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Post subject: easy ways to fix string buzz?
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:21 pm
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I don't have the time (at the moment) to briing my strat to a guitar tech .. can eanyone tell me a possible way to fix string buzz.... I own a Clapton Sig strat and I can hear string buzz on the #2 string .. and a little (not as much) on the 1st string also... can someone please give me some tips, thanks very much!


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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:25 pm
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I have already changed the string .. from the factory Fenders .. to Ernie Ball 9's ... (which is what I prefer) ..


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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:30 pm
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You might need to adjust your truss rod.

I'm presuming that you went down from 10's to 9's so follow this link and scroll down to the section on truss rod adjustment. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, you'll need a tech, or someone that knows what they're doing to do it.


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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 1:36 pm
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thanks Sandwich.. yah .. I actually just came across a site that explains it better http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/buzzing.htm

i do believe you are correct, it's most likely my truss rod ... when I play real quiet.. don't hear it as much .. when i strum louder .. it's worse .. seems like I'll just have to make time to bring to tech, then.. DANG .. oh well, thanks!


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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:10 pm
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It coulc be the truss rod. But before you go doing that, check for fret wear near the buzz. You could have a worn fret thats allowing the string to hit the next fret up. You shouldn't adjust the truss rod for action. If you want to raise the string a tad, just raise the saddle a bit.

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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:44 pm
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cryingstrat wrote:
It coulc be the truss rod. But before you go doing that, check for fret wear near the buzz. You could have a worn fret thats allowing the string to hit the next fret up. You should adjust the truss rod for action. If you want to raise the string a tad, just raise the saddle a bit.


You are correct sir! 8)


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Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:55 pm
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Right - a quick easy fix would be to raise the saddle 1/2 turn.


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If you do raise the saddle make sure the hex screws are raised evenly, sometimes one hex screw will be slightly higher and you can get a buzz at the saddle. 8)


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