E string Buzz!

refbassist · #1 11-27-2010, 01:42 PM

it's a warwick vette with JAN1 after changing the strings seems like the E is buzzing all along the way open or closed, i have checked all the hardware, nut ,bridge,sadles,tuning keys, whatever has a screw nothing seems to be wrong, any ideas?

Jayrob77 · #2 11-27-2010, 02:05 PM

If it's the string itself buzzing then either raise the e string at the saddle or adjust the truss rod if all strings are buzzing. This is quite normal after putting a new brand or guage of string on the instrument!

refbassist · #3 11-27-2010, 02:10 PM

it's just the E string and i already raised it but didn't work.

refbassist · #4 11-27-2010, 03:00 PM

it's not fret buzz that's for sure there's something rattling but i can't find it.

jkramer5 · #5 11-27-2010, 03:03 PM

You may have gotten a twist in the string when you put it on, loosen the tuner and get the string to go totally slack, maybe pull on the ball end a little and then re tighten it.

Just be careful it doesn't twist again when u do.

refbassist · #6 11-27-2010, 03:31 PM

i have done this like 50 times still the same thing!

JLS · #7 11-27-2010, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by refbassist

i have done this like 50 times still the same thing!

You may have a bad string.

refbassist · #8 11-27-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JLS

You may have a bad string.

it is possible, since i'm nit a total noob and i spent the whole evening investigating to no avail..

diehard70 · #9 11-27-2010, 03:38 PM

Check your tuners. I changed the strings on my 'vette recently and everyone of them worked loose.

refbassist · #10 11-27-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by diehard70

Check your tuners. I changed the strings on my 'vette recently and everyone of them worked loose.

i have done that already the E key was loose but it didn't help with the rattle after tighting it up, i also checked the nut but i'm not sure could it be rattling under the E but isn't the string suppose to hold it, i adjusted it and holds the hight perfectly.

JLS · #11 11-27-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by refbassist

it is possible, since i'm nit a total noob and i spent the whole evening investigating to no avail..

If it's buzzing no matter if it's open or fretted, that would be my
take. Sadly, bad strings aren't as uncommon as they should be, and the big ones tend to be the worst offenders...

refbassist · #12 11-27-2010, 04:05 PM

i will try a different string and let you know, thanks for the help!

**lowendfriend** · #13 11-27-2010, 04:16 PM

What strings did you have on before (E gauge?) and what's the gauge of the new E?

Does the JAN1 adjust nut height like the JANIII?

Sounds like you need to do a patient step thru a setup. Get relief first, then action, then nut height if you have that adjustment, then intonation.

I presume you've used the stickies on this forum for setup guide. I actually like the Jerzey Drozd the best for my corvette $$.

refbassist · #14 11-27-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by lowendfriend

What strings did you have on before (E gauge?) and what's the gauge of the new E?

Does the JAN1 adjust nut height like the JANIII?

Sounds like you need to do a patient step thru a setup. Get relief first, then action, then nut height if you have that adjustment, then intonation.

I presume you've used the stickies on this forum for setup guide. I actually like the Jerzey Drozd the best for my corvette $$.

same gauge as before and same brand nothing new.
The JAN1 is brass and you adjust each string separately.
i already went through all the steps you mentioned.

mech · #15 11-27-2010, 08:34 PM

Make sure the height screws on the bridge saddle have some tension on them and that the lock screw for string spacing is tight.

Never worked on one (just going by pics) but have seen buzzzzs caused by loose hardware on similar bridges.

mech

refbassist · #16 11-28-2010, 06:01 AM

well it's not bad string,not the nut, not the bridge nothing is wrong at all but the damn rattle won't go away, it's driving me nuts..

WarrenD · #17 11-28-2010, 07:41 AM

Perhaps adjusting the neck with a truss rod to increase (just a bit) forward bow could help.

Benjamin Strange · #18 11-28-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by JLS

You may have a bad string.

This.

refbassist · #19 11-28-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Benjamin Strange

This.

i tried different string as well and still rattles

Benjamin Strange · #20 11-28-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by refbassist

i tried different string as well and still rattles

If you're having trouble with it, you might try taking it to my buddy Scott Morgan, who is located just outside of Helsinki. He's a good man, and thorough.