My low E string has been extremely stubborn as of late. The string height is correct, the intonation is on yet it still sounds like it thumps against the frets. I see that this is common with a few of my guitars.

Does anybody have a remedy for this? Or how do I identify the problem?

Thanks,

TBahr

_________________


American HSS Mahogany Special Stratocaster-Limited Edition 2008
American HSS Special Stratocaster (Black) 2010

Lift it a little and look at your technique too. Its common for people to strike too hard or at a funny angle, which sends the string towards the frets.

_________________
No no and no

Bt "thumps against the frets" do you mean the string buzzes and rattles against the frets when plucked? Any frets in particular or all of them? You say your string is correct though...hmm... sounds like you might have too little or no relief in your neck (a backbow) possibly. Seasonal changes in humidity are most often the cuplrit of moving a guitar neck as the wood expands or contracts.

Put a capo at the first fret and press down the low E at the last fret, then check the gap between the bottom of the string and the top of the eighth fret. No or too little gap indicates a backbow and the string will rattle against the frets as it vibrates. A tweak of the truss rod may be in order.
It's all explained in much better detail here http://www.fender.com/support/setup_guides.php just click on the set-up guide for whichever guitar you have.
Good luck!

_________________
Obligatory gear list: Fender, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Gretsch, Vox, Martin, and more Fender.

I wouldn't recommend doing the adjustment yourself though if you;re inexperienced...

_________________

+1

_________________
Obligatory gear list: Fender, Rickenbacker, Gibson, Gretsch, Vox, Martin, and more Fender.

This doesn't address the question but....this is the reason why I love this forum..you gents are top notch...we all have the same advice and recommend the same resources not just opinions...you are all true gentlemen and ladies!
E

Thanks for the suggestion. This forum is great.

_________________


American HSS Mahogany Special Stratocaster-Limited Edition 2008
American HSS Special Stratocaster (Black) 2010