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  1. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    I have recently tried setting the action on my BSB due to the strings being quite high off the neck and unfortunately I have hit a problem.The tremolo adjustment is at the lowest adjustment , the action is set up correctly and the trem springs are as far back as they will go.I have set up all my...
  2. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    Hi all, some of you may have read below - new JS1000 btb... mentioned about a bit of a buzz problem which only seems to be getting worse. Only seems to be along the majority of the low E and the first 5-6 frets on the wound strings. playing a barre/power chord sounds horrible =/ i tried to...
  3. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    Hi all, Thread below titled JS100 or 1200 - I got the 1000. First pic below - still need to sort some decent ones out but moving house this week so its taking its time!
  4. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    Ok, so, about 3 weeks ago I placed a bid on a JS100 on sleaz**** whilst drinking a few too many beers. Sadly enough my bid, the first and only bid on the guitar, was the winner. Yay me!!, I was saving up for a 1k or 12k. I hate beer and the ease of the internet sometimes!!! Like now!!! Now, I...
  5. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    I have a problem with my JEM and I am wondering if anybody is familiar with the problem... I have no idea what is causing it or how to fix it and its driving me nuts. The best description I can give you is that the G strings tone is different from the other strings... including the other...
  6. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    I really need to lower the action on a nice 12 string acoustic... but I've never done it before. Has anyone around here worked on one before? I'm quite adventurous, but I don't want to ruin it.
  7. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    What is the best way to get the lowest possible action without getting fret buzz on a 7v? The action my 7v from fret 1-11 is just about perfect but from 12-24 it is just a few millimeters too high for my preference. When I lower tremolo height I get fret buzz on the first fret. Will shimming...
  8. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    Hope this is in the right section. I've got a strange problem with my RG560. I recently got it set up with 9s in standard E tuning, but wanted to try 10s. I didn't like the thicker feel of them on this guitar, or the tighter feeling of the trem, so I switched back to 9s. (I did adjust the...
  9. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    I've been following the directions on the JEMsite tech section to get rid of my buzz on my 560 with a Lo Pro Edge. I can't get rid of the buzz on the wound strings from frets 1-7 or so. But even with relaxing the truss rod it doesn't go away. Now the buzz doesn't come through the amp at all...
  10. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    I am having an issue I cannot figure out. I have good relief (.04mm) good nut height (even slightly high). my action is 1.8 mm on high e (very clean), and 2.5 on my low e (which is very high in comparison to my high e). I have 9s on (strings). My problem is that the low side is getting a lot...
  11. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    Hi, I've got a 1990 540SCT6 and it's got a fret buzz problem. I had it set up by a local shop (Steve's Music in Toronto) and I'm not really happy with the results. This guitar pretty much hung on my wall for a bunch of years that I just didn't play and I decided a few months ago to get it set...
  12. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    If I am to get a new neck for my RG. What sort of set up's am I going to expect. It says in many guides, remember which screws which go in which holes because of the threads etc....does this mean I'm going to have to drill new holes because the threads will be different. I'm not too sure at...
  13. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    Looking for information on Recommended - or examples of - String Height Action (over fretboard) of both Guitars and Basses at Nut, 24th Fret, 36th Fret and Saddle. Found that the Fretless Cirrus has ca 5.2mm Action at 24th Fret. Fender Precision has ca 2-3mm at 20th Fret. The Cirrus Still has...
  14. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    I got my Jem 7v today, but the action is a bit to high. Im having trouble trying to figure out how to lower it. It looks as if theres a allen key hole inside the allen key hole. Do you have to unlock this some how? None of the allen keys provided fit the small hole inside the hole.
  15. Ibanez JEM, UV, JS & Other Signature Models
    i'm still working on my new RG1570...any advices on getting the lowest action ever?
  16. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    is it possible that if the nut was way too high, it could affect string tension for example pulling the trem away from the body and so having to over compensate with the claw and stuff? i just wondered coz im wwierd like that.
  17. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    Currently, playing my D string open buzzes itself almost dead (it is fine once it is fretted). I had this guitar set up about 2 years ago at EB to John Petrucci's specs with the frets dressed as needed for this low action. This is a first run JPMM, so I can not have the new compensated nut put...
  18. Tech: Setup, Repairs and Mods
    Alright, I'm in the process of sorting out a 1987 540R that has a bad habit of going sitar when playing the skinny "E" string open. I looked at the "V" shaped string guides where the nut hits the fingerboard and I swear the width looks like it is for a left-handed setup. By this I mean the width...
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