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why does my JPs Neck Tic?

Progdude

Progdude

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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?
 
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.......
 
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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
 
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?
 
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!
 
SteveB said:
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!
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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
 
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
 
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 :P
 
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.:D
 
ITS NOT THE NUT!!!!!!!!! Im sure with my guitar at least its for sure the neck joint!
 
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?
 
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