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Old 03-22-2006, 10:02 AM
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Fret buzz problem :S


Hello,

i seem to have run into a bit of a problem. I have the action set pretty low on my 7vwh and all of the strings have a pretty bearable amount of fret buzz except the B which buzzes like crazy. I'd really like to be able to play with the action this low but at the moment this one string is stopping me. I tried playing around with the truss rod but that just made it worse.

Does anyone have any possible solutions?

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Old 03-22-2006, 07:12 PM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


Is the action too low on just that string ... i.e. is the radius correct at the bridge or is that saddle too low? You might also check with a straightedge to see if you have any high spots along that string path.
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Old 03-22-2006, 10:46 PM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


hmm i think i may have a couple of frets that are a bit high
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Old 03-23-2006, 12:02 AM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


Is it buzzing everywhere on that string or only in certain spots?
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Old 03-23-2006, 12:44 AM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


it buzzes mainly on frets 2 3 and 7 and its mainly the b string although it buzzes slightly at those frets on the e as well
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Old 03-23-2006, 10:38 PM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


is there a way to raise individual saddles?
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Old 03-24-2006, 09:25 AM
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Re: Fret buzz problem :S


Shims placed under the saddles can raise them up.

I think if the buzzing is between frets 1-12 this can be addressed by truss rod adjustment, 12-24 and it's usually a bridge height adjustment. This is just a very general rule of thumb as all guitars seem to have their own quirks and heartbeat.
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