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Buzzing on American Standard Stratocaster

  • 30-11-2010 08:38PM
    #1
    hon pa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭


    Just wondering, I've bought an american standard stratocaster second hand. everything is fine for the most part with it, but there is a buzzing off the A string anytime i press a note, it's grand when playing open A. i don't know if I'm being too picky and it's just something I have to get used to but is there anyway I can get rid of it? I've tried adjusting the action and it didn't work.


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  • #2
    eoin5
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,141 ✭✭✭eoin5


    Could be a damaged string, did you try changing it?

    Failing that I'd check the saddle for anything unusual (I usually stick a small screwdriver with a bit of pressure where the string sits on the saddle to see if anything changes) and if not neck relief (it affects all strings but it could be marginal, hold down the string on the first and last frets and you should have a really small gap).

    Its unlikely to be pickup height but check it anyways. After that youre into things like high or worn frets or something silly like the plastic from the scratchplate sticking up.


  • #3
    FruscianteFan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 79 ✭✭FruscianteFan


    Or if you are happy raising the action a bit on that string just raise up the saddle a bit until your happy! It will save you messing with the frets!

    It could also be the nut though! Check that the string isnt getting stuck anywhere! Check at the tuner, string tree, nut and saddle. Also putting on a new string would be a good start.

    I wouldnt think that is would be the truss rod as the rest of your strings are fine. Change the string and raise the saddle a small bit and see what that does!

    How are your frets? Is there 'pitting' on them? When there is a groove cut by the string? It may need a level and crown!

    Or it could be the spring on the saddle! On one of my strats, a 50s classic player, the saddle is forward enough that the spring is vibrates when you hit certain notes. I wouldnt think thats what is wrong here but it is no harm to check!


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