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Post subject: AVRI '62 Jazzmaster Traditional Issues and Questions
Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 9:51 pm
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Just got the AVRI '62 Jazzmaster and it's a beautiful guitar. Now I've read all of the issues with saddles sinking, saddle rattles and strings popping out. It's also been pointed out the poor design of the distance of the tremelo to the bridge and the lack of tension.

In anticipation of all of these problems I bought the Buzz Stop.

BUT GUESS WHAT?? Out of the box this guitar plays great! No issues at all maybe it takes time for the saddles to begin rattling and sinking? I also never use a tremelo even on my Strats.

So my questions are this.

If I don't use the tremelo will that minimize the sinking/rattling saddle issues?

Is it over time that these bridge isssues start to happen even without tremelo use?

Also decided to wait and see if any problems actually do begin to happen before I put the Buzz Stop on cause I'm thinking if it ain't broke...

Would love to hear anyone's thoughts and opinions on these issues.

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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 1:34 pm
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At all comes down to this: What guage strings are you using?


If you're using heavier strings (.011 or higher) then you may not have any issues. It's the lighter strings (for which the guitar was not really designed) that tend to have bridge problems. The next time you go to change strings on this guitar, particularly if you change them all at once, take note of the position and operation of the bridge. The bridge has two posts that each go into a well of sorts. This allows the bridge to rock back and forth when you use the tremolo. If the two posts are not centered in the wells, they will vibrate against the sides of the wells and cause a mysterious buzzing that will drive you nuts until you understand why it's happening. This can easily happen after you change strings if you change them all at once. Remember this fact and you will be OK.

Good luck with your guitar and enjoy it. I just got one myself a few months ago so I've been through the growing pains. Once I got it all sorted out it's been fine. The tremolo on these guitars is sweet. It would be a shame not to use it.


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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:53 pm
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Thank you! This is a whole new take on the buzzing issue. I'm having no buzzing or rattling right now and I'm using the 10s that come stock with the guitar.

I also change my strings 1 at a time and really don't use the tremelo that much, maybe i won't need the buzz stop.

Another question, to lock the tremelo should i push the button toward the bridge?

Thanks again for your insight.


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Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 6:33 pm
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To lock it slide the button towards the rear of the guitar.


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Posted: Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:54 am
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I have had my Jazzmaster for several years now.

It has never given me any problems like people claim Jazzmasters give. (my Jaguar is a whole different story - but this is about the Jazzmaster :wink: )
I have had people on forums try to tell me that my guitar had problems - and they had never even seen it - let alone played it. (go figure ????) :lol:

Over the years, I have used round wound and flat wound strings on it - and sizes from 10s through, and up to, 13s. It currently has round wound 10s on it again because I'm losing my strength needed to use the heavy flats.

In my opinion, the problems were avoided by always paying attention to the setup and position of the bridge - and also where the string sits on each bridge piece.

I keep the individual bridge pieces just high enough so that the strings clear the side of the bridge and all screws.

I also put some of the wifes clear fingernail paint on the screw threads to stop them from turning until I want them to turn with a tool. (again - never was any problem - but an ounce of prevention ..... )

I have always kept the bridge posts at 90 degrees to the body ( that's straight up ) (this also gives a good reference point position for maintaining correct intonation)

And, to 2nd the info posted above, the tremolo lock is engaged when it is moved away from the bridge, and disengaged when moved toward the bridge. I always engage it before removing the tremolo arm, and store it in the case in that position.

It sounds like a lot when written out - but it's not really a problem after the initial setup. And the Jazzmaster sound, playability and feel, more than make up for any slight inconvenience in setup and maintenance. IMHO

IMO - just enjoy your guitar. :) It's one guitar I have not felt a need to modify. To me, it's great "as-is".


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Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:21 am
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That is great information. I really appreciate it. I did buy a Buzz Stop in anticipation for any future problems but I am going to leave everything stock until something goes wrong.

No need to fix if it ain't broke.


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