The replacement saddle worked perfect. Closing out the book on this one, the guitar is officially repaired! Thank you for all of your guidance VJ. I now understand both the appeal and some of the idiosyncrasies of these really unique guitars. I learned a lot and I appreciate all your help very much ...

Thanks @vjmanzo !! It turns out the online version of the powerchip manual has a wiring diagram for the three-way switch that my physical copy does not, otherwise they're completely identical. So strange I got the powerchip and new output jack installed successfully, but still had no sound from the ...

Sounds good VJ, I appreciate that optimism. I live in Park Slope if you're ever around I picked up a Powerchip and new output jack today and I'm preparing to install. I have just one final thing I'm uncertain of, maybe someone here can help! There are three wires coming off of my magnetic / piezo th...

i did some more research on how exactly the piezo functions and i think you're right, the bridge saddles are likely fine. i'll snag a powerchip and give it a go! hopefully it's a direct-ish replacement situation where the soldering points are obvious, but if it requires some sleuthing it's comfortin...

Ok so I removed the guard and looked inside today, and the guts are much simpler than I thought they'd be. Your post helped me make quick heads and tails of everything going on inside VJ, so thank you again. There are no broken wires or bad connections anywhere in the circuit, and aside from some un...

Amazing, thank you so much for your help vj! I appreciate you taking the time to respond when i get it open tomorrow i'll take a look for any loose wires / cold joints / obvious disconnects, then i'll check for a trim pot, and then i'll see if i can rule some things out using my multimeter. hopefull...

A NiteFly came across my bench this afternoon with a request to fix a Piezo pickup that's not making any sound. I've been teching for a good amount of time but this is the first encounter I've had with a Parker or a guitar equipped with a Piezo. I'm looking for a bit of troubleshooting advice from t...