MelodyMaker1 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hey All, Hope someone can help me. I recently changed my pickups in my LP Standard, and now I get all kinds of string buzz from like the 12th fret on up. I restrung it with the same gauge strings that were on it, and didn't mess with anything else, that I know of. All I did was change the pickups and restring it. I have adjusted the action, but to get rid of the buzz it has to be so much higher than it was. I am a newbie guitar player, so I may have did something that changed something, but I don't know what. I've been reading the forum for sometime now and you all seem so knowledgeable, I hope someone can help. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron G Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 My best guess is that the neck pickup/pole pieces are too high. See if they're touching the strings when fretted on higher frets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwhi2001 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Don't worry, whatever you did can be undone with a little trial and error. The neck will have moved slightly as a result of being un-strung for a while. When you say you adjusted the action, did you adjust bridge height, truss rod tension, or both? If it's buzzing above the 12th, the usual quick fix is to allow the neck a bit more relief by slackening the truss rod slightly - no more than a quarter turn at each go, then let it settle for half an hour and check it. Turn counter-clockwise as viewed from headstock end. Be very careful about over-tightening it though - it can crack the neck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Well, with the heat and humidity in N'Awlin's (as you state it), I don't doubt there's been some neck movement, while the tension was off. And, as Antwhi2001 stated, it could be pick-up height, for pole screw height? My best guess, though, is the neck tension difference! Humidity, as much (or more) as heat, will do that! So, if it's higher in either way, you may have to adjust the truss rod, a bit, to compensate. When it cools off, and/or the humidity goes down...for a consistant amount of time, you may have to repeat the process! Roger McGuinn, states that he has to (often) adjust the truss rods, on his Ricky 12-string, from gig to gig...even the same day, if he's performing in different parts of the country, with different climates...I.E. Denver, then Atlanta...for example. Anyway, just some thoughts... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyMaker1 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks for replying. No, all I did was adjust the bridge height. I am kinda scared to mess with the truss rod, without any guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Also, if the pickups you installed are too close, and have more powerful magnets, they can pull the string down, making them buzz and be out of tune, too! Not saying that's what's happening, but it COULD be... CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyMaker1 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 I installed Seymour Duncan's 59's. And I check the pole pieces and the strings don't touch the pickups when fretted. About the truss rod adjustment, is it turn counter clockwise as I am looking at the headstock facing the guitar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Clockwise for less relief (bowing) Counter-clockwise, for more relief... So, depending on which it's doing now, adjust accordingly. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyMaker1 Posted July 28, 2008 Author Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks, I'll give it a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Thanks' date=' I'll give it a try.[/quote'] Remember...slowly, and in 1/4 turns, at most. It takes ' some time (up to 24 hours, at times), too, for the neck to "settle in," so don't be too impatient. Good luck! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shartom Posted July 30, 2008 Share Posted July 30, 2008 Before you start adjusting the neck, look down the neck from the headstock or nut end. If it is perfectly straight without a bow up or dip down, you want to add a bit of relief. If you have raised the action at the bridge, you may want to loosen the nut ccw as described. Once the buzz is eliminated, start lowering the action at the bridge, until the neck feels right. I lived in the Houston area for around 10 years where it is very humid. When I moved back to Ontario, I couldn't believe how my Tele and Ovation started to act. I had the same problem you are experiencing. Once I understood what was happening, I was able to fix the problem. After you make the neck adjustment, check it in about 24 hours. Although your inital results will probably be good, the neck needs time to settle, so another very, very small adjustment may be required. Once you have done it, it is a lot easier the second time. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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