickx74
New member
Hey, This is my first post here, how's everybody doing?
So, quick question for anyone with more knowledge than myself (because this thing has me baffled).
I was playing my guitar when all of a sudden my high E string turns red hot and shatters sending flaming sparks across the floor! I **** you not, one witness. I sustained a minor burn on my palm and it melted my guitar a bit in two places. No other strings were damaged.
I am a little hesitant to restring now.
I can confirm that is was NOT caused by a power surge.
Why did this happen?
Other errata: Just minutes before the incident I was playing with a piece of copper piping as a makeshift slide.
Gear: Epiphone Les Paul that's at least 10 years old and a small fender combo amp. Ernie Ball strings.
Thanks
So, quick question for anyone with more knowledge than myself (because this thing has me baffled).
I was playing my guitar when all of a sudden my high E string turns red hot and shatters sending flaming sparks across the floor! I **** you not, one witness. I sustained a minor burn on my palm and it melted my guitar a bit in two places. No other strings were damaged.
I am a little hesitant to restring now.
I can confirm that is was NOT caused by a power surge.
Why did this happen?
Other errata: Just minutes before the incident I was playing with a piece of copper piping as a makeshift slide.
Gear: Epiphone Les Paul that's at least 10 years old and a small fender combo amp. Ernie Ball strings.
Thanks