minor_thing2022 t1_iu4v221 wrote
Reply to comment by sp72763 in Insane fret buzz on E A D strings by sp72763
I get mine set up once a year then do minor adjustments myself when the weather and humidity changes in my city. If you get it set up and there is still buzz and you're not happy, return it, there might be some uneven frets or something that's really expensive to fix
sp72763 OP t1_iu4z2wh wrote
I also wanted to ask how much buzz is normal, should it be noticeable? or just something that you can only hear?
minor_thing2022 t1_iu5dweu wrote
Well...a properly set up and properly played shouldn't really buzz at all. Remember that some buzz is player influenced, like not pressing down on the strings properly. I always tell newer players to get a set up before starting to learn cause sometimes it's night and day. Like the last Strat I got played fine out of the box but after a set up it played like an absolute dream
sp72763 OP t1_iu5hnvm wrote
Mhm got it! In the meantime I've looked up into the truss rod. I saw its not a big deal since my problem is the action being too close ( or tight or whatever you wanna call it) its just too close to the frets and thats making the noise. I loosened the rod by a 1/4 turn and already the E and D strings are not making any buzz, however im still stuck with the A string lmao now its making a buzz everywhere, on any fret. I guess ill leave it overnight, maybe it needs some time to set up since that a piece of metal inside wood, my guess. Welp my loss I didnt listen to your advice!
minor_thing2022 t1_iu5iaxp wrote
So just remember every little adjustment you make in one area of a guitar will require one in another. Like if your playing with your action, your intonation might go out. It's a lot of back and forth. YouTube videos are your best bet but remember one thing! Any adjustments you make can be unmade EXCEPT for over tightening your truss rod, you can permanently damage it like that so be very careful
sp72763 OP t1_iu5l5zf wrote
About that, when you are practically adjusting the rod you get in with your little tool ( these L shaped tools for me, the one that came with the guitar) and when you are turning the wrench you are hitting the strings, like bending them, its normal?
minor_thing2022 t1_iu5ljh2 wrote
It's fine if they slip out of the nut. Use the other end (straight end) and you should be fine as you should only be turning it an 1/8 to a 1/4 turn at a time
sp72763 OP t1_iu5m4lw wrote
Got it. I was getting a little worried, seems like the electric guitar strings are more flexible than anything I have played
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