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Nov 24, 2011 10:13 PM

Variaxe trouble

Hi my e string( the fat one) has dropped out . Have replaced the piezo but still no joy.

But if I play it hard and keep it moving ,it slowly comes back distorted and fuzzy at first and after a few minutes it's ok.

unplug it for 10 minutes and it's out again,

Any ideas?

Tags: variax, trouble, piezo.
  • Nick_Mattocks Best of the Best
    Nick_Mattocks
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    Nov 27, 2011 3:08 AM (in response to kentuckyb)
    Re: Variaxe trouble

    It sounds like a bad connection.  It may be in the ribbon cable plug that connects to the Variax main board rather than the piezo element itself, so I would suggest re-seating the plug as well as making sure that the mechanical connection between the piezo pickup element and the bridge metallic parts is clean and free from oxidisation or other grime that might give rise to a poor electrical connection.

     

    Nick

  • Line6david Line 6 Support
    Line6david
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    Nov 28, 2011 8:10 AM (in response to kentuckyb)
    RE: Variaxe trouble

    Hi,

       

      +1 to nick. try cleaning and re seating the ribbon cable. If that doesn't work you might need to take the guitar to an authorized service center to get checked out:

       

      http://line6.com/service_centers/

       

      Thanks,

      David

      Line 6 Customer Support

    • kentuckyb Just Startin'
      kentuckyb
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      Nov 30, 2011 3:13 PM (in response to Line6david)
      Re: RE: Variaxe trouble

      Thanks Nick & David , that was done

      When the pickup was replaced , my guitar teck seems to think its in the board itself . Maybe a dry capacitor ?

      either way it sounds like an expensive repair :(

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