Catpain Scarlet Posted yesterday at 07:43 Posted yesterday at 07:43 I’m a complete newbie to electric guitars, I’ve played acoustic many many years ago and recently decided to buy a couple of electrics and see how I get on. I bought this Epiphone AFD Slash Les Paul Special II at auction with bag and Epiphone Snakepit 15G amp for £150, and was more than pleased when I picked it up to find the whole package looks brand spanking new. However, I plugged it in this morning for the first time and there seems to be a problem. When I toggle to rhythm I get nothing at all, treble works fine. Can’t believe a newish guitar would have an issue with a pickup. Any ideas to narrow down the problem? Am I doing something wrong? If it is the pickup are they difficult/expensive to replace? I’d also like to know what the compartment in pic 3 is for? Any help much appreciated. Quote
Dad3353 Posted yesterday at 09:41 Posted yesterday at 09:41 1 hour ago, Catpain Scarlet said: I’m a complete newbie to electric guitars ... what the compartment in pic 3 is for?...Any help much appreciated. The trap is to access the battery for the built-in tuner (on the bridge pick-up ring...). See here ... But unlike vintage models, the Slash “AFD” Les Paul also comes with a built-in Shadow® E-Tuner built into the bridge pickup mounting ring. The tuner is powered by one #2032 Lithium long-lasting battery, easily accessed from a compartment on the back of the guitar. As for the pick-up, it may well be just the selector switch not adjusted properly, or a wire fallen off inside. I would suggest taking it to a trusted guitar tech, to be checked out and set up properly. It shouldn't cost much for an easy fix, and a good set-up will do wonders for your enjoyment for years to come. It's rare to have a pick-up completely faulty (but does, of course, happen...); it's much more likely to be something very easy for a tech to determine and fix. He/she can also give tips on the other functions of the guitar, such as how to 'split' the pick-ups. Let us know how you get on..? It's a fine guitar with a good reputation; enjoy. Hope this helps. Quote
Catpain Scarlet Posted yesterday at 10:00 Author Posted yesterday at 10:00 Thanks fo the advice. I'll check out somewhere to take it in Manchester when I'm back from hols and get it checked out and set up. Hopefully it's something simple. Thanks again 1 Quote
ezbass Posted yesterday at 16:02 Posted yesterday at 16:02 Yeah, most likely the selector is faulty, loose wire or duff switch. Quote
Catpain Scarlet Posted 23 hours ago Author Posted 23 hours ago I've just noticed when set to rhythm I can hear it very faintly through the amp at volume, don't know if that's a clue. Quote
Dad3353 Posted 23 hours ago Posted 23 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Catpain Scarlet said: I've just noticed when set to rhythm I can hear it very faintly through the amp at volume, don't know if that's a clue. A clue, certainly, but confirmation that it needs the attention of someone capable of fixing whatever it is that's amiss. It could still be something simple; just take it to a vet guitar tech. Quote
