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Hey guys. Yesterday I went in and bought the same strings i always get. same gauge same brand same everything. well once i put them on i couldnt play open without a horrible buzz. happens on the first second and third frets as well. ive tried raising my bridge but to no avail. any ideas?
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Posted 15 February 2009 - 07:23 PM
Sound like you may have a neck issue or a nut problem.
If it is a neck issue, i.e. a warp neck, it can be solved by adjusting the rod inside the neck. CAUTION! If you don't know what you are doing there better take it to a pro cause tighten (or untighten for that matter) to much and you can really ruin that neck. But for a pro it is an easy fix and it usually doesn't cost very much.
If it is a nut issue you may need to replace the nut. There is a solution that may help you keep your nut by filling the hole with something strong enough to withstand the pressure and vibration of the strings like epoxy for example. But don't overfill either. And of course if you take into account that most nut cost less than 15$ you may wanna replace it altogether instead of messing around with a repair that may or may not work.
Good luck
If it is a neck issue, i.e. a warp neck, it can be solved by adjusting the rod inside the neck. CAUTION! If you don't know what you are doing there better take it to a pro cause tighten (or untighten for that matter) to much and you can really ruin that neck. But for a pro it is an easy fix and it usually doesn't cost very much.
If it is a nut issue you may need to replace the nut. There is a solution that may help you keep your nut by filling the hole with something strong enough to withstand the pressure and vibration of the strings like epoxy for example. But don't overfill either. And of course if you take into account that most nut cost less than 15$ you may wanna replace it altogether instead of messing around with a repair that may or may not work.
Good luck
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Posted 15 February 2009 - 10:25 PM
Well there isnt any store around me that does that.... and i have a huge show this comign friday. no time to go out of town. what do i need to do to adjust the rod or bolt?
QUOTE (junior01 @ Feb 15 2009, 07:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sound like you may have a neck issue or a nut problem.
If it is a neck issue, i.e. a warp neck, it can be solved by adjusting the rod inside the neck. CAUTION! If you don't know what you are doing there better take it to a pro cause tighten (or untighten for that matter) to much and you can really ruin that neck. But for a pro it is an easy fix and it usually doesn't cost very much.
If it is a nut issue you may need to replace the nut. There is a solution that may help you keep your nut by filling the hole with something strong enough to withstand the pressure and vibration of the strings like epoxy for example. But don't overfill either. And of course if you take into account that most nut cost less than 15$ you may wanna replace it altogether instead of messing around with a repair that may or may not work.
Good luck
If it is a neck issue, i.e. a warp neck, it can be solved by adjusting the rod inside the neck. CAUTION! If you don't know what you are doing there better take it to a pro cause tighten (or untighten for that matter) to much and you can really ruin that neck. But for a pro it is an easy fix and it usually doesn't cost very much.
If it is a nut issue you may need to replace the nut. There is a solution that may help you keep your nut by filling the hole with something strong enough to withstand the pressure and vibration of the strings like epoxy for example. But don't overfill either. And of course if you take into account that most nut cost less than 15$ you may wanna replace it altogether instead of messing around with a repair that may or may not work.
Good luck
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Posted 15 February 2009 - 11:20 PM
Since you do ask the question it is clear to me that you don't know what you'll be doing. In that case better leave it alone 'cause you'll probably do more harm than good. So i guess your only choice is trying to EQ those fret buzz away. Try turning the higher frequencies a bit down, it should help filter out those awful sound.
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Posted 15 February 2009 - 11:34 PM
well due to my impatient yet willing to learn nature. i googled....experimented....succeeded.. bass is working great now. thansk for the help and info!
QUOTE (junior01 @ Feb 15 2009, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Since you do ask the question it is clear to me that you don't know what you'll be doing. In that case better leave it alone 'cause you'll probably do more harm than good. So i guess your only choice is trying to EQ those fret buzz away. Try turning the higher frequencies a bit down, it should help filter out those awful sound.
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