Paul 69 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Hi, I just bought an Epiphone Wildkat Royale & love it but its got a buzz. Its just on fretted notes on the A string. I checked the neck relief & it seems OK. There is clearance at the frets so I don't know what the problem is. Someone on Youtube said the internal wiring might rattle but everything seems OK & fixed in place. Any ideas or experiences? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgle Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Try pressing down on the pickup mounting ears while it's buzzing and see if it stops. My 2015 Wildkat had a mystery buzz and it turned out to be one of the solder joints on the bridge pickup was cracked allowing the cover to vibrate. Another place to check is the A-string saddle on the bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 69 Posted August 11, 2020 Author Share Posted August 11, 2020 Thanks I'll give those a go. Someone said the wire on the bridge saddles & to tighten them but, the way it is attached leaves no way to tighten it. What would you do/suggest with with the bridge saddle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorgle Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 If it’s the bridge saddle buzzing, dab a drop of clear nail polish on the screw threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul 69 Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Brilliant! I will give that a go, thanks. Still have not finally decided/pinpointed if that is the problem but its a great solution. Have at least decided its nothing electrical or physically wrong with the guitar - i.e. neck problem etc. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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