holdTheLine6 Posted May 4, 2013 Share Posted May 4, 2013 Hi, I am considering buying the JTV-89 (or JTV-89F, JTV-89-US, JTV-89F-US). As on most modern-strat-style guitars, there is a knob pretty close to the strings (the one between the toggle switch and the bridge). Though not having played the JTV-89 yet, I think it would interfer with my playing when palm-muting the high strings. What can I do about it? I guess because of the electronics inside I cannot have a luthier reposition it. Can I replace the knob with a very short knob (if any exist)? Or can I temporarily remove it after having configured the programs, only using the toggle switch for program changes? Any other suggestions? Greets holdTheLine6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilguitar Posted May 5, 2013 Share Posted May 5, 2013 I don't think it'll be a problem...go to your local store and try one out. I have had the JTV-89F for a few weeks now and its not a problem for me...I can't imagine your technique is wildly different, but perhaps it is...worth checking out in person to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holdTheLine6 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 I have played the JTV-89 today. Indeed, the knob is a smaller problem than I thought. Nevertheless, it does interfere with my playing a bit. Fortunately, if I cannot get used to the knob position, I can easily remove it, leaving the axis bare, which offers just enough space for my hand.Another thing I do not like is the little "step" on top of the body near the strings, where my fingers often like to float unhindered. But I guess a little piece of plastic attached to the body will solve the problem.Apart from that, I was pleased with the ergonomics. I got the impression that it is a surprisingly light guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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