I have a Squier Jag and the strings have been buzzing/rattling at the bridge recently. Also my A string does the same type of thing but at the nut.
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All strings rattle/buzz at the bridge
- Thread starter Bloodbuzz
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Do you by any chance use thinner than normal strings? I had the same problem (Also a Squier Jag) when using .40's.
Try placing some thin paper in the nut to see if is helps.
As for buzz at the bridge, see if both of the height adjusting screws have tension. Sometimes one of the two can come loose a bit and rattle slightly. If you play very hard the saddles can actually hit each other and generate some buzz as well.
Try placing some thin paper in the nut to see if is helps.
As for buzz at the bridge, see if both of the height adjusting screws have tension. Sometimes one of the two can come loose a bit and rattle slightly. If you play very hard the saddles can actually hit each other and generate some buzz as well.
I'm using regular gauge strings and I don't have a screw driver that fits the bridge. I guess I'll be buying one of those.
I poked at them and the don't really seem loose at all. I go buy a small screw driver and tighten them or something soon.
I see. The screws probably isn't your problem then. If you try to tighten the screws don't tighten more than maybe 1/8 turn. They will never get properly tight, you'll just lift the stings.
You could also try to poke a pick between each of the saddles to be sure that it's not the saddles themselves that are hitting each other.
If the only source of buzz left is the springs on the intonation screws.
You could also try to poke a pick between each of the saddles to be sure that it's not the saddles themselves that are hitting each other.
If the only source of buzz left is the springs on the intonation screws.
Funny you should mention that. I saw quite a few bridges and nuts with little bits of paper under the strings when I was a kid.
You sure its the string and not loose bridge saddle springs? If so, just stretch the springs a bit then put them back on, problem gone.
On my P I had to put pieces of paper between each saddle so that they couldn't move sideways and rattle against each other.
