rmcfee Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 When plugged in my Casino sounds great but it rattles and buzzes like crazy acoustically. I don't play this guitar too loud so it can be a fair distraction. I wrapped foam around some of the wires i could reach but it didn't help. There are more wires in there that I couldn't get to easily - could they be the culprits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 When plugged in my Casino sounds great but it rattles and buzzes like crazy acoustically. I don't play this guitar too loud so it can be a fair distraction. I wrapped foam around some of the wires i could reach but it didn't help. There are more wires in there that I couldn't get to easily - could they be the culprits? I don't have a Casino, but using my Dot and Wildkat to relate to your problem the first thing I would ask is - are you sure none of this is exterior noise. Tuners not tightened down properly are known to cause the metallic buzz/rattle. The bridge also can cause problems if not secured properly. Keep in mind sound travels easily on a guitar, so what you might think is coming from the body could easily be coming from another part of the guitar. My next thought would be a loose washer or metal part of the pots or switches. Since I'm not one to do mods, so I know little about the interior of a guitar. My thoughts and comments are just general assumptions and I would secure the advise from one of the other members that admittidly know more than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Yes, ditto on what just strum said. Usually where the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenn1281733995 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 The TOM bridges on (some) Epi guitars have been known to rattle and buzz. I have 2 Epi's, one bridge was crap, the other fine. The intonation screws can sometimes rattle a bit. Often, a little tweak on the offending intonation screws, one way or the other will fix it. A Gotoh bridge is a common upgrade/fix. http://www.stewmac.com/shop/Bridges,_tailpieces/Electric_guitar,_Tune-o-matic_bridges/Gotoh_Tune-o-matic_Bridge_with_Studs_Bushings.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcfee Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'll go over the outside carefully. I am very familiar with repair/modding on solidbodies but I must admit that the Casino is scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Strum Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I'll go over the outside carefully. I am very familiar with repair/modding on solidbodies but I must admit that the Casino is scary. I'm sure you will locate it. I know when I try to trace a buzz (not string related) it can be deceiving, so I just start checking to make sure everything is tight. I do have a question for you about wrapping the wire in foam - does that have any effect on the tone of the guitar? I'm not really understanding what you are doing, I would think it would deaden the sound or reduce sustain. Again, I really don't have a clear picture of what you are doing with the foam, so I could be off in another direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcfee Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I fished out the pup wires because I thought they might be rattling against the back of the guitar. Then I took 2 small pieces of foam and wrapped it around the wires where I could reach. It was wrapped loose and a staple used to hold the foam together. The I pushed it all back in. I figured the foam would keep the wires from banging around. I was just checking the guitar out a few minutes ago abd it seems to be the bridge! When I push on the intonation screws it will stop. If the retainer wire was tighter it would solve it I think. Is there a certain Gotoh bridge that will fit this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcfee Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I see your Stew Mac link. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Casinos are famous for having buzzy bridges... I replaced the bridge on mine with one of these... http://store.guitarfetish.com/vistabbrwisc.html No more rattle or buzz... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmcfee Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I ordered the GFS bridge and will look forward to installing that.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lerxst1281733995 Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Always glad to help... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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