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Old 08-01-2008, 12:05 AM
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Angry TIRED OF FRETY OPEN STRINGS WUAAAAHHHH

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Any way i can fix it myself?

I've been playng with the bridge and nop nothing
Should i get a new bridge?
Do something to the frets like polish em?
Change strings?
help please? ;/
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Old 08-01-2008, 12:20 AM
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What are FRETY OPEN STRINGS?
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Old 08-01-2008, 12:23 AM
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What are FRETY OPEN STRINGS?
Could be a reference to fret buzz.

It's a long shot....fretty...buzzy?
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Old 08-01-2008, 12:29 AM
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Gotta be open strings that buzz on the frets.

Sounds like your truss rod needs an adjustment. It's a quick fix for any good repairperson.
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Old 08-01-2008, 01:46 AM
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"Gotta be open strings that buzz on the frets."

Correct

I just found out my nephew was playing with my "big guitar" and took four of the eight little screws of the bridge then try to refill the space with that metallic paper wifes use to cover food with

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Old 08-01-2008, 01:49 AM
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YIKES. You're going to need a lockable case.

While you're at it, get one for your bass as well.
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