Yes, I may have misheard - I'm quite sure that's him, definitely a talkative and friendly guy. I only need to verify my setup and make sure everything is in optimal condition. I have a bit of an initial rattle when I pluck the E and A open strings, and it's not a constant rattle - I only hear it right after I pluck the string, but it does not sustain. I have verified most obvious things: machine gear bolts are nice and tight, strings are wound correctly and there is no excess string rattling, the action is not too low as to cause any rattling. When I apply pressure to the E string peg, it does not occur. Also, the rattle is not amplified, I only hear it because it's next to my ear (pegbox). The only other thing I can think of is that these are relatively new strings, they may still be stretching, but I'd rather have a luthier take a look.
Gary also said that for complex issues/requests, he passes on the instrument to Jimmy, but that for most things he's the one that works on them. Would you trust him with the instrument? I know you said he's only done amp work for you in the past.
