Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 So my Xaviere needed a setup cause the intonation was off and there was a lot of fret buzz. I took it to my tech and he said no matter what he did he couldnt get the fret buzz to go away. What could be the problem? He said the neck could be twisted. Would that cause the fret buzz? Should I try to get in touch with Jay at GFS and ask for an exchange or could there be something my tech over looked? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zepfan976 Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 yep sounds like the necks warped sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Pope on a Rope Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Take it somewhere else for a second opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Theres no one else near me . I emailed Jay and hopefully he will reply soon with some answers, I just hope the warranty covers the guitar if the neck is indeed twisted. I've only had it for a month and its great, but the fret buzz can be heard through the amp so its pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LoboR1 Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 It could be high fret or frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 He checked all the frets and he says they're fine, so thats why he said it could be the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seven58 Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 I have two Xaviere's including an XV-800. Both have string buzz issues, but nothing that comes through the amp. I adjusted the truss rod and raised the saddle. I figured I would have to maybe change the nut and find the specific frets and file those down to totally fix it, but I don't have time for that now. I mainly just play them when I'm cranking the amp and play my Ibanez's for couch strumming and no fret buzz. By the way Timmot, you and I IM'd before you got your Xaviere. I hope I didn't steer you wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 No the Xaviere is a amazing guitar and I'd glady buy another, the only problem is the fret buzz. If it wasnt noticeable through my amp then it wouldnt be a problem, but it is. Playing at gigging volume or at band practice brings out the buzz even more and makes it sound even worse. The fact that my tech (who's very knowledgeable btw) couldnt get the fret buzz out no matter what he did is cause for some concern. I'm hoping for the best, but it seems like the neck might be warped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 well, lay a straight edge across the fretboard and see if its level. backlight the level and in front of a white sheet or background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 The tech said that the frets were level, thats why he couldnt understand why there was still fret buzz on the neck. Plus I dont have a straight edge, so I cant go check . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 well, if the neck is twisted, then the frets probably wont be level, so he might not be as knowledgeable as he thinks. Is it intonated now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Timmott Posted May 25, 2007 Author Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 As far as I can tell its intonated. I'll probably take it to a 2nd tech to get it looked at more thoroughly, but figured I'd ask here to see if anyone knew what was wrong. I'll try to search through my Dads tools later to see if he has a straight edge so I can see if the frets are level. Can anyone else add some input as to why my frets are buzzing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 you'll want something long to cover most of the fretboard nut on, so that you have surface to see if the straight edge rocks at all, know what I mean? like a carpenters square is what I use all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 can you isolate the buzz to a specific string or fret first of all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rastaman blues Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 He said the neck could be twisted. Shouldn't a knowledgeable tech be able to "confirm" that a neck is twisted or not rather than "could" be twisted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 I would think so myself, but you never know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 sounds to me, like you have a fret leveling issue that needs to be addressed to start with, so start with a straight edge and check for light on top of each fret with the straightedge backlit like I said, OR it may become readily apparent if you are able to rock the straightedge across the top of the high fret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members almightycrunch Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Huh, just looked up the Xaviere xv-800, never seen one of those before, sharp looking ride!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jlw001 Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Only other possibility that would cause fret buzz if the frets are level is that the neck angle is incorrect. Measure the string to fret distance at say the 2nd, 7th, 12th, and 19th frets. The distance between the string and the fret should slightly increase. If it doesn't then the neck angle is bad. If its a bolt on then you can shim the neck....if not..well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members K.platyops Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 There's always the nut, that could be cut incorrectly. You may have a combination of factors contributing to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mallard Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Put a shim under the nut and see if it remedies the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Highway_61 Posted May 25, 2007 Members Share Posted May 25, 2007 Before putting a shim under the nut, try increasing string gauge, especially if the guitar is setup with 9s or (shudder) 8s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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