different gauge strings for fret buzz remedy.

[stinky]

will it help? will changing to lower gauge strings help remove fret buzz problem?

my last string has the worst fret buzz. truss road adjusted max till U shaped. raised the bridge to the extent just nice so the last string won't touch frets.

playing with the last string unleveled with the rest of the strings is really akward.

they say playing with high action is akward. damn. should i raise the bridge of the rest of my strings? my pups adjusted max closer to strings? or should i change to lower gauge strings altogether or just the last string.

damn cheapo SX strat sold by a friend. :???:

 

[kerplunk182]

Aiyo, just setup your guitar.

 

[billthegeek]

No, on the contrary, higher string gauge will allow you to have a lower string action. I've tried this and it works. It is because higher string gauge has higher string tension, therefore the strings will vibrate at smaller amplitude, hence less fret buzz.

And if you are playing with rock distortion tone or if you pick your strings lightly, a little fret buzz is acceptable.

Another advice for you, is to watch youtube videos on how to setup the guitar DIY. I learnt how to setup my own guitar thru videos.

 

[stinky]

No, on the contrary, higher string gauge will allow you to have a lower string action. I've tried this and it works. It is because higher string gauge has higher string tension, therefore the strings will vibrate at smaller amplitude, hence less fret buzz.

And if you are playing with rock distortion tone or if you pick your strings lightly, a little fret buzz is acceptable.

Another advice for you, is to watch youtube videos on how to setup the guitar DIY. I learnt how to setup my own guitar thru videos.

no money set up lah. that's why DIY.

so now, i should try higher string gauge. all this while i thought higher gauge = thickers strings. :mrgreen: and i should try watching DIY videos.

 

[naviros]

If no $ set up, find video or tutorial to DIY setup. No point changing guage. Might help, then might need to adjust intonation etc.

 

[stinky]

If no $ set up, find video or tutorial to DIY setup. No point changing guage. Might help, then might need to adjust intonation etc.

many thanks. will watch more videos. appreciated.

 

[K2desoog]

You might want to check for raised frets too.

Once I had a cheapo no-brand '60s strat copy with a similiar buzzing problem.
I gently 'hammered' the guilty fret in with a mallet and... Presto!
Buzzing gone!

Oh yeah... I give bad advice. Hence this method is NOT RECOMMENDED.

 

[Dav_C]

For begin, I'll not check things like nut or neck tilt.

I would do this:

1) Check Neck Relief - gap at 8th fret about 1/4 - 1/2 mm when fist and 21/22 fret are depressed (Adjustment by Truss Rod if required)

2) Check Action - gap at 17th fret about 2 - 3 mm, some people do 1.6mm (Adjustment by Bridge Saddle)

3) Adjust Pickup Gap - depend on pickup design. Get Manufacturer's Spec.

As you can see, you will need some tools like allen Key (Hex), feeler gauge, steel ruler, Screw Driver.

Try do it yourself because the experience will help you to be able to choose your next guitar

 

[niteblade]

ouch. the poor guitar neck.

you probably screwed up your intonation during the process of trying to fix your fret buzz.

you should probably fix that too

as for your issue,
probably one of the frets is not levelled properly

 

[slowth]

where can i find feeler gauges?

 

[lazy3yed]

1) Does it buzz at the first fret? If yes, the nut slot is probably too low.
2) If buzzing at other places, where exactly? Find the problem fret.
3) Only the high E buzz? the rest of the strings are ok? Neck wrap?

Changing gauges won't really fix the problem. Feeler gauges are available at most neighourhood hardware stores.

1) Check Neck Relief - gap at 8th fret about 1/4 - 1/2 mm when fist and 21/22 fret are depressed (Adjustment by Truss Rod if required)

2) Check Action - gap at 17th fret about 2 - 3 mm, some people do 1.6mm (Adjustment by Bridge Saddle)

3) Adjust Pickup Gap - depend on pickup design. Get Manufacturer's Spec.

Sry, but I dun quite understand. What's the difference between 1 and 2? What's pickup height gotta do with buzzing? Care to share?