CBTL Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 I was going to post this in the variax forum but I don't think it gets much attention! Iv never used the mags on my JTV69s but bought an ebow today. No matter how I set up the Helix with the inputs all I get is a hissy muted sound, probably about 1/5th of the modelled output. This happens whether using the jack or VDI cable not just on Helix but a regular amp with the standard jack 😕 Wobbling and pushing the model selector seems to do something but the hiss is terribe. Has anyone experienced this or can anyone point me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted January 4, 2017 Share Posted January 4, 2017 sounds like something is wrong, but I don't know what. I have a Variax Standard, and the magnetic pickups have about the same level and noise as my Mexican Strat. Are you getting a normal input into your 1/4" Helix inputs from other guitars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 It's fixed, for now! I took it apart and gave it all a good spray with contact cleaner and pumped the switch. Have you ever looked under the scratch plate? Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isdirg1 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I had the same issue with my JTV69 and fixed it by reflashing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 I had the same issue with my JTV69 and fixed it by reflashing. Iv done that too! Reading some internet threads there is a common issue with the shaft on the pot that doesn't engage the mags properly. http://active-guitar.com/guitar-diy/fixing-a-faulty-variax-model-selector/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe5 Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 I've got a support ticket open on my new JTV69, but really need to ship it off soon. It seems like bad contact in the tone pot in mags mode. It pops and cuts in/out when you wiggle it. It will work if you push it just the right way. Otherwise, it is near silent as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Its good to know how to do a little DIY maintenance on the Variax's. I just replaced some piezos on my trusty Variax Acoustic 700, and its good again. I'll have to open up my Standard sometime and look around in there. Glad you got it working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBTL Posted January 5, 2017 Author Share Posted January 5, 2017 I've got a support ticket open on my new JTV69, but really need to ship it off soon. It seems like bad contact in the tone pot in mags mode. It pops and cuts in/out when you wiggle it. It will work if you push it just the right way. Otherwise, it is near silent as well. That is the exact problem I had! Pull the model knob off and spray some contact cleaner in the hole. Give it a good fee pushes up and down and twist it about a bit. If that doesn't work take the scratch plate off and give model knob connections and circuit board a good spray and repeat the twisty pushy thing! It's worked for me. Let me know how you get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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