Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Hi, You may have seen my jovial post regarding my discvery of the miracle of truss rods and their wonderful effects. Now, I have some fret buzz on the high E string. Is there an easy fix for this? Is it something that I need a new nut or saddle for? Will I have to replace stuff? Thanks! Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven7 Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 hey dustin. you'll need to be more specific on where and when it buzzes for us to try and help. then we can offer suggestions. you can also check these references: http://www.frets.com http://jg7.tripod.com/setup.htm i know there's another site somewhere with a buzz diagnosis faq but i can't remember where it's at right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted November 26, 2003 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 It buzzes on like the 1st - 5th fret, but disappears around the 8th. It's happened since I adjusted the truss rod, and I got the neck pretty much straight now, and there's still some buzz. It happens only when you strum hard, but it's enough that I want to change it. I could put the truss rod back some, but the neck wouldn't be perfectly straight any more. Would there be harm in this? Would new strings help the situation at all? Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven7 Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 don't worry about the neck being perfectly straight. it's usually not or else you get buzzing like you are.. normally there is some 'relief'. the trick is finding the adjustment that is just right for you. loosening the truss rod up a little bit will probably fix your problem. just use a SMALL turn. then let the guitar set for a while, then check it again. if it still buzzes, repeat and check again. just be sure to give it time to settle in after the adjustment. if you want to err on the safe side give it a day.some people claim 30-45 minutes is enough time.working with guitars isn't an exact science though. they're all different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted November 26, 2003 Author Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 Cool. I released it until I was buzz free, and it still frets like a dream (unlike the stiff cardboard action it had before). I'll let it sit overnight and see what happens. I was at a point where a decent amount of cranks (about 1/4 to 1/2 of a turn) to make it do anything, so I backed it up, I'll leave it and check it tomorrow. Thanks for the help! Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven7 Posted November 26, 2003 Members Share Posted November 26, 2003 1/2 a turn is a bit much if you ask me. that's why i say make SMALL adjustments and let it set for a while, then check again. it takes time for the adjustment to set in. glad it's more playable and not buzzing now, but yah check it in the morning. small turns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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