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Old 02-28-2007, 05:54 PM
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fret buzz problems

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I just got an ibanez edb400. the string buzzes at first fret and sometimes at open. ive also tried raising the bridge but they dont go no higher. Have any of u had the same problem? please help. Thanks alot!
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Old 02-28-2007, 06:40 PM
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try checking your bow in the neck, if it is bowed backward or flat sometimes it will buzz, if this is so adjust your truss rod. you might need to change your strings too but there is only a small chance of that making it buzz.
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Old 02-28-2007, 06:54 PM
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thanks. ive already tried doin that. but i need some help doing it. how much should i turn the screw. should i tighten or loosen it? thanks.
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