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Post subject: Squire Issues
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 4:58 pm
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Bought a used Squire from E-Bay - but very new guitar. Fine for a couple months, now I cannot get the buzzing out of 2 of the strings. Cannot find an allen wrench that fits - are they metric? Also, not getting lots of buzzing thru amp when changing volume/tone. Only in the middle range of the dial - help appreciated


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Post subject: Re: Squire Issues
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 7:55 am
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Yes, the saddle screws are metric. However, I no longer use an allen wrench to turn any of my saddle screws due to how easily they are the wrench get stripped. I use a small, flat head screw driver. It fits tighter, and you can adjust things much more quickly. As for the scratchy pots........next string change, take the pickguard screws out, carefully pull off the pickguard and flip it over (without breaking the electrical connections!) . Then use contact cleaner (or starting fluid, like ether) and spray inside any opening in the pots you can find. Before the spray evaporates, quickly turn the pot back and forth several times to clean the dirt and grime from the contacts inside! :D This should get you up and rockin' in no time!


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Post subject: Re: Squire Issues
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2011 5:47 pm
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Thanks - I appreciate the help!


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Post subject: Re: Squire Issues
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 3:50 pm
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Got the saddles higher but still getting buzzing on low E, A, and g strings. I had the guitar for a couple of months, put new super slinkys on, no problem. The buzzing only started after a couple of months, and even with new strings, still an issue. Any other advice besides you get what you pay for?

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Post subject: Re: Squire Issues
Posted: Tue Apr 19, 2011 8:00 pm
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If you've raised the action substantially and you're still getting buzzing, it's time to look at the neck in more detail.

Just check that all the hardware is tightly screwed down - no loose tuners, or loose saddle screws etc. Also check that the buzzing you hear is actually coming from a string rattling on a fret.

You could have one of several neck issues:

1) You might have popped a fret and it's now sitting higher than it should be (bought a second hand Burns recently and had to reseat the top 5 frets).
2) You might not have sufficient relief in the neck, in which case you'll need someone who knows what they're doing to tweak the truss rod. Or maybe even shim the neck.
3) The neck might have warped/twisted - seek specialist advice if this is the case.
4) Neck mounting bolts - ensure they're nice and tight.

Don't assume that because the neck was once fine, it always will be. Wood is organic stuff - it shrinks and swells. Have you been keeping the guitar near a radiator?

And at the risk of being a smart-arse, the other Squier issue you have accidentally identified is the spelling of the word Squier itself! :wink:

Good luck with it. Most Squiers are good serviceable intruments well worth sorting out when trouble strikes.

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Post subject: Re: Squire Issues
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 5:34 am
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If it once played fine but then all of a sudden went buzzy, the cause may be a neck that has moved from seasonal humidity change. Adjust some relief in the neck by loosening the truss rod. You can do it! Just make sure you use the best fitting wrench, and make sure it is fully seated before trying to turn the nut! I bet a 1/4 turn would do a lot to relieve your buzzing. Then you may be able to lower the strings again for low, fast action without buzz! I have owned 2 Squiers, and messed with several more over the years. All could be set up to play extremely well. :D The only real corners Squier cuts is wood quality and electronics.


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