NGD...But not happy

[guitar_bat]

Ok. So I finally got the Jackson I've been wanting. Looks great, neck feels great. But, there is a fret buzz on the D string around 2nd fret. The real pain is the neck has to come off to get to the truss rod. Just like the older Fenders and I think some Charvels. Not sure what to do. I've taken the neck off like 15 times trying to get rid of this buzz I'm beginning to think its not the truss rod adjustment, maybe a bad fret. Frustrating because of the Floyd having to be adjusted and the neck having to come off every time. I'm afraid that if I return it I'll just be dealing with the same problem again. Any suggestions on the fret buzz?

 

[Lazarus1140]

Re: NGD...But not happy

The best solution is to find a good tech. The fret probably is a little high, and if one is bad they might all need a little leveling and dialing in.


Sorry you're having to deal with that. I know it's disappointing.

 

[greekdude]

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Once I had disassembled the neck on my Ibanez, I was shocked to hear by the dealer that I had just voided the warranty. If your guitar had perfect fretwork and its problem was back bow in the neck, then the buzz most likely would appear on 1st fret high E. So I agree with Lazarus. Its a stunning guitar to look at!

 

[fordmugg]

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Change the strings first

 

[GilmourD]

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Change the strings first

Wouldn't be the first time a string change fixed an odd buzz.

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[trevorus]

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Wouldn't be the first time a string change fixed an odd buzz.

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I've seen strings with a dent or a bend that made that happen.

 

[allbutromeo]

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That's the one thing I hate about that guitar, taking the neck off for truss rod adjustment. Other than that I love mine, I did swap the pickups for DMZ Gravity Storm/Area67/Injector. Hope you get it sorted out soon

 

[Snake Aces]

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I would hate taking the neck off for truss rod adjustments. That sounds like a pain in the butt.

 

[greekdude]

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^^^ definitely, but it is supposed to give better tone.

 

[Archer250]

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^^^ definitely, but it is supposed to give better tone.

The keyword here is supposed.

 

[Archer250]

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If the neck is dead straight then you don't need to adjust the truss rod. Have you tried raising the bridge a little bit?

If it's DEAD straight, then you should add a little relief.

 

[Snake Aces]

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If it's DEAD straight, then you should add a little relief.

+1 to this

 

[Funkfingers]

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Have you considered shimming the string locking clamp/nut device?

 

[Archer250]

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Taking it to a tech is the best option.

 

[greekdude]

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Have you considered shimming the string locking clamp/nut device?

This affects open notes only. His problem is on D, 2nd fret.

 

[treyhaislip]

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So sorry to hear about that! Loved the Adrian Smith models that I've played!

+1 To taking it to a reputable guitar tech, sounds like some fret leveling is needed IMO.

 

[Ascension]

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I've seen strings with a dent or a bend that made that happen.

Yep same here change the strings and then get back to us.

 

[Ascension]

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This affects open notes only. His problem is on D, 2nd fret.

What's the radius? Wonder if the center bridge saddles need a shim to match the board radius for super low action?

 

[greekdude]

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^^^ I think OFR is radiused at 12" stock. It could be but if it was the case, it would affect higher frets more than 2nd fret.

 

[allbutromeo]

Re: NGD...But not happy

What's the radius? Wonder if the center bridge saddles need a shim to match the board radius for super low action?

10"-16" compound radius IIRC