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Topic: String buzz on fender trapezoid pickup |
Joe Burke
From:
Toronto, Canada
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Posted 5 Dec 2021 9:11 am |
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There’s some buzzing on a couple of strings that I believe is caused by the grooves formed where the strings rest/lie before they pass through the trapezoid pickup. Has anyone had this issue and fixed it? Wondering if I get it gently filled down? Or have the grooves filled in?
I’m pretty certain that it’s not a bobbin problem. I think I’ve fixed that issue.
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Glenn Wilde
From:
California, USA
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Posted 6 Dec 2021 2:46 am
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| It looks like there are a couple different slots in the saddle to choose from on the plain strings, maybe just move the string over and see if it goes away. |
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Danny Roy
From:
Calgary Alberta, Canada
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Posted 6 Dec 2021 5:23 pm
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| String buzz on a bridge or nut is generally caused by the string sitting on a really worn, flat spot, or a string moving around in a slot that’s too wide. Easy fixes with files and sandpaper, or move the string slightly over if you can to an unused area. |
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Russ Blake
From:
Oregon, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2021 12:08 am
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| Hi Joe, if the buzz sounds a little like a sitar check to see whether the string is dipping down after it goes over the peak of the bridge. If so, a new string will cure it. This can also be an issue on some standard guitars, especially Teles with barrel saddles. |
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Joe Burke
From:
Toronto, Canada
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Posted 9 Dec 2021 11:13 am
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| Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I ended up putting a .26 wound instead of plain and it sounds great again. At some point I’ll have get some work done, but I’m ok for now. |
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