A Heat Press on my Explorer?

[Napthol]

I picked up an Epiphone Explorer during the summer and it's a real nice guitar and my Duncans sound great in it. Right around November it started to show fret buzz, so I brought it to my guitar technician and he did an adjustment with the truss rod and he may have touched up a fret or two.

When I got it back from him it played great.

Problem is that only lasted about 3 days.

After that it's like the neck simply went out.

Practically every fret is buzzing now. He told he was considering putting a heat press on the neck. He told me he really could not get enough relief in the neck.

I don't know why the neck did not hold, but I used to have a Fender Classic Vibe that had a bad neck that I replaced with a Warmoth neck that solved that problem.

I'm hoping that I don't have a bad piece of wood in this guitar too.

[ICTGoober]

It's possible the difference in humidity has changed (like the weather), or your home might be different from the shop? Remember that wood responded to temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure when it was alive. It still does, just not as much. It might be the truss rod, too. Take it back, and let him try again. He should do it for no charge.

[hamerfan]

I recommend to change to a higher string guage.

[GuitarStv]

I recommend to change to a higher string guage.

If it's back bowing and the truss rod is out of adjustment, this would be a good suggestion. Some guitars just like heavier wire on them.

[formula73]

What year is it? A lot of Epis have double action truss rods these days and it can freak people out that don’t know because there’s a loose spot when they go from suck to blow and back.

my Tbird Classic Pros are 2012 and 2013 and they have them.

[Napthol]

I bought the guitar new from an online retailer this summer. I'm using .010's for strings.

[ICTGoober]

Has the tune-o-matic bridge collapsed in the middle?

[eclecticsynergy]

I bought the guitar new from an online retailer this summer. I'm using .010's for strings.

Epi gives a lifetime warranty to the original buyer. Doesn't cover wear and tear but if the neck is defective, it should be covered under warranty.
I'd call the dealer.

[formula73]

Has the tune-o-matic bridge collapsed in the middle?

I don’t see that happening in less than a year on a brand new guitar, though I suppose it’s entirely possible.

That said, his tech probably would have noticed if that were the case. I know I would and I just do this stuff for fun.

[Mincer]

I'd just call that tech up. I am sure he will re-check his work...you already paid for it.

[Napthol]

Yeah that's no problem with him. He has always enjoyed working on my guitars.

[GuitarDoc]

I recommend changing to a better tech who knows about guitars and how to fix them.

[formula73]

I recommend changing to a better tech who knows about guitars and how to fix them.

That’s awfully presumptuous and utterly unhelpful. Good job.

[Napthol]

Geez...My guitar tech is the best in this area. He has built guitars and amps. I don't live in a big area. Maybe a change in temperature and humidity just threw the neck out of adjustment. Pianos are the same way.

[formula73]

Geez...My guitar tech is the best in this area. He has built guitars and amps. I don't live in a big area. Maybe a change in temperature and humidity just threw the neck out of adjustment. Pianos are the same way.

That dude’s a grumpy old man who knows everything better than everybody else. Don’t let him under your skin.