weird out-of-tuneness...

[HTH AMPS]

ok, I've had a bit of a closer look at this and the nut slot on the low E does look a bit worn and the low E is rattling on the open position, so I'm thinking NUT.  Its getting taken to a guy up here with a good rep called Alan Brason.  Gonna treat the old gal to a fret-dress too.

[HTH AMPS]

Ok, job done  :D

A public word of thanks to Alan Brason of Cullercoats/Whitley Bay, he repaired the issue with my Les Paul's nut today free of charge.  

It was a ten minute job of filling-in the low E's slot, then recutting it.  However, it was still his time and expertise he was giving regardless of how small a job it was.

Great guy, going back to get the frets re-profiled in a couple of weeks when we have a small break from gigging (August is looking to be a quiet month).

[gwEm]

this is really cool :)

i was tentatively going to suggest worn saddles, but in the end the problem was at the other end.

its great to hear you are rocking in tune again

[HTH AMPS]

this is really cool :)

i was tentatively going to suggest worn saddles, but in the end the problem was at the other end.

its great to hear you are rocking in tune again

It might sound a bit overly dramatic, but its like a weight has been lifted - really been stressing about this, its been my main guitar for 16 years now.  Others have came and went, but this one is just perfect for my needs.

[AndyR]

Really good to hear it's sorted :D

I had a feeling it might be the nut if it wasn't a duff string. When a string starts behaving oddly, I always start focusing on the bridge end of things - I always do. But so many times it turns out it's the little bugger up the other end, sniggering away to itself while I fanny around with a bunch of other things. :roll:

[Mr. Air]

Change of subject, but how is the MQ neck working out for you, HTH? Does it go well with the Abraxas bridge and why did you change in the first place? I thought you were on a one-man-mission to bring attention to the Abraxas  :D

[HTH AMPS]

Cheers guys.

The MQ neck is working out great, works that little bit better for turning down and getting cleaner tones (I get all my tonal variation from the guitar).

The Abraxas neck is/was great, but in a covers band playing anything from Lady Gaga to Ozzy, I need to be versatile.

The MQ matches up great with the Abraxas bridge btw, though at present I'm using a very similar bridge pickup from another UK pickup guy. 

I do still believe the Abraxas set is the most versatile set BKP make and I'd be happy to use them again in a heartbeat.

[Telerocker]

Good to hear your axe stays tuned. Nice guy to do it for free.

[HTH AMPS]

gratuitous shot of the old gal feeling better now...

[38thBeatle]

I am glad you got it sorted.

[FELINEGUITARS]

Ok, job done  :D

A public word of thanks to Alan Brason of Cullercoats/Whitley Bay, he repaired the issue with my Les Paul's nut today free of charge.  

It was a ten minute job of filling-in the low E's slot, then recutting it.  However, it was still his time and expertise he was giving regardless of how small a job it was.

Great guy, going back to get the frets re-profiled in a couple of weeks when we have a small break from gigging (August is looking to be a quiet month).

Great news Ian

Kudos to Alan Brason too - sounds like a good guy!

[HTH AMPS]

Ok, job done  :D

A public word of thanks to Alan Brason of Cullercoats/Whitley Bay, he repaired the issue with my Les Paul's nut today free of charge.  

It was a ten minute job of filling-in the low E's slot, then recutting it.  However, it was still his time and expertise he was giving regardless of how small a job it was.

Great guy, going back to get the frets re-profiled in a couple of weeks when we have a small break from gigging (August is looking to be a quiet month).

Great news Ian

Kudos to Alan Brason too - sounds like a good guy!

aye, he's one of the good ones - nice guy, knows his stuff.