No sound from new SE NF3

[SweetPete]

A few weeks ago, I got a new SE NF3. About a half hour into playing it thru my amp, the sound totally cut out. I plugged in another guitar to make sure it wasn't the cable or amp, and it produced sound as expected. So I unstrung my NF3, unscrewed the pickguard, and very gently pushed/pulled all the wiring looking for a loose connection. Found nothing. With the pickguard still off, I plugged the NF3 back into my amp and there was sound when I touched each of the pickup's pole pieces with a small screwdriver. Cool. Put everything back together, and went on my merry way. Now, probably about 2 hours later of playing, the sound cut out again.

Should I just resolder all the wiring beneath the pickguard? I'm thinking there's at least 1 bad solder joint. IMHO, the OEM soldering looked pretty amateurish.

 

[Alnus Rubra]

I would put that back to the dealer.

 

[JasonE]

If you are good with a soldering iron, I would just reflow the joints. It won't take long. That will also give you a chance to check the pots out and the input jack. If you go back to the dealer, they may take it and do something similar or if they have to ship it back it will be out of your hands for a while. If that is okay, you could go that route. If you like the guitar reflowing the solder joints will be faster.

 

[SweetPete]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will reflow the joints later today. I got a great deal on the guitar, including free shipping, so shipping it to/from the online dealer will erase all the savings. Will let you know how it goes.

 

[show_a_little_faith]

I'd also take a look at the pickup switch too, while you're at it

 

[DISTORT6]

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will reflow the joints later today. I got a great deal on the guitar, including free shipping, so shipping it to/from the online dealer will erase all the savings. Will let you know how it goes.

Hoping it’s something simple.