Fret buzz...

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:10 am

Truss rod is the last adjustment to fall back on. Theres a certian way it should be (google it for exact measurements. IIRC its something like 3/32" gap at the 12th when you press down on 5th and last frets or something), its not exactly an "adjustment" as much as just something that should be set correctly. Although it could be a source of buzz if it isnt set right.

If you have fret buzz, then raise the strings a bit, using the (hex?) screws on the saddles. heres a picture.

http://www.mannmadeusa.com/2010n.jpg

theres two on each one, at the top. The "eyes" if you will (it looks like a face haha)

You also could just be playing too hard.

Edutainment · Post by **Edutainment** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:33 pm

Already adjusted that. I suppose it could be that I'm playing too hard, but I'm not really playing hard so that's unlikely.

timmeh87 · Post by **timmeh87** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 11:32 pm

Well if you havent found something like this already heres a guide to decide if you need to mess with the truss rod. You probably should have a feeler gauge handy.

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/trussrods.htm