Gretsch Nashville string mute help needed

Paul_C

I've got a Nashville in for setup and the string mute is not working, I've googled for a picture of what it ought to look like but no joy so far, if anyone has a link or a picture of what a properly set up one looks like it would be handy



Even a description of how it works if it's working properly would help as I'm not sure at this point if it's broken or bits are seized up.

olafgarten

http://darrenriley.com/store/gretsch-single-mute-system-0062885000/

This is it here, AFAIK the switch pushes the wooden block which is attached to the bar and mute, this lifts and lowers it.

musicman100

I've got a late 62 6120 which is has the lever mute system.
I can take some pictures of the mute system if that would help? 
  What do you mean by not working tho?
Make sure it's not just rusted up.
Have you taken the plastic cover off the back to have a look?  You will be able to see exactly how it works.

Paul_C

The problem is that it isn't working, mostly because the "switch" isn't making contact with the lever as nothing is lined up properly, and there was no pad attached to it, just a metal clip meant to hold it.

A photo of a properly set up one would be handy so I can see if something is missing, or in the wrong place.

musicman100

Paul_C said:

The problem is that it isn't working, mostly because the "switch" isn't making contact with the lever as nothing is lined up properly, and there was no pad attached to it, just a metal clip meant to hold it.

A photo of a properly set up one would be handy so I can see if something is missing, or in the wrong place.

Have you taken the plastic cover off n got inside the back?
I'll post a picture but it will be tomorrow as I'm at work till late. 
Tbh I don't think many people even bother using them. Lol

Paul_C

Yes, this is how I know that it's not lined up properly etc. etc.

I doubt the owner ever wanted to use it which is why it isn't working now - I'm only trying to fix it for my own amusement because I like to do little things like this even though I'm not charging for it.

musicman100

Have you got some better picture's for me to look at? 

Paul_C

It's all in bits now (and the pic above is not the actual guitar but it looks exactly like that one).

Paul_C

I found a useful picture

This shows what needed making a little clearer - the meeting of switch and lever (the white bit on the bottom of the switch is missing), so I can have a rummage around my bits boxes and see if I can find something to do the job.

Paul_C

All back together and working - I haven't finished yet so I don't know if it will actually damp the strings - but even if it's never used at least it won't rattle now it's been sorted.