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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:08 am
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Seems like this is a common problem. I'm getting fret buzz on my MIM Stratocaster. The thing is I'm too inexperienced to figure out how to fix it.

If I take this to an authorized service center, will I have to pay anything?

I purchased it from an authorized dealer just recently however it was from somewhere else than the one I'm going to take it to.


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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:42 am
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Yes, you normally pay for services rendered. Before you do that you ought to take a whack at setting it up yourself. As long as the guitar is basically sound, you should be able to do it. Go to the main Fender site, find a guitar closest to the one you have, and download the owners' manual. The manual will have a complete guide on how to do a basic setup. DON'T SKIP STEPS. And do go and find the simple tools you need, such as feeler guages.

If that doesn't work, then it is likely that your guitar is a little out of the ordinary and requires the services of a pro. But expect to pay for that expertise.


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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:58 am
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I hasten to add, DONT mess with the truss rod adjuster :shock: .
raise the string height by all means. Its the hex screws in the saddles at the bridge, just de-tune the strings before you raise the height. Take it easy with em. A small adjustment can make a big difference. Take your time and pay attention when your raising em and you will be ok.

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Post subject: Re: String/Fret Buzz
Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:03 pm
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Ed4252 wrote:
Seems like this is a common problem. I'm getting fret buzz on my MIM Stratocaster. The thing is I'm too inexperienced to figure out how to fix it.

If I take this to an authorized service center, will I have to pay anything?

I purchased it from an authorized dealer just recently however it was from somewhere else than the one I'm going to take it to.


There are little screws on your bridge/saddle. Use the small allen key that came with the guitar to raise the strings from the fretboard. :D 8)

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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:11 pm
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If you DO feel that the truss rod needs a small adjustment (after reading and learning about it) use only one or two fingers of pressure on the allan key as you adjust it. Do it in small increments and let the instrument sit in between adjusting.

Also, always re-tune after any adjustment to the action. ie the Truss rod, Bridge saddles, Nut, Neck shimming.

Take it slow and read up / youtube for help on what you should be looking for.

Unfortunately, I've been through all of these steps and I've still got issues :( my Strat's a little over three years old and I've got a couple uneven frets.


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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:13 pm
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If you DO feel that the truss rod needs a small adjustment (after reading and learning about it) use only one or two fingers of pressure on the allan key as you adjust it. Do it in small increments and let the instrument sit in between adjusting.

Also, always re-tune after any adjustment to the action. ie the Truss rod, Bridge saddles, Nut, Neck shimming.

Take it slow and read up / youtube for help on what you should be looking for.

Unfortunately, I've been through all of these steps and I've still got issues :( my Strat's a little over three years old and I've got a couple uneven frets.


You should not adjust the trussrod unless you have prior experience... Bring it into a shop. :wink: :) 8)

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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 3:08 pm
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Well, I just took it to a tech pro and he said there was nothing wrong with :/...so why would there be buzzing when I play?


The buzzing doesn't come out of the amp when I play but I feel like it does when I just play it acoustically.


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Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 6:02 pm
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I bought a MIM Lonestar strat earlier this year and it buzzed like crazy. I found that it had a couple high frets. I took it to one of Fender's approved repair locations (check support on this site) and they leveled the frets FREE OF CHARGE. Now there's little to no buzzing.

If frets are unlevel, you should never have to pay to have it fixed on a Fender guitar. It should always be covered under the lifetime warranty. Setups however, not so much.

Other things can cause fret buzz of course, like too low of action, a too tight truss rod, and of course simply playing too hard. I have a lot of experience working on guitars, and a little fret buzz here and there is just something every player has to deal with.


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