Numb Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 I have a bridge buzz problem in my 1960 VOS LP Special DC. The high e-string has a sitar -like buzz, that is present in both open and fretted notes, including the highest, and notes have noticeably short sustain all across the neck. There is also a very slight version of the same in b-string. The guitar has the original smooth rounded wraparound bridge, that looks to me like it is leaning slightly forward in the studs. Neck relief is as it should be, and I prefer my action not-that-low. Any solutions/suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjsinla Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 Does it sound that way with both pickups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinkjs Posted March 17, 2015 Share Posted March 17, 2015 Welcom Newbie. I ran into something similar once on an old Junior. Somehow the rounded tailpiece had worn down and the string was'nt making strong enough contact at the optimal point. See how it feels by trying to slide a piece of paper or feeler gauge under the string. This "sitar" effect can also be found on Fender type guitars when a string tree isn't used on the headstock to ensure a good downward pressure on the nut. Maybe your string is sitting on too flat a surface and not breaking downward soon enough. Does the tailpiece have a groove worn in it? That's all I could offer now without close-up pics. Good luck and don't panic! There are very knowledgable people on this forum. I'm sure someone better than me will assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numb Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 I came to the conclusion the issue was indeed in the bridge itself, so I picked up a replacement, put it in, tinkered with the setup, and now it plays like a dream. If I didn't already own it, I'd have to buy it :) I assume that the old wraparound had just worn a little bit flatter, although not visibly to the naked eye. The high e buzzed against the bridge, causing the sitar effect and the note dying too quickly. About these kind of issues in Fenders, I bought a very nice Telecaster that did the sitars. The shop said they'd put in string trees that would tame the effect. They didn't, and nothing they tried did. They ended up offering me another Tele, but that one just didn't have "it", so they gave me my money back. Later, of course, I learned that a Les Paul Special is the best Telecaster you can have ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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