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Post subject: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:11 pm
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Hi ,

I just got my new Strat ELITE for few hours and i have already a problem.

Since few strings buzz to much, i was trying to adjust the TR. On the wheel , based on the neck, its possible to use a screwdriver to action the Truss rod, unfortunately its not moving AT ALL-

i stopped to try before i could damage the guitar or / and , break eventually the screwdriver.

I think this is a pretty bad situation : adjusting the truss rod is a basic option we have and it should work.

If anyone can say something about that and have a suggestion, thanks in advance.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:09 pm
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Return it.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 2:55 pm
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i think is nothing else to do then return it to dealer. i hope they will swap the guitar immediately.

I dont blame anyone, except the quality controll at factory, it looks for me as none have even take a look on the truss rod.in my mind this shoud not happend at all.

i own other guitar and i never saw such low controll quality.i hope this will not happend to anyone else.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 2:59 am
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Deen wrote:
Hi ,

I just got my new Strat ELITE for few hours and i have already a problem

If anyone can say something about that and have a suggestion, thanks in advance.


How guitar play it the store before you go to home ?
Do you have experience adjusting truss rod ? It is normal if hard to turn the wheel.

Return it.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:41 am
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Minnesotaman wrote:
Return it.


+1!

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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:10 am
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The guitar sounded not bad at all at shop - setup with 010 strings.

i ordered a swap of 09-42 and...packing it.

so, to be honest : i thought that a professional guitar seller would adjust the neck..or at least look at strings buzz. obviously it was not done.

well, that can happend , on that saturday, a lot of people in the shop, and the guy might be get disturbed while setting up the guitar.
I do not blame this. this can happend.

i just dont understand at all, how such a neck can left the factory. there is no excuse in my mind.

so, update: the guitar was instantanely swapped.

and all works fine. of course i looked personnaly this time of a proper work of the wheel and bridge

i play since years and tested many guitar, i own myself a duesenberg and a seagull.

i not a pro, but i can setup a guitar properly and in a more then satisfying way. so my guess. im not a especially good player, and im not a technician. i just can ear if something is wrong and can ( as non pro ) set it properly.

i play 75-80 % in clean mode. i think, i can ear pretty good :-)
so now , the new guitar , seems to be really good. strings and guitar seems to adapt for now and the tuning stay in green , even transport and temperature differences.

so. if anything happend, i will update.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:17 am
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You write ;
"The guitar sounded not bad at all at shop - setup with 010 strings.
i ordered a swap of 09-42 and...packing it. "

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That is where is the mistake ; swap to 09 and packing up.
Nobody can do a neck set up in few minutes.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:27 am
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c est pas mon avis :-)


i waited more then 30 minutes to let the guy work on it. ..but , the real problem is not really a bad tuning. or bad setup. the real problem is when a a neck can´t be adjusted..... a mon avis :-)


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 4:58 am
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A defective truss rod is one thing.
Adjusting a working truss rod may take few hours not 30 minutes.

Use of 09 string where truss rod pressure is set for 0.010 = 50 % chance of string buzz.

You did not answer to my question ; Are you experimented in truss rod adjustment ?
I guess not, if you ask here.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:46 am
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Deen wrote:
c est pas mon avis :-)


i waited more then 30 minutes to let the guy work on it. ..but , the real problem is not really a bad tuning. or bad setup. the real problem is when a a neck can´t be adjusted..... a mon avis :-)

I'd make an appointment with the chap (at the shop) who set it up for you. Then he can demonstrate the necessary truss rod adjustment. If he can't do it, or damages the guitar trying, they'll need to replace the guitar or fix the problem, won't they?

Cheers - Peter.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 5:51 am
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Peter S wrote:

I'd make an appointment with the chap (at the shop) who set it up for you. Then he can demonstrate the necessary truss rod adjustment. If he can't do it, or damages the guitar trying, they'll need to replace the guitar or fix the problem, won't they?

Cheers - Peter.


He have a new guitar, he leave the defective one at the store.


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Post subject: Re: Stratocaster ELITE Truss Rod Problem
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 8:44 am
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stratele52 wrote:
He have a new guitar, he leave the defective one at the store.

Sorry, that's not how I understood OP's post. I thought he'd bought a new Strat Elite with a suspected seized or defective truss rod?

But you're probably right. In which case, ignore me!

Cheers - Peter.


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