Fret Buzz in Drop A

[6stringerguy]

On my Ibanez I got my guitar technician to set it up in drop a with 12-74 nyxl and after a few days of playing the low A and low E are buzzing in between 5th-22nd frets however all the other frets on the other strings are clear and fine


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[Chris Pile]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

We need more info.... pix are a boon, too.

 

[Diego]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Sounds like your tech didn't do a good job.
Avoid doing any adjustments and take it back to him.

 

[6stringerguy]

Fret Buzz in Drop A

On the low A it's okay between the the first and seventh fret
On the low E it's okay between the first and fifth fret
Everything else doesn't buzz
The truss rod is concave and it's still buzzing on the frets stated
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[Chris Pile]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

That is some low fricking action.... Low A would be pretty floppy anyway. Suggest raising the string just a hair?
ALSO - is this buzz coming through the amp, or merely audible when playing unplugged?

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

That is some low fricking action.... Low A would be pretty floppy anyway. Suggest raising the string just a hair?
ALSO - is this buzz coming through the amp, or merely audible when playing unplugged?

The buzz is noticeable while being plugged in and unplugged, how do I raise the action anymore?
I've adjusted the truss rod to raise the action and it hasn't helped much


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[Diego]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Before you start twisting bolts, I suggest you read and devour all the "Tech" articles in Ibanezrules.com , but particularly this one:

http://www.ibanezrules.com/tech/setup/action.htm

The truss rod is not for action adjustment, even though it does influence things a bit.

I learned so much from that old-ass website it's not even funny. It's a great resource for tinkerers like you and me.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

After a chat with my tech he said the saddle on the Gibraltar can be adjusted using a 1mm Allen key and I've raised the individual saddles and the issue appears to be fixed


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[Chris Pile]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Success.... AND a moment of learning for you. Good, and have fun!

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Success.... AND a moment of learning for you. Good, and have fun!

Yeah at least I know to adjust saddle height and the truss rod now


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[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Has about 2mm spacing at the 12th fret and is at the perfect amount of tension without buzz


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[Diego]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

I still find kinda crazy that you use a .72 for Drop A.
I tried a .60 twice for that task - a bit wobbly and loose in my Ibanez but just right in my Jackson.

I still went with a .54 in the end and I can deal with it.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

I still find kinda crazy that you use a .72 for Drop A.
I tried a .60 twice for that task - a bit wobbly and loose in my Ibanez but just right in my Jackson.

I still went with a .54 in the end and I can deal with it.

I use a 74 for drop A and drop B since my calluses are pretty thick and I like having to fight with the bends on the bass strings and I use lighter strings on the treble just so bending and vibrato is a lot easier
My gauge preferences:
Standard/ Drop D/ D standard 10-52
Drop C#/ Drop C/ C standard 10-60
Drop B/ B standard/ Drop A 12-74
Using a thick gauge like that also means i can get that minimum level tension on a 24.75", a 25" or a 25.5" scale length


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[dave74]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

Setups are such a personal thing really. It can work fine for one player/tech and be buzzy for the next at a given action or relief setting.

 

[6stringerguy]

Re: Fret Buzz in Drop A

I will probably use a 68/70 in the future


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