String buzzing in bridge saddle.

[Chef FourString]

My A sting buzzes in the groove on the saddle. (50's P) What should I do about this? It only happens when I play hard, which is most of the time. Could it be the stings I am using, material and gauge? Right now I'm playing on Dark Horse Stainless Steal .40.100.

Should I file the groove? Change strings? What? This problem is highly irritating considering my friends and I have been doing nothing but recording lately. Any helpful input would be appreciated by myself and my band mates.

William C.A.

[slaphappychappy]

Is it the string or the spring? The springs rattle sometimes, if its that, I usually cannibalize a pen and put an extra string on.

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by slaphappychappy

Is it the string or the spring? The springs rattle sometimes, if its that, I usually cannibalize a pen and put an extra string on.

At first thats what I thought it was. But now I'm pretty sure its the string. I've struck the string and pressed the spring and nothing happens. But when I touch the string on top of the saddle the buzz muffes out.

[jacojbass]

I have had that happen....push down in front of the saddle so I seats well....worked for me in the past.

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by jacojbass

I have had that happen....push down in front of the saddle so I seats well....worked for me in the past.

Push down on the string?

[96tbird]

Yes, it's called a witness point, make sure the string is seated and is bent straight towards the neck. Also make sure the saddle is not on an angle; that the adj screws are the same height on both sides.Angled saddles are problematic.

[Chef FourString]

Originally Posted by 96tbird

Yes, it's called a witness point, make sure the string is seated and is bent straight towards the neck. Also make sure the saddle is not on an angle; that the adj screws are the same height on both sides.Angled saddles are problematic.

Alright. I'll try that. Thanks.