Some assistance is needed:
Where on the headstock of my 2010 MIM HSS Strat do put a 2nd Tree? I have one string tree now on the high E string and B string and T-type Tree ...I've ordered two Mighty Mite-Roller type string trees to replace the stock one on my Strat...

The Problem: why I'm doing this:

My G and my D string buzz at the nut...and if I lightly press down just ahead of the nut...about 1/2 way to the tuning machines the buzzing goes away..I'm thinking about where to place the second tree on the D and G strings....The lightest touch makes the buzz go completely away and the instrument sounds great....so I don't think the 2nd tree really has to bite down hard.

From what a I've read somewhere close to the A-tuner is the place to put the second Tree? From looking at the nut on the G & D string I can see nothing wrong....I've checked my string levels at the 17th Fret and the Intonation is perfect...& at the 12th 9th 7th 5th....my tuner tells me the Notes being played and that man is exactly what is being played...My Amp is a GDec 3-30..which I'm really having fun with...No I'm not ready for American Idol.....

If I can solve this man........I'm going to play this sucker until....Hell freezes over..

take care,
David ( aka-ace gutiar) < I know the spelling is OFF on the I placement...but it works...and no-one else has this user name..here yet.

I'm inclined to think your nut is incorrectly slotted.

JMO

Arjay

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Do I take it to a Luither to get the nut it slotted right?


David

I certainly would were it mine.

While you're at it, have him do a full level/crown/polish job on the fretboard, check the neck for proper relief, plus a complete set-up. You'll be amazed at the playability (assuming a competent job).

HTH

Arjay

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"Here's why reliability is job one: A great sounding amp that breaks down goes from being a favorite piece of gear to a useless piece of crap in less time than it takes to read this sentence." -- BRUCE ZINKY

Check the number of string winds around the tuner post. At least 2 full winds (maybe 3 for the D string) going down around the post for the wound strings and it will create enough of a break between the nut and the tuner to eliminate the need for a string tree. You still need that string tree for the high E and B of course.

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