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Post subject: What causes string buzz?
Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:41 am
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What causes string buzz in a Stratocaster? I think I'm working the frets reasonably well, but still get some buzzing, especially on the bass strings near the nut.

Is it just a problem of technique, or could it be something in the guitar's setup?


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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:46 am
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its in the set up alright, the intonation, I believe has to be corrected

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:50 am
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It could be from a variety of things such as, but not limited to, string contact with the fret wire on the fingerboard; flatness of the saddle over which the strings rest, causing the strings to vibrate; poorly fitting nut slots, which cause the strings to vibrate against or inside the slot; loose truss rod nut; loose or broken top or back brace; loose truss rod; loose top joint at sides; loose end pin jack nut; vibrating or loose tuning machine parts.

I think that a truss rod check would be in order.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 7:59 am
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Here's some more information: The strings near the nut are quite close to the fretboard while the strings near the bridge are quite far from the fretboard.

Thanks for your help.


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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:02 am
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Best thing to do is to have it checked out by a Tech.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:04 am
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my best guess would be that it is fretting out.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:06 am
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CAFeathers wrote:
Best thing to do is to have it checked out by a Tech.


+1 Hands on by a pro beats a best guess sight unseen.

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Posted: Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:14 am
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Thanks to you! I am taking it to an authorized Fender repair center today. I'm glad I asked.


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