something wrong with guitar

[ItAcHi]

something is wrong with my sz320...when i play the thinnest string on the 5th fret...the sound of the string is weird...it sounds like the string have been palm mute...the weird thing is..only when i play it on the 5th fret then that will happen...

anyone got any idea whats wrong??

 

[popeye]

something is wrong with my sz320...when i play the thinnest string on the 5th fret...the sound of the string is weird...it sounds like the string have been palm mute...the weird thing is..only when i play it on the 5th fret then that will happen...

anyone got any idea whats wrong??

fret buzz?

 

[ItAcHi]

not buzz...cos i play it at clean...

the sound is like...TIAK TIAK TIAK..when i play it...

 

[mero]

You mean that when you play the 5th fret on that string there isn't much sustain?

Unforunately, I think it might be a dead spot on the fretboard..... I'm not sure whether it's repairable or not, perhaps you might wanna try replacing the strings and see if the problem is still there?

 

[popeye]

not buzz...cos i play it at clean...

the sound is like...TIAK TIAK TIAK..when i play it...

errr... fret buzz got nothing to do with clean or distortion.
Your description seems like a fret buzz to me.

 

[ItAcHi]

hmm..i haf replace the string already...but it still sound like a dead note...hai...

 

[Vaiyen]

you probably need to get your fret worn down.
or there might not be enough relief on your neck.
go to any experienced guitar tech.

 

[mero]

Try taking the guitar to a repair shop and ask for their opinion, a proper set-up or fret levelling might do the job.

 

[ItAcHi]

any guitar shop to recommend?

 

[mero]

Luthermusic? Or if you're up for a more pricy but quality work you can look for empty71

 

[ItAcHi]

ohh...ok...i think i bring to swee lee 1st ba...cos got warrenty...

 

[dric]

yea i think its fret buzz man. could be either due to unevenly levelled frets or your truss rod tension. should take it down for a proper setup. you could take it down to some of the shops at peninsular. or if u really love this guitar and intend to keep it for life or sumtin, then u could take it to malcolm for a full setup etc. but only if your keeping this guitar long term.

 

[ItAcHi]

how much will cost normally?

 

[popeye]

how much will cost normally?

full setup will range from $50-$150 depends on whom you engange the service.

 

[tany]

my strat also got buzz so i think i'm going down to sweelee have them fix it

 

[Fruitwine]

imho, it might be just adjusting the bridge saddle height for that particular string, and a little intonation for the neck, iono though, professional opinion would be better in the long run methinks

 

[PinkSpId3r]

izzit normal to have slight fret buzz ya?

also can we bring down to swee lee to ask them do a full set up? hee..since under warranty mah

 

[Fruitwine]

having a little fret buzz is ok i think, but u might eventually hate the buzzing sound so much u toss the guitar out the window iono abt the full setup, but present it to them as a problem with the instrument, and they might help u lol.

 

[redjackal]

i think it's the action.
I've encounter this before when i change to a heavier gauge or lower the action too much.

there isnt enough clearance between the fretboard and strings after u depress it on a certain fret.

try adjusting the bridge height?

 

[ItAcHi]

thanks guys for the info...

i think i fix it myself already...haha