bsbarber73 Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Just purchased a JVT- 69 and noticed when using the mag pickups the 5 way toggle switch works perfect but when I switch to the virtual instruments position 2 and 4 don't work right. In either position the instrument is intermittent. I have to hold the switch a little out of that location to get it to work and then when I let go, it goes back to the instrument on either side of that position even though it is still in position 2 or 4. I updated to the latest firmware and It seemed like it got worse. Has anyone else had this issue. It currently renders the virtual Side of the instrument almost unusable. I have not found anything on this issue other that one other guy made a video on YouTube and his was really bad (hence his cursing in the background). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Sounds like you have an electrical problem. The switch serves two different functions: One is to select the mag pickups same way as a Strat. The other is to select one of five Models in the bank. Sounds like the second function isn't calibrated correctly. I would send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsbarber73 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Charlie You are probably correct in your assumption and I thank you for your quick reply. I have created a ticket and now I am waiting for a response. Meanwhile if anyone has any knowledge to weather this can be recalibrated either with software or physically without voiding the warrentee please educate me. I would love to resolve this without having to send it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I have not seen any sort of "calibration" proceedure anywhere. Line6 may have one but you may have to send it to them to get it done. If you just bought it can you return it to the seller? This is certainly a defect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsbarber73 Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Got it from guitar center and the knocked off $285 because of the issue and it would cost me that much more to get one on exchange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arverutledal Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi,did you get the 5 way toggelswitch fixed? I have the same problem with my jtv69 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brain4000 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Did you find a solution to this issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinon2 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Did you find a solution to this issue? This thread is 4 years old...don't be surprised if you don't get any responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thehatman Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I just purchased a brand new JTV59 from Sweetwater and it has the same issue right out of the box. When I first tried it it was cold from being in the delivery truck. After is warmed up, the problem went away. The next morning it was back. After being plugged in for a couple of hours to the power supply it was fine again. I was suspecting a cold solder joint on the switch and removed the cover. The black wire at the top has a dull solder connection, which could be the culprit. Rather than taking a soldering iron to a brand new guitar, I contacted Sweetwater and they arranged to replace the guitar. If your guitar is out of warranty, I would look at the connections, or enter a ticket with Line 6. It's always better to have a trained Technician work on your guitar. PS: I also have a v700 that I love. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psarkissian Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I hope you put the cover back on in the correct orientation with the tape, so that the foil under the cover doesn't short the toggle switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paule315 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 I have this issue as well position 2+4 don't work. is there a fix other than sending the guitar hundreds of miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseyboy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Even in a perfect world JTV59 2/4 model switching can be a delicate flower, IMO. Workaround for me is simply program/load models that I know I’ll need in 1/3/5 positions and rarely ever use the tuning knob on/off switch to toggle 2/4. Please note - I dunno anything 1st hand about JTV69 hardware I’m speaking only about JTV59. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.