Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 This will be the first time I'm gonna mess up with the TR of my LP. I just want to get rid of a slight buzz on the high E string. Question: 1. Should the guitar be in full tension (E Tuned) or do I need to loosen the strings? 2. Is this a instant gratification where I can see the result right away? 3. What else should I need to do after messing up with the TR besides retuning the guitar? 4. Should I bring it to a tech just for this? Thanks All=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daerious Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 1. I've never heard about this. 2. No, most recommend letting it sit for a while (different times for different folks, some say an hour, some say 24 hours or even 48 hours) to test results 3. You will most definitely need to adjust intonation as well, and possibly bridge height 4. If you have this many important questions, my recommendation would be to take it to a tech and let them do it, but ask if you can watch and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LPC Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 The buzz could be the result of problems elsewhere. So I would be cautious about making a truss rod adjustment. Should adjustment be needed, slackening the strings will make the nut easier to turn - think of it as mechanical sympathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Are you certain the truss rod needs an adjustment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 4. If you have this many important questions' date=' my recommendation would be to take it to a tech and let them do it, but ask if you can watch and learn. [/quote'] I lost my trust in one of the Luther here in area when I asked him if I can watch while he's setting up my guitar. So as much as possible I want to tackle this by me self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Are you certain the truss rod needs an adjustment? I think it needs a slight bow to get rid of this buzz. It's buzzing slightly when I slide my finger from 3rd to 5th to 7th on high E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'd try raising you bridge on the treble side just a touch if the E is all that has a buzz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 In adjusting TR how long is the wait time to see the result? Or you adjust until it's gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Go with Micks suggestion. Your neck is probably fine. Unless it's twisted... Then a TRA won't help either ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoConMan Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 When's the last time you strung the guitar? String it up, making SURE not to move the bridge support thumbwheels. Tune to standard E, see whatcha got. As stated, raise the treble side slightly to see if the problem goes away. If you still feel the truss rod needs to be loosened, go 1/8th turn only. Under tension is fine, be patient. Results should largely be immediate. My luthier looks at string height variation along the neck while pressing in the second and fourteenth fret. It's a very subtle thing that he does along with his decades of experience, I don't even try to do my own set ups now. I think I have it right, then I'm not so sure. Adjust and play again, I dunno.... Take it to him and ten minutes later it's as close to perfect as it can get. That's good enough for my lame playing skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 As far as time after making a truss adjustment I hear people talk about all sorts of crazy times. I've never had to wait for a mechanical adjustment to work. The only reason to wait is if you have to make a drastic adjustment you should give the neck time to rest between 1/8th turns. But not long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfpup Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 As far as time after making a truss adjustment I hear people talk about all sorts of crazy times. I've never had to wait for a mechanical adjustment to work. The only reason to wait is if you have to make a drastic adjustment you should give the neck time to rest between 1/8th turns. But not long. After tightening or loosening the truss rod, I always give the neck a good whack from behind the neck with the heel of my hand. Then I check it with a straight edge. Then I tune it back to pitch (half step flat in my case) and play it. You ain't gonna break it. But adjusting it in small increments is preferred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 play the high E one fret at a time and see if the buzz stops at a certain fret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 OK.....I got it, I think. Thanks... you guys are the best. That's why I like this small community that we have here. HELP is always a few keyboard strokes away. Thnx :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mick Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 well what was it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slogold Posted March 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 well what was it ? Just tweaked the bridge knob a hair and shazam it's gone. Once again thanks all, you guys are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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