stptak Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Writing here to vent a bit. I purchased a new JTV-69 in November 2013 from American Musical Supply. The guitar has had issues from the beginning: first, the instrument select control knob would not easily engage. When I asked Customer Support about it that indicated that they were aware that sometimes the knob is seated too deeply and for me to place a spacer under the knob to allow additional clearance. The biggest issue remains with the saddle. I have had two different luthiers attempt to set-up this guitar (factory set-up was rough), both luthiers indicated there was a serious issue with the saddle. I drove the two hours to an Authorized Warranty Repair Center (Wizard Electronics) in Atlanta and dropped off the guitar about 6-weeks ago. According to Wizard, Line 6 is not authorizing a replacement saddle and instructed Wizard to contact "the guitar guy" at Line 6 to asset them in "tweaking" the problem. They have been waiting for this bozo to contact them - and have tried repeatedly (with me on a conference call with them) with no success. I basically have a $1200.00 brick that I cannot gig with, record with, or use for anything but firewood. I gig over 100 times a year and come in contact with a ton of musicians who have asked about the JTV-69. Up until this point I have held my tongue about the Customer Service issues - no longer. I am going to make it my mission in life to let them know to buy ANYTHING other than this guitar. The technology is great, how they take care of the customer is not. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealZap Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 You're experience is not typical. I've alerted support to your concerns, and they will likely contact you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stptak Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 You're experience is not typical. I've alerted support to your concerns, and they will likely contact you soon. Thank you for whatever assistance you can provide - it has been an exceptionally frustrating experience. I appreciate your concern... Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Line6Tony Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Scott, I'm sorry to see you run into trouble with the guitar, and even more trouble in getting it repaired. I will work with our Service team to make sure our tech reaches Wizard, or find a better solution. You can private message me with any questions, comments or updates and it will alert me via email. Again, my apologies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zacflame Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Wow, can't ask for much more than that ,I have two 59's that I play every week and I would be upset also if I couldn't get them repaired , hope it works out, they are wonderful tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie_Watt Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 My 69S came set up as well as any of my other expensive guitars. (American Std Strat, Les Paul) I have had it for a year now and it plays great. I am not sure what can be wrong with the saddle that could not be adjusted by a good guitar tech. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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