Couple of Issues with My New ES-339

All of those can be fixed, keep up the faith.

 

Perhaps the tone knob just needs to be pushed further into the post?
The nut around the input jack just needs to be tightened...use a wrench.

 

Minor stuff don't sweat the small stuff. I'm loving my Es339 from Christmas 2007. Christmas 2008 was a Gretsch Duo Jet so the Gibson is temp out of a job.

 

Sooooper easy stuff to fix. A couple of nuts are loose. Pop the knobs, tighten 'em up and you're on your way.

GAD

 

If you take the knob off, look inside the knob to make sure there is nothing broken inside the knob.. should be a nice tight "serrated" circle in there with no breaks. If that is good, there should be a little "gap" in the top of the post the knob sets on.. use a flat blade screwdriver and spread the top apart a little bit and try the knob.. should do the trick..

 

no problem.. most posts have either a little external screw (like the telecasters) that holds them to the solid post, or are a "friction" fit over the spread posts with serrated edges...

 

wow ... are u me ?

 

Looks like an easy fix. U should go for the Red colour - totally mouth watering haha- congrats on your new guitar.

 

Do you know how to use a wrench?

 

Minor issues, but seriously they shouldn't exist, its a $1500+ guitar.

 

Come on dude. You're going to drive who knows how far to take it to a guy who is almost sure to ding it up instead of spending 5 seconds doing it yourself? Who's going to take better care of your guitar, you or some kid who's dad won't let him touch his tools at home. I agree that the guitar shouldn't come like that but welcome to planet earth.

 

1/2" wrench to tighten the output jack nut.
Take the loose knob off and there should be a split shaft pot.
Insert a small screw driver in between the split shaft and ever so lightly open the shaft a bit.Don't use too much pressure as the split shaft's are easy to break.Then put the knob back on.
There ya go.Do this and enjoy playing your 339.:BEER

 

Yeah, no offense dude, but like my 4yr old could do it.
Just take your time, be careful, put a rag around the area to avoid a scratch or ding.
Try and reach into the guitar and hold the pot while you tighten the nut.
Gibson knobs don't have a set screw, they fit over the split shaft which is serrated.
CAREFULLY spread apart the shaft-SLOWLY-with very little pressure with something small like a nail file, or thin knife or tool- or put tape over it and put the knob on if you don't trust yourself with tools.

 

those sound like set up issues (may need to file the nut). generally not a big deal. if u like the guitar, i'd get it set up.

 

yes, I HIGHLY recommend having a professional setup for your guitar...even if it's brand new...this ensures that you will have a guitar that will play and sound its best. Some new guitars will need the nut filed, frets leveled, etc...a pro tech can check for all of that.
Until you learn how to do the setup yourself, a professional should do it. After you get the 339 back (and you are satisfied with how it's been adjusted)...take note of the new specs (pickup height, action, etc.)...so if you ever try tweaking it in the future to adjust with your playing style, you can have a reference point to work with.