Hobbayne Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Just got my VM Jazz back from my tech following a setup, and to have the nut re cut. He suggested that I upgrade the pots, as they are rather crackly and a bit cack. He also says the there is a bit of a kick at the top of the neck! Not wishing to appear an idiot, I just nodded. What did he mean by this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Could he have said "kink"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1320160026' post='1423099'] Could he have said "kink"? [/quote] No, deffo said kick said it was quite common in Fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icastle Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Not heard 'kick' used in context with a neck issue before. Perhaps it's just a colloqialism? As for the pots, I'd be inclined to squirt a couple of pence worth of switch cleaner in them and give them a bit of a clean out - it can work wonders and save you having to spend money on unnecessary replacements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) Probably a reference to the [size=7]~[size=4] shape caused by the truss rod, so the last few frets 'kick' up a bit. [/size][/size] [size=7][size=4]Have you got a 2' steel rule or similar straight edge to lay along the frets & check?[/size][/size] Edited November 1, 2011 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Had the same with the first L2500. IIRC we ended up with a refret and shaving at the top of the neck which helped with the action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1320160026' post='1423099'] Could he have said "kink"? [/quote] You of all people should know what a kick at the top of the neck is Matt. Although why the guy said it was common in Fenders (over any other make) beats me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1320160931' post='1423120'] Probably a reference to the [size=7]~[size=4] shape caused by the truss rod, so the last few frets 'kick' up a bit. [/size][/size] [size=7][size=4]Have you got a 2' steel rule or similar straight edge to lay along the frets & check?[/size][/size] [/quote] If you don't have a short steel rule, at a push a credit/debit card isn't a bad substitute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1320173720' post='1423374'] If you don't have a short steel rule, at a push a credit/debit card isn't a bad substitute [/quote] Well I suppose you could buy one what I meant is a LONG straight edge, like a 24"/2'/60cm steel rule to lay along the top of the frets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted November 1, 2011 Author Share Posted November 1, 2011 Cheers chaps. its not a problem as I never have to venture beyond the 12th fret anyway. The switch cleaner is a good idea, i,ll give it a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1320165331' post='1423204'] You of all people should know what a kick at the top of the neck is Matt. Although why the guy said it was common in Fenders (over any other make) beats me. [/quote] I wouldn't have called it a kick, it looked like it had taken a few kicks though! It was more like a Curly Wurly which had been left in the sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1320176776' post='1423443'] Well I suppose you could buy one what I meant is a LONG straight edge, like a 24"/2'/60cm steel rule to lay along the top of the frets [/quote] Sorry John, thought we were talking about using a short straight edge for rocking to and fro, spanning three frets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I think it means the ski ramp you get at the end of the neck, sometimes blamed on the shim and tightening the neck too hard down on it (I'm not convinced). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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