why does my JPs Neck Tic?

[Progdude]

When I play my JP6 either using some vibrato or the bar the neck usually will make a tic sound. Why? and can I fix it? Its starting to piss me off.
My Axis doent do it just my JP6.
And I cant keep my JPs bar inplace. the screw is in as far as it can go and the bar will spin with little resistancs. Why?

 

[Norrin Radd]

What did customer service say when you called them? You did, right?

1-800-543-2255

 

[tommyindelaware]

try lubing the nut slots.......
i know it's graphtec........but it's the first thing ya check. easy , free , & harmless if i'm wrong. plus that is usually what it is.......

 

[champu]

Thats happens to me offten when i change strings, but after a little stretching it goes out, and yeah i think is the nut

Juan Andres

 

[Progdude]

No Im sure its the neck joint.

 

[Steve]

I had the same ticking problem when using the bar, put a little nut sauce in and problem solved.
Does it go out of tune after you hear the tick?

 

[tommyindelaware]

there's nothin in the neck pocket that would lend it'self to ticking.
well.......unless there's a time bomb in there somewhere....

 

[jazzbo jim]

Are we talking.."pinging" or "clicking"?

If it's a ping when tuning or depressing the bar, it's likely the nut.

 

[Larry]

1-800-543-2255 enough said

 

[SteveB]

Check the neck.. maybe you need to tighten a screw or two. My Y2D neck was a little loose when I first got it. Snugged the bolts and it was good to go.. just don't overtighten and crack the finish!

 

[Mick]

Take off your watch while you play!!!!!

 

[DaveB]

Check the neck.. maybe you need to tighten a screw or two. My Y2D neck was a little loose when I first got it. Snugged the bolts and it was good to go.. just don't overtighten and crack the finish!

My second hand Morse did that (especially when I picked it up by the neck - not when i played it) - a quick tweak of the 5 screws and it has been good to go.

HTH

Dave

 

[Random Hero]

My JP used to do that. Like a few have said, tighten the neck screws.

 

[Progdude]

did that

 

[Beth]

Hey Progdude,

Call customer service at the San Luis Obispo location (866) 82E-BALL or (866) 823-2255. See if anyone there can offer suggestions as to how to make the tic go away. You may need to send it back to the factory to have them take a look.

-Beth

 

[Ali]

I used to get this with both the Luke and Axis....then I discovered it was the Quick Release Planet Waves strap making a ticking noise at the horn when I moved my arm to hit the bar!!! Doh....drove me mad until I realised

 

[Lou]

Both of my JP's do this. I've isolated it to the nut. Next time I change strings I'll lube it and it'll be fine. CHapstick can be used for nut lube. Use the clear one.

 

[Progdude]

ITS NOT THE NUT!!!!!!!!! Im sure with my guitar at least its for sure the neck joint!

 

[Bassplyr]

Maybe it's the optional built in metronome!

 

[glockaxis]

Or maybe its a bomb. Congrats, you win a free trip to the emergency ward in 3....2....1

Or maybe it's BP watch is in the control cavity?

Just kidding. What did CS say when you called?