Members Devinstation Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 I got my Xavier-850 today, Lemon Drop, beautiful strat. Out of the box this thing looked GREAT. I fell in love with it as soon as I saw it. Then I noticed the scratch on the front of the guitar, right on the flamed maple. Ok I can live with a scratch, my other guitar has a nice dremmel mark in it from where I had to rout out the body for a humbucker, I can live with it. Then I noticed the headstock logo had some scratches too, that looked really bad. Ok, I can live with that too. Cosmetics are nice but mean nothing to me compared to playability. So before I tightened the truss rod (they loosen it for shipping) I decided to give it a try, to see if it needed any adjusting. It was in tune, which really suprised me. Then I fretted it, terrible buzz on all the strings but the G and high E. I'm not talking about a little buzz, I'm talking about unable to differentiate between any of the fretted notes because they all buzzed so bad completely up the fretboard. So I tightened the truss rod, that did not do a thing. Then I adjusted the action, still awful fret buzz. Then noticed that a lot of the buzzing seemed to be coming from the bridge. So I flipped the guitar over and started to take off the panel on the back. Then I noticed that two of the screws on the panel in the back are stripped and are impossible to remove. Now I am not 100% sure I got a new instument. I believe I may have gotten a blem, or maybe a guitar that had been returned. I have ordered parts from Jay before and have been satisfied. I already shot him an e-mail and asked if a replacement to be sent to me, but I had been looking forward to this since last Friday, so I'm a little down. I would have shot some pics for you but I didn't think about posting this until after I had the guitar re-packed and ready to go. I used to work in a guitar shop, and honestly though it is nice to be able to set-up a guitar no problem, and do all of my own repairs/modifications, it sucks that I now have such a discriminating eye. It takes the joy out of buying guitars. I'm thinking of maybe just having them send me one of their Teles as well, I heard they are really kickin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdjonsson Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 This is serious deja vu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sucks Had that happen to me _twice_ with an Ibanez a couple of months ago (both had been obviously returned before) and another guitar last year. All the anticipation and then you get a dud, sucks. Better luck next time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted June 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 This is serious deja vu. Happen to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've got several sets of GFS pickups (which I like A LOT) and two Xaviere guitars. My Xaviere guitars didn't have any blems or problems, but mine did have fret buzz that I couldn't get out with truss rod or string height adjustments. Especially on the 5th and 6th strings which I have heard others mention on here. I haven't taken the time to re-work the frets, because the buzz isn't coming through the amp. I don't like to rag on GFS because I really like their stuff, but what's up with the statement on their site that says... "Each Xaviere guitar is meticulously set up by our pros in our Boston area shop. You'll be assured that your new guitar will arrive ready to rock, with perfect frets, correct string height and all electronics fully inspected and verified." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ArKay Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 The 2 Ibanezes were also inspected and set up At least the sticker said so. And they were both unplayable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted June 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've got several sets of GFS pickups (which I like A LOT) and two Xaviere guitars. My Xaviere guitars didn't have any blems or problems, but mine did have fret buzz that I couldn't get out with truss rod or string height adjustments. Especially on the 5th and 6th strings which I have heard others mention on here. I haven't taken the time to re-work the frets, because the buzz isn't coming through the amp. I don't like to rag on GFS because I really like their stuff, but what's up with the statement on their site that says..."Each Xaviere guitar is meticulously set up by our pros in our Boston area shop. You'll be assured that your new guitar will arrive ready to rock, with perfect frets, correct string height and all electronics fully inspected and verified." I KNOW! NO guitar that has been "meticulously set up by our pros" should have such completely awful string buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Voltaire Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 I've got several sets of GFS pickups (which I like A LOT) and two Xaviere guitars. My Xaviere guitars didn't have any blems or problems, but mine did have fret buzz that I couldn't get out with truss rod or string height adjustments. Especially on the 5th and 6th strings which I have heard others mention on here. I haven't taken the time to re-work the frets, because the buzz isn't coming through the amp. I don't like to rag on GFS because I really like their stuff, but what's up with the statement on their site that says... "Each Xaviere guitar is meticulously set up by our pros in our Boston area shop. You'll be assured that your new guitar will arrive ready to rock, with perfect frets, correct string height and all electronics fully inspected and verified." maybe the pros send them out like that just to piss people off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jdjonsson Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Happen to you? http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1632891 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted June 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1632891 Man I remember that thread. That was just when I decided to get mine and thought, "Man I hope that doesn't happen to me ...." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harry-L Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 BUMMER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BlackHatHunter Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 that sucks. I hope you get a new one soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr JinX Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 mine came in the wrong color and has one stripped screw on the backplate but i like it anyways its pretty nice and has no playability problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sorry to hear of yer trouble. I bought a blem from GFS. It wasn't very blem'd at all. In fact I can't remember what it is that I found that I wasn't happy with. Musta been something small for me to forget. I also bought a blem from a forum member. It has a handprint on the back under the finish. (!) But it's not very noticable, and I don't care. I bought the Tele off of ebay and the price was so low I figured it was a blem, but I have yet to find a blem. It 's VERY nice. I love em all. Hope you get one that makes you happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members metallica_00 Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 So before I tightened the truss rod (they loosen it for shipping) I decided to give it a try, to see if it needed any adjusting. It was in tune, which really suprised me. Then I fretted it, terrible buzz on all the strings but the G and high E. I'm not talking about a little buzz, I'm talking about unable to differentiate between any of the fretted notes because they all buzzed so bad completely up the fretboard. So I tightened the truss rod, that did not do a thing. Then I adjusted the action, still awful fret buzz. Then noticed that a lot of the buzzing seemed to be coming from the bridge. So I flipped the guitar over and started to take off the panel on the back. Then I noticed that two of the screws on the panel in the back are stripped and are impossible to remove. I used to work in a guitar shop, and honestly though it is nice to be able to set-up a guitar no problem, and do all of my own repairs/modifications, it sucks that I now have such a discriminating eye. It takes the joy out of buying guitars. That's not a discriminating eye, getting a new guitar that is scratched, has unfixable playability, and stripped screws is completely unacceptable for anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members nevermind Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 I KNOW!NO guitar that has been "meticulously set up by our pros" should have such completely awful string buzz. I think it is known as the "lick and a promise" method of meticulous set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members scolfax Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Take heart in that, although this type of problem has been reported before, GF is known for good customer service.I've ordered a Korean Reverend - I've been waiting for it for months, due to ship in 1.5 weeks, that is promised to be "inspected, strung, adjusted and play-tested in our Detroit area shop, by a small crew with years of experience." I could just imagine what it would feel like if that arrived in the condition you described! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Devinstation Posted June 28, 2007 Author Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sorry to hear of yer trouble. I bought a blem from GFS. It wasn't very blem'd at all. In fact I can't remember what it is that I found that I wasn't happy with. Musta been something small for me to forget. I also bought a blem from a forum member. It has a handprint on the back under the finish. (!) But it's not very noticable, and I don't care. I bought the Tele off of ebay and the price was so low I figured it was a blem, but I have yet to find a blem. It 's VERY nice.I love em all. Hope you get one that makes you happy. Well I've decided to take a shot at the Tele, so maybe I will have more luck. Jay responded to my e-mail quickly, and was completely cool. I responded back asking to send an XV-800 to instead in Honey Burst. I also asked if there was anyway he could make sure I didn't have to go through this again. I am afraid I may have come off as an asshole, but I really really want to like these guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcindc Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Good choice! The honeyburst 800 is clearly the best looking of the three that I have. Somebody else here raves about it too. They're stunning. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members leopardstar Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 aslan is bummed, :cry: :cry:for youshe really looks forward NGD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sartana Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Sorry to hear for about your troubles! There is no excuse to send a guitar out like that, he should pay for all shipping and maybe offer a deal on a future purcase to mantain good customer service. I have been a manufacturers rep for almost two decades and if that ever got past us we always made it up with extras to the customer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members housered Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 aslan is bummed, :cry: :cry:for you she really looks forward NGD's Who is aslan? WTF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members dcindc Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 ^^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members housered Posted June 28, 2007 Members Share Posted June 28, 2007 Oh, lets all just admit it. There is something kind of hot about Paris Hilton. I am sick of denying it. I know that she is annoying but there is some draw. I usually like curvy women with soft facial features. It's not like I find Paris sexy exactly, but there is defiantly something that is attractive about her.And there is another definite. I am too drunk to post.Signing out. And who in the {censored} is aslan? Please don't tell me that it is the cat in the avatar.Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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