20 Most Recent Epiphone Les Paul 100 Electric Guitar - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Have a look at this link:http://www.lespaulforum.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1490000 A dead pickup would not affect just one string so it has to be an adjustment problem. Here is another link:http://www.mylespaul.com/forums/custom-shop/1910-pickup-adjustment-height-pole-pieces-comments-discussion.html

You need to adjust the controls for the nano on the control cavity plate on the back of the guitar the way you want them first. Here is a link to a simplified explanation:http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/Les-Paul/Epiphone/Les-Paul-Standard-Ultra-II.aspx A better explanation should be in the manual but I don't think they did as good of a job as they should have.

Do you hear the buzz when the notes are fretted and open strings? If so the bridge has to come up. Thee are two screws, one each side of the brige. Screw clockwise on the G E side making sure to loosen the locking nut first.

The volume is a common problem ... Search for wiring diagrams for your guitar to find a better wiring. Or take it to a guitar repair centre to have it fixed.

To tell which pickups are selected with the switch if it doesn't have the little plate telling you, Turn one volume down and flick the switch one way so you can hear just one pickup.

Two ways of telling which one it is picking up ... A toppy tone is the one nearest the bridge ... a bassy tone is the neck pickup ... The middle selection on the switch is both coils selected ... If you cant tell by tone ... Tap the pick up and you'll soon hear which one you have selected.

Ebay for one and any music shop can order them for you such as Guitar Center

Try this site... find appropriate setup of pots, switches and pickups.

http://www.guitarelectronics.com/category/wiringresources/

volume & tone is all they are for each pick up

They are getting a vintage look. Try this link to see if there is any info you can use:http://www.stewmac.com/tradesecrets/archive If not try contacting them.

Sounds like a warped neck, if the bridge isn't low what else would cause the strings to buzz.? With the gain problem perhaps the neck is twisted as
well as bowed. Epiphone are proving to be quite popular but they are built to a price and for beginners they are usually a good choice. Unfortunately some fakes of different guitars are sold on ebay and they often make better tennis rackets than a musical instrument. Unless you changed them the guitar usually has a cheaper Humbucker pickup. Check it's fitting anf make sure there are no loose parts or wiring sitting against the soundboard on the inside.

Try looking down the neck of the guitar and seeif you notice any warp or bend. Overtightening the strings can cause the opposite warp and the strings end up further from the frets. Also try some measuring. The distance between the any string and the fretboard starting at the nut and working down to the bottom of the fretboard. These measurements should be consistant
Also, check the nut to see if the grooves aren't too deep. This could cause buzzing by allowing less distance between the string and the first fret.

Make sure all the frets are seated correctly and not slightly out of kilter at one end.

That should give you enough to keep you busy for a while. There are plenty of reasoins why a string will buzz. I've covered a few mecanical ones but without sounding rude there are also player caused buzz. Depressing the string too far behind the fret can cause it whereas too close to the fret can kill the note. But that's not my field in this situation. Check all the above and then try your fingering. One way or the other that buzz will stop. The best way to check if it's you is to get someone else to try your guitar out and see if the buzz buzzes off :-)

good luck

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Its basic diagram #2.....but a twin pickup les paul is a twin pickup les paul!

Here is a site:

http://www.gibson.com/Service/Tech/Schematics/

Look at the different versions of Les Paul and find the pone that matches the guitar. They are all near the front of the listing at the site.

The five pin switch is used on the "Ace Freely" version. IF the guitar is that one using the 5 tab switch you willl have to get the correct switch to replace it.

These switches are easily adjusted if it is just a contact problem. If the lever has been broken off they have to be replaced.

the closer to the strings the greater the magnetic pull. it's a personal variable to the player.basically how aggresive of a sound you want

If you are on a limited budget then get a standard Epiphone Les Paul. The Custom is not much better. If you have a little more to spend then I recommend getting a new or used Gibson Les Paul Studio.

Narrowing down which guitar to buy is completely opinion-based. You need to try multiple guitars to find one you like best since they all feel a little different.

Sounds like you have some microphonic pickups. Only thing to do is replace them. This would be caused by the guitar being hit against something or being dropped.

This is exactly how any 2 pickup, 2 volume, 2 tone, three way switch guitar would be wired from the factory. Best of luck!

http://www.seymourduncan.com/support/wiring-diagrams/schematics.php?schematic=2h_2v_2t_3w

Unless you are wanting to use the Nanomag, I'd just get it taken out of the signal. You should be able to bypass it anyways.

after tuning ....put a capo on ... if this stops the problem then the cause must either be
1 the string catching in the top nut or
2 a faulty machine head
if it still goes out of tune with the capo on then look at where the ball end of the string sits

Several things to try:
- Probably already have, but another guitar cord.
- Ground switch on the amp?
- I had an older guitar that buzzed due to the pickups. While touching the strings, all was well - I was acting as the ground then. The ground wire broke, so it buzzed no matter what. The ground wire ran to the metal bridge.
- Play louder than the buzz! :)

hi there .... flat means does the string go lower in pitch ...needing the string to be tightend after you have bent it ?
Do you give the strings a real good pull a few times after fitting? this often corrects the problem .... let me know ..as there could be a few other reasons
cheers Pete

Question edited for clarity and toss in some CAPS. Your local Music Shop, or a local Lautist. No one is listing parts. https://www.google.com/search?q=epiphone+mm-50e+mandolin+parts+list Generic Mandolin pickup https://www.google.com/search?q=mandolin+pickup ..