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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:07 am
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Hi, I'm pretty new to the forum.
I got a Squier Affinity Strat around february time. I've been teaching myself ever since and Im doing quite well.
Just the other day i was jamming to a blues backing track when i hit some notes on my high E that where completely off. I had played this lick before so i knew it must be my tuning. I tried tuning the string and it stays in tune until the 5th fret (the A note) where it reads as Ab on my chromatic tuner.
It makes it very difficult having to adjust all my notes up a fret while i am playing.
Does anybody know why this might be happening all of a sudden?
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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:09 am
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Welcome to the Forum.

Sounds to me like a dead string. Have you changed them since you got the guitar?

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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:11 am
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Possibly a pressure issue? Have you adjusted the action at all?


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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:11 am
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i have changed a few of them (after snapping or just being really dirty looking) but never the high e.
I have a packet with the right gauge somewhere though so i will replace the string and see if it works.
Thanks for the help

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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:13 am
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Mayercaster wrote:
i have changed a few of them (after snapping or just being really dirty looking) but never the high e.
I have a packet with the right gauge somewhere though so i will replace the string and see if it works.
Thanks for the help


After this amount of time I would recommend a complete new set and a professional setup.

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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:30 am
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Thanks for the help everyone. I changed the string and now its fine.
I'll take your advice on board but i have never understood what a 'set-up' really is..

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Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:46 am
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Mayercaster wrote:
Thanks for the help everyone. I changed the string and now its fine.
I'll take your advice on board but i have never understood what a 'set-up' really is..


A set up consists of:

Adjusting Neck Relief
Adjusting String Height
Adjusting Bridge Height
Adjusting Intonation

I know I 'm leaving something out, but my mind is just mush this morning.

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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 6:46 am
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Also adjusting pickup height. Having your guitar properly set-up will be well worth the money. It will play like a brand new guitar.


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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 8:12 am
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thanks for the info guys..
I am getting a Fender Telecaster Thinline 72 very soon and would have to draw money out of that fund to pay for a set-up.... I may get one after i have got my tele. Does it make a huge difference to my sound? If I am being honest i hate this squire cant get a good tone and hate the sound of the high notes...

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Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:19 am
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In my experiences, it makes a world of difference. Around here (Georgia-USA) you can get a set-up for between $30-$50 USD.

With a little bit of patience, you can learn to do it yourself. It will require a couple of tools that you may not have, but they're not very expensive. If you learn to do you own set-ups, you can keep your guitars in top condition. Plus you can do set-ups for others and make a little cash.

Once you get your Tele, you can upgrade the pickups in your Strat. Then you'll have access to all the Fender tones.

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Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 5:57 pm
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A good setup can make quite a bit of difference, even if the guitar seems to be playing fine now. Also, a good tech will work with you to dial in exactly your style. The guy I go to always suggests that you allow a half hour or so to sit in his other room, play it and let him fine tune for you. He'll also (within reason of course) tweak it a bit over the next few weeks if need be.

The guy I use will also take a look at the frets, look for any issues that might escape your eye (cracks you hadn't noticed, for instance). Maybe your pups need adjusting if you're getting an uneven sound, etc. In short, as I said, worth every penny once you've found a good tech.


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