james90 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi guys, I recently bought a custom guitar at Manson Store (marmite one, I've heard that one of you got it too) and I received it this morning. It works well, except for the fuzz factory that I asked to add. When I push the toggle down, no sounds come from the amp, and when I push it up, it sounds clean or overdriven according to the amp settings. I tried to turn knobs, but it doesn't go better. What do you think about it ? Does it happen to someone else ? If not : Am I brainless to not understand how this stupid effect works ? As I live in France, maybe the shipping could have damaged the guitar ? Should I try to repair it by myself, opening the backside and stuff ? I already asked Manson Office by mail about it, but no answer for today. Can't wait Monday, help me please :3 ! Hey So you mean no sound comes out when the effect is on? (toggle switch in the down position) First thing I'd do is replace the battery. I imagine it's been played in the shop a bit, so it probably could use a new battery either way If not, I wouldn't try repairing it unless you're familiar with how the fuzz factory works and are good with soldering I don't think it would've been damaged in shipping. I've had the toggle switch break off of two guitars in shipping, but it sounds like yours still works properly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidious911 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi guys, I recently bought a custom guitar at Manson Store (marmite one, I've heard that one of you got it too) and I received it this morning. It works well, except for the fuzz factory that I asked to add. When I push the toggle down, no sounds come from the amp, and when I push it up, it sounds clean or overdriven according to the amp settings. I tried to turn knobs, but it doesn't go better. What do you think about it ? Does it happen to someone else ? If not : Am I brainless to not understand how this stupid effect works ? As I live in France, maybe the shipping could have damaged the guitar ? Should I try to repair it by myself, opening the backside and stuff ? I already asked Manson Office by mail about it, but no answer for today. Can't wait Monday, help me please :3 ! Sounds like battery. Replace it (or make sure there is one actually in there!). Move on from there. This is pretty much the same thing that happens to all effects when they lose power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hi guys, I recently bought a custom guitar at Manson Store (marmite one, I've heard that one of you got it too) and I received it this morning. It works well, except for the fuzz factory that I asked to add. When I push the toggle down, no sounds come from the amp, and when I push it up, it sounds clean or overdriven according to the amp settings. I tried to turn knobs, but it doesn't go better. What do you think about it ? Does it happen to someone else ? If not : Am I brainless to not understand how this stupid effect works ? As I live in France, maybe the shipping could have damaged the guitar ? Should I try to repair it by myself, opening the backside and stuff ? I already asked Manson Office by mail about it, but no answer for today. Can't wait Monday, help me please :3 ! Which guitar did you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's this one, isn't it? http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/czeu/imagegzw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's this one, isn't it? http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/czeu/imagegzw I thought it was that too but needed to be sure. That's not marmite, it's sheeet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I thought it was that too but needed to be sure. That's not marmite, it's sheeet but Tim said it was marmite... But yeah, it probably just needs a new battery. It is a bit odd though, as the fuzz factory doesn't draw much power, and that guitar hasn't been around that long... maybe it is possible that there's no battery in there at all :\ could be a bad connection somewhere, but hopefully not should be receiving the three guitars by the end of next week. excited about the cracked mirror in particular. i love that guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorless Dream Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Yup James, it's this one. Thanks for your answers ! I tried to explain it as clearly as possible, but since English isn't my mother tongue... I'll check the battery tomorrow. I remember that Adrian had almost same problem when I went to the store to test it. But to be honest, I didn't ask him what did he do to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackout_677 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 I don't know that man, he only posted pictures on Mansons facebook. He has an MB-1 (w/ replica stickers) and MA-2 as well. I am that guy with the custom mirror (Manson works 002) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazybobbles Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I am that guy with the custom mirror (Manson works 002) ;-) Ah so you bought it from josh in the end. Was On the fence with that one but decided not to. Ended up with carbonita How much you want for 002 and you have any pics of it now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I don't think he actually has works 002, but something similar. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1008465_567923309925738_1901296698_o.jpg Works 002 was made in 2011 I think, has a single coil sustainer, and a different looking top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorless Dream Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Okay, guys, it works. It was just the battery >.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I don't think he actually has works 002, but something similar. https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1008465_567923309925738_1901296698_o.jpg Works 002 was made in 2011 I think, has a single coil sustainer, and a different looking top Works 002 had an epic mirror top. One of the best. That one looks more like the small impact cracked mirror tops. Regarding marmite, don't some people love marmite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 The mirror top in that picture looks quite cool, the M1D1 is my favourite mirror top though. Long cracks>small cracks>no cracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Works 002 had an epic mirror top. One of the best. That one looks more like the small impact cracked mirror tops. Regarding marmite, don't some people love marmite? yeah exactly and MFC likes marmite (that guitar) apparently. would much prefer a plain aluminum paint finish like the one mauro got though. or maybe that rust effect... but that would make the rust relic less special The mirror top in that picture looks quite cool, the M1D1 is my favourite mirror top though. Long cracks>small cracks>no cracks. agree with that. this one's always been my favorite top, but the M1D1 style comes pretty close http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/czeu/image1020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 yeah exactly and MFC likes marmite (that guitar) apparently. would much prefer a plain aluminum paint finish like the one mauro got though. or maybe that rust effect... but that would make the rust relic less special agree with that. this one's always been my favorite top, but the M1D1 style comes pretty close http://www.mansonguitars.co.uk/#!untitled/zoom/czeu/image1020 lets not talk about that one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james90 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 lets not talk about that one... yeah, i get a bit sad looking at that picture although at least it doesn't have anything growing off of it. you saw my close up of the M1D1 I posted in our brothel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 yeah that's crazy. with such a cool wall hanger you'd think they'd clean it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I do indeed like marmite (the guitar, not the tar like substance) I agree that the plain aluminium would be cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Mmmm aluminium scratchplate and custom hardware... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Nah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'd put a cover on the pickups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic. Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'd put a cover on the pickups Those are covered! I get what you mean though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord MFC Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I'd put a cover on the pickups They both have black covers on them... And yeah not too sure about that guitar, not sure what scratchplate would work with that finish... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FabriPav Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 A different one, I meant :S definitely not black, maybe chrome or aluminium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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