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  • #16
    Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

    What year is your Wolfgang? If it was made in '98 or earlier, then you should be able to get a replacement nut from Peavey free of charge, as those were the guitars affected by the softer nut. Have the strings worn grooves into the nut? After 5 years of constant use, that happened on my Wolfgang, I had to order a new one from Peavey. Rid is right about the truss rod, you want the neck to be almost straight, with just a small amount of relief. Try fretting both the high and low E strings at the first and 22nd frets at the same time. With the string fretted at both ends of the neck, take a look at the relief at the 8th fret. There should be just a small amount of space between the string and the 8th fret...maybe a little more than the thickness of a business card. If there is much less or much more space than that, then there is a problem with your setup.

    Ryan
    Originally posted by JOLLY
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    • #17
      Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

      No actually i think its a 2001 although ill just ask at the peavey forum with the serial # ... And there aint no buisiness card gettin through there, there mabye .2mm action on all strings at the 8th when i do that..But isnt it true that alot of people use 0 action on their guitars and they seem to be setup nicely and easy to play.. So Di you recommend that i tighten the truss rod slightly?

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      1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
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      2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
      1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
      2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
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      • #18
        Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

        If it's that low, then your problem is most likely that you don't have enough relief. I would actually suggest loosening the truss rod somewhat. If it's a 2001, then it has the newer nut with the stronger metal. If you have 0 relief, the guitar will buzz like crazy. You can get away with a perfectly straight neck if all the frets are perfectly leveled and you adjust the string height correctly. But even then, I wouldn't recommend it unless you play with a very light touch.

        Ryan
        Originally posted by JOLLY
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        • #19
          Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

          Ok acording to Peavey i have a 1999 Wolfie..So will loosening the neck straighten it?
          Marshall JVM 410C
          Mesa Boogie DC-3
          ~2010 USA G&L Legacy Special/S-500 bastard-child, Tobaccoburst.
          1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
          2007 USA Gibson LP Studio, Stock PUPs
          2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
          1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
          2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
          1997 Yamaha Pacifica 812 EMGs

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          • #20
            Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

            I'm having a similar problem with my Wayne ... open B string is buzzing slightly.
            I just took it into the shop to have the fingboard oiled and get the buzz checked out. I know the neck relief is spot on, so it must be something to do with the locking nut or the bridge. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to troubleshoot: I have an album to complete and this would simply take too long.
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            • #21
              Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

              dudes play hardtails...
              My clips

              Originally posted by Rid
              How do I block my hardtail?

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              • #22
                Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                ^No way

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                • #23
                  Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                  Originally posted by Rid
                  ^No way
                  +6

                  Ok so am i right then if i Loosen the truss rod??
                  Marshall JVM 410C
                  Mesa Boogie DC-3
                  ~2010 USA G&L Legacy Special/S-500 bastard-child, Tobaccoburst.
                  1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
                  2007 USA Gibson LP Studio, Stock PUPs
                  2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
                  1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
                  2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
                  1997 Yamaha Pacifica 812 EMGs

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                  • #24
                    Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                    Originally posted by Rid
                    ^No way
                    My clips

                    Originally posted by Rid
                    How do I block my hardtail?

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                    • #25
                      Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                      Yep loosen the sucker, and let us see what happends

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                      • #26
                        Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                        Right i gave it a about 1/8 mabye more turn and really suprised on how easy they actually turn, How long should i wait to see a change or should i give it just a little more?

                        Cheers
                        Marshall JVM 410C
                        Mesa Boogie DC-3
                        ~2010 USA G&L Legacy Special/S-500 bastard-child, Tobaccoburst.
                        1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
                        2007 USA Gibson LP Studio, Stock PUPs
                        2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
                        1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
                        2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
                        1997 Yamaha Pacifica 812 EMGs

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                        • #27
                          Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                          Right i just realised that its as loose as it can possibly get, i just turned it another 1/8th and its basically completely loosend, it was free to move up and down the neck by simply pushing it, although it would only move a few mm as thasts all the clearance the torsion screew had..i turned it back about a 1/4 turn and it seems to be back snug..So i doesnt look like Loosening the truss rod will straighten the neck..

                          any thoughts


                          Cheers..
                          Marshall JVM 410C
                          Mesa Boogie DC-3
                          ~2010 USA G&L Legacy Special/S-500 bastard-child, Tobaccoburst.
                          1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
                          2007 USA Gibson LP Studio, Stock PUPs
                          2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
                          1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
                          2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
                          1997 Yamaha Pacifica 812 EMGs

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                          • #28
                            Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                            **Bump**
                            Marshall JVM 410C
                            Mesa Boogie DC-3
                            ~2010 USA G&L Legacy Special/S-500 bastard-child, Tobaccoburst.
                            1996 USA G&L Legacy, Honeyburst, SSS , Dimarzio Injector/Kinman AVn69/AVn69
                            2007 USA Gibson LP Studio, Stock PUPs
                            2005 USA EBMM Silhouette Special,Hardtail , Tobaccoburst,SSS Stock PUPs
                            1999 USA Peavey Wolfgang,Flame Cherryburst Trem
                            2005 MIM Fender Tele, Hotrails/Stock Neck
                            1997 Yamaha Pacifica 812 EMGs

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                            • #29
                              Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                              I think it's time to find a good luthier.

                              I'd also search the net for any similar problems and possible solutions.

                              BTW, I really like the look of your AM archtop Wolfie and I hope it's an easy fix for you.

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                              • #30
                                Re: Wolfie Trouble persists..

                                Open string buzzing could mean nut is too low. Shim it up with some tin foil. Took care of the problem for me. Grab Erlewine's "How to make you electric guitar play great." Lotta good info in there.

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