[Epiphone CASINO vibration problem]

I don't know if your strings are hitting the pups... look close...

 

But I had a similar problem on the 175. Heavy strings, light strings... No diff. It buzzed when I played and it even came through on the amp.

 

Oddly what solved it was checking the pick guard where it actually was touching the bridge pup/assembly.

 

I put on a little piece of felt on the pickguard where it rests on the pup/assembly. The felt I used is such as ladies put on the bottom of little porcelains that go on the shelf. They're awfully inexpensive for a batch of 'em. Made sure then that there was no actual contact between the plastic/metal of pups/assembly and the pickguard.

 

No more buzz.

 

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I have a similar problem on a 175. I traced it to the little wire that runs across the screws on the bridge (to hold the bridge saddles in when changing strings I believe). Since this wire serves no obvious purpose when playing I suppose I could take it off, at riosk of losing a saddle if I break a string. I think what I will do is research alternatibe bridges. It only really buzzes when I play the G string.

[Best Amp for an SG???]

Here in the UK the Spec vs Price research will lead you directly to a Laney dealer. Trust me, I did the research.

[Best Amp for an SG???]

Not a valve in sight on that one!

[Best Amp for an SG???]

Since you are in Europe I would advise a good hard look at Laney Amps (they can be hard to find in USA I am told). I have been looking for a new Amp lately and Laney seem to represent the most for your money from a highly respected company. In particular look at the Laney Cub head for a great deal on real all-valve technology if you dont need too much volume. As I recall that particular one gives you a choice of output at either 15W or less than 1 watt. It will be my bench-mark when I come to part with my cash.

 

Of course, if money was no object, and I wanted a lot of volume, with classic tone, I would be heading straight to a Marshall dealer.

[Dead spot on F# common on SG´s?]

I didnt think the gothic or faded had three piece necks. In fact Im sure they dont.

[Dead spot on F# common on SG´s?]

I went to Glasgow once and it was warm and sunny. I think it must have been a leap year or somesuch!