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Post by Rik on Apr 19, 2014 12:31:30 GMT -7
OK I am not a Luther so forgive me. Have an older strat (70's) and has the neck that you have to take off to adjust the truss rod. Well strings on the Head end are buzzing like crazy. Take it in to have it adjusted and am told truss rod is a loose as it will go. There is some relief but still buzzing and no more adjustment. Buzzing to the point of I can't really even play the guitar without getting P....ed off about the sound. So, not sure what to do. Abq not loaded with great guitar techs (that I know of) and this is the guitar that I play 80% of the time. New neck? Shim the Nut? Find another tech and see what can be done? Was suggested to use heavier gauge strings ( I use 10's) Anybody have suggestions please let me know. Can't afford a new one and I have had this guitar for over 30 years. I know many of you are WAY smarter about this than I so I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks, R
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Post by jb on Apr 19, 2014 13:10:27 GMT -7
Since the guitar seems to have sentimental value, perhaps search for the perfect replacement neck. If you can properly adjust the new neck, the guitar will last you another 30 years.
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Post by greenblues58 on Apr 19, 2014 13:38:13 GMT -7
I had a similar problem with mine and my tech strung it up with 12 gauge and up a tone and left it for a couple of weeks checking it daily and it did the trick . I also had a set neck guitar l bought for a song but had been hanging on a keyboard shop wall for years and neck was like a banana but that was heat treated and ended up straight as a die so there are some options.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2014 13:43:43 GMT -7
I just switched to heavier strings. It helps a bit. My Grosh loves 'em. A replacement neck is a good idea. Can't relief be sanded into the neck via a fret job?
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Post by bluzman on Apr 19, 2014 13:45:36 GMT -7
Try heavier strings. If that helps even a little bit, take it in TO A DIFFERENT GUY and get a new bone nut cut after the neck is straightened.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Apr 19, 2014 13:59:21 GMT -7
Rik. Swing by Albuquerque Guitar Works and talk to Ian. He worked on my guitars and did a great job. See what he says about your strat.
ABQ Guitarworks 2611 Quincy St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 (505) 881-4401
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Post by Rik on Apr 19, 2014 13:59:49 GMT -7
Thanks guys. Going to the store to get some 11's and see if I get any better results.
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Post by nmz on Apr 19, 2014 14:10:50 GMT -7
OK I am not a Luther so forgive me. Have an older strat (70's) and has the neck that you have to take off to adjust the truss rod. Well strings on the Head end are buzzing like crazy. Take it in to have it adjusted and am told truss rod is a loose as it will go. There is some relief but still buzzing and no more adjustment. Buzzing to the point of I can't really even play the guitar without getting P....ed off about the sound. So, not sure what to do. Abq not loaded with great guitar techs (that I know of) and this is the guitar that I play 80% of the time. New neck? Shim the Nut? Find another tech and see what can be done? Was suggested to use heavier gauge strings ( I use 10's) Anybody have suggestions please let me know. Can't afford a new one and I have had this guitar for over 30 years. I know many of you are WAY smarter about this than I so I am open to any and all suggestions. Thanks, R PM sent for tech.
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Post by Rik on Apr 20, 2014 18:45:38 GMT -7
So I put the 11's on and the buzzing is gone on the low end. High end of the neck action is a little high but I think a new nut and maybe a shim under the neck will fix her for a little while until I can afford a new neck.
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Post by Paul (TRANE) on Apr 21, 2014 6:04:08 GMT -7
Glad to hear you got her back up and running.
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Post by Rik on Apr 21, 2014 9:32:48 GMT -7
Going to go see Ian Paul, I forgot about his shop. Been there with this guitar before.
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Post by zpilot on Apr 21, 2014 11:49:23 GMT -7
Referrals are always a good place to start. A good tech's opinion can probably save you wasting money.
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Post by bluzman on Apr 21, 2014 12:35:58 GMT -7
Hey Rik... Torque the truss a little to straighten it out with strings on it while slightly pulling the headstock back to help it along. Once straight, loosen the strings and put a capo on the third fret, remove the neck then put a 1/2 business card all the way into the neck pocket of the body. Carefully seat the neck into the pocket, reattach the neck and set it up. I'll betcha that takes care of it.
I've had to do that to a few bolt on necks in the past few years. That's how the guys at the shops told me to do it. It's easy and effective.
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Post by Rik on Apr 21, 2014 19:19:44 GMT -7
Paul, you are the man. I will give it a try. With this do you think I should be able to go back to 10s
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Post by bluzman on Apr 21, 2014 22:36:22 GMT -7
^^^^^ Yep... I was able to. I use plastic business cards but playing cards work well too. about 1" wide across the neck pocket. Usually 1 is fine. If you need 2 the bottom one I keep larger than the top one... staggered. I round the edges to fit in the pocket. I don't use glue.
Here's a vid of a kid doing it!
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