Are the pickups suppose to be very loose upon arrival? Mine comes out with the screw while playing.
523280
Noup. Nothing loose. My son has been playing with the guitar w/o any issues... He's learning, might not be the usual treatment a guitar gets. He's been very careful with it.
523281
NO they are not. Mine are firmly intact (there is a slight amount of "play" in them ie, if I press firmly down there is firm, almost spring-like resistance. I would send it back and get a replacement. I recommend this because if you get a good one (and chances are good you will), these guitars are awesome for the price. I love mine and there is absolutely nothing wrong with it after a few months. Good Luck!
1709052
Dear Docpain,Pls forgive me reply in delay.Yes,it is active pickup.how to estimate it,just depends on your bass.Warmest regards,Emma
64266
Mine is the same way; chip rattles. Does not effect the performance. I too received a screwdriver; not sure what that is about.
868115
I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they are cheaply made and mass produced. I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they... » Read More I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they are cheaply made and mass produced. « Show Less
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Antonio, no you should be fine. The one you had sounds like it was plastic or something, as I used to have a plastic one and noticed the same thing. I use Ernie Ball Power Slinkies with this nut and it works fine. Good sound, looks great. You just obviously have to sand it so it's the right length and height.
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Well mine was Ok not perfect but good for the price,I had to do a little work setting it up but its the same with all guitars.I ordered mine from the UK amazon site and it came from Germany.It might be worth trying a different supplier as I guess they vary a bit from batch to batch.Overall I am please with mine and use it regularly.
407932
That's a funny question, the rubber coated (?) top pieces come off. I'd use a thin piece of plastic (guitar pick worked for me) to pry it up. Make sure the screws aren't fastened in the sides. You aren't alone, the manual wasn't helpful in this at all.
1579673
Same issue here. I'm hoping it's defective, as opposed to me being super dumb :) Trying to play some Rocksmith...
908848
Now that you mention it, it was in there pretty tight. I did use the correct type of screwdriver to eventually open. Im looking at the screw that was rremoved and its stripped. I guess I will tread lightly next time the screw needs to be undone. This sounds like its a defect overall in the product workmanship. Good luck.
217066
One more thing, if you want the strings closer to the board, lift up the pickup in the bridge and remove the shims under the pickup, replace pickup it will play better.
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Some truss rods are installed at the headstock, while others install on the fret end. Contact the seller of your problem. You can also file a claim if the seller doesn't respond properly. You cant install a truss rod unless you remove the fret board. That is a very involved process. I have built several of the DIY kits and never had anything more than a couple screws missing. IMHO, they should send you a new neck. Hope you get it worked out. The ones I have built turned out very well. I do upgrade the tuners and electronics(potentiometers and switches). The pickups are usually pretty good. Most sellers will make it good, because they don't want negative feedback. Some truss rods are installed at the headstock, while others install on the fret end. Contact the seller of your problem. You can also file a claim if the seller doesn't respond properly. You cant install a truss rod unless you remove the fret board. That is a very involved process. I have built several of the DIY kits and never had anything more than a couple screws missing. IMHO, they should send you a new neck. Hope you get it worked out. The ones I have built turned out very well. I do upgrade the tuners and electronics(potentiometers and switches). The pickups are usually pretty good.... » Read More Some truss rods are installed at the headstock, while others install on the fret end. Contact the seller of your problem. You can also file a claim if the seller doesn't respond properly. You cant install a truss rod unless you remove the fret board. That is a very involved process. I have built several of the DIY kits and never had anything more than a couple screws missing. IMHO, they should send you a new neck. Hope you get it worked out. The ones I have built turned out very well. I do upgrade the tuners and electronics(potentiometers and switches). The pickups are usually pretty good. Most sellers will make it good, because they don't want negative feedback. « Show Less
1279294
I've had two that I ordered recently and neither of them sounded like they had loose parts. Both have worked flawlessly. I'd send it back for a new one.
1662302
Mine got loose after about a month. I noticed it and added some electtical tape. Now its good
1629329
Loosen the strings enough to get my hand in far enough to reach the battery pouch. Kind of a pain, but worth the bother. It is a really nice pickup. Hope this helps.
300557
A small tool is provided with the needles to tighten the screws. If you use this tool, you shouldn't have any problems with them coming loose from the cables. These needles are fabulous! I have had no problem with them coming loose as long as I use the tool to tighten the connection. Good luck!
1736757
I have not had any troubles with this pickup at all. I've had great luck with mine. I'm sorry to hear you are having problems. Perhaps it is a lemon.
93782
If I'm understanding what you're saying you can try filing the string slots or remove the nut and try to sand down the back of it or buy and install a new nut. These repairs require experience. If you're not comfortable doing them bring the guitar to someone that is. It's not that expensive. Good luck!