jj1565

if it does not, then what fits in the middle frets when held?

a thin pick, 2 picks?

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BCKRedBaron

Hello. I'm having some trouble with my Carvin DC727 going out of tune. The guitar is a string-thru and has Sperzel locking tuners. I have it tuned in A-Standard with EB 7-string Power Slinkies. What happens is the F-string (3rd string) and sometimes the A- and D-strings (2nd and 1st) will go out after bending. The lock screws on the tuners are locked about as far as they'll go. The strings have been on there long enough to have broken in. Is there anything I can try to get some tuning stability?

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jj1565

honestly, they should be keep their tune.

not sure, maybe there's an issue with the tuner or how you're using them?

try lubricating all string contact points.

at the nut cute, at the saddles, ect.

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BCKRedBaron

I always use some pencil lead on the saddles when I restring, but I've never tried it on the nut. I'll give that a shot when I restring it.

It's a fairly new guitar, about 2 years old now. Maybe the tuners are defective

Thanks!

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ok let me know.

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luvs2gro

Hey guys, lots of good info in here, just got done reading the first page but I still have a few questions.

First of all, I blocked my strat a couple months ago and also switched to heavier strings, things were great til I got back into my hendrix phase. This is were my problems started, I had my guitar tuned to Eb standard and noticed Some of my bends would die at certain points and on certain frets. Not thinking much of it I jammed in Eb for a couple days before deciding I wanted to leave my strat in D standard from now on. after about a day the A string (technically G cause of D standard but bare with me lol) buzzes when you play an open note, also more notes are dying, buzzing, and dying on bends, clearly I need to do 1 or 2 things:

1. Raise string height

2. Adjust truss rod

Ive never been good at setting up a guitar, but I know the basics. My question is which way do I turn the truss rod? I went down a whole step in tuning does this mean i need to make it have more tension on the neck or less? Do I turn clockwise or counter clockwise?

Same with the string adjustments, do I take the strings that are buzzing and raise them? again, to raise do i need to turn clockwise or counter clock wise?

I don't mind playing with higher action, can I raise all the strings if preferred? this will cause the truss rod to need adjustments again correct?

Sorry to barrage every one with questions I just want to set my strat up and have it stay that way as long as possible

jj1565

ok first measure the neck's relief.

fret the Lowest string at the first fret, at the same time,
fret the Lowest string at the last fret, where the neck and body meet. ~19th.

with both places held, look at the middle frets, ~7-9th.

where does the string sit...

does it lay on the middle frets there?
can you fit a thin pick under the string there?
can you fit more?

measure and post back.

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luvs2gro

Ok, using the steps you gave me, the height of the string at the 8th fret was about the thickness of a credit card, while the height at the 7th and 9th fret were just a little bit thinner than a credit card.

thanks for helping! looking forward to the rest of the steps

jj1565

sounds like you have a lot of gap already.

sometimes with alternate tunings and thicker gauges you need to extra room for buzz free playing.

you can try raising action at the bridge.
tiny allen wrench to lower the two pegs on each saddle,
to raise the saddle higher.

this might help if the buzz isnt at the first few frets.

sometimes thicker strings cut into the nut. the deeper
slots cause open string buzzing.

if raising the action doesnt help, you can try slipping a bit of paper under the string, in the cut of the nut to lift it.
see if that helps.
if it does, then post back for a more permanent solution.

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luvs2gro

I raised the string heights and now I can bend fluently on every string and get clean notes on each fret, now the only problem is there is a slight buzz on the open A string (or G as I am in D standard...) but it is hardly noticeable, especially while plugged in. In terms of play-ability it feels and plays exactly how I want, and the process of raising the strings really gave a lot of insight on how the instrument functions mechanically, thanks for the help that was much, much, much easier than I thought it would be.

Is there anything I can do about the minor buzzing of the open string? Is it because I am playing in D standard or is it another problem? Regardless I can live with it for now; again, thanks for the help!

jj1565

with the open string, you can just try lifting it a little by placing a bit of paper under the string in the cut of the nut.

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Mephaphil

Hey guys. I don't know shit about setting up a guitar.

If I want to bend 1 and a half steps, hell even 1 step with the E I hit the B and it becomes a unison bend. It's not my technique, well technically of course it is, I can concentrate and it wont happen as much but I need to dig in unnaturally and it's not comfortable.

I do think the action's too low for me. It doesn't happen with my other guitars and the bridge saddle on the E does seem very low. Can anyone confirm?



Thanks!

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if it feels too low to you, then you can raise individual strings to preference, by just using a tiny allen wrench on the pegs in each saddle.

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Mephaphil

Does that look low to you? And is what I said a symptom or trait of a low action?

Thanks.

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I think it's the strings. I put the same brand, Daddario 10s on both guitars and the same thing is happening.

Gonna go to the guitar shop tmw and see what the shit is going on. I think it's just the type of string, maybe the gauge or just me not used to it.

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no way to tell your action.

but I can see that the bridge looks a little
lifted at its ass end.

if it is, (if it's a trem) then you'll want to make sure the bridge is balanced.

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ihartfood

got some questions
So my tele has some weird sitar (citar?) noises coming from around the 12th fret and it also has some sharp fret edges.

Halp

daddario .11s btw

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jj1565

is the noise fret buzz? does it transmit thru the amp?

check out the first page to check some common setup steps.
then post back wt questions.

as for the rough edges.
google what you'll need to file them.
or take the guitar in for fretwork.

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cool, thanks. there's some fret buzz and it only sometimes comes through the amp.
I may just take it back in cuz im sick and lazy. thanks for the help though

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