Overtones from Behind a TOM...

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Alright...Just realized this. My Schecter with tonepros TOM/stringthru is getting some ringing overtones (quite loudly, too) from the G string behind the saddle. Anyone know how to get rid of it? I'm thnking of just taping foam back there or something, but that ain't too professional looking.

 

[beandip]

Re: Overtones from Behind a TOM...

getchoo some tape, you know, like the really clear shiney kind? tape a peice of that on there. It wont be noticable to anyone but you, and it'll dampen the string.

 

[Quencho092]

Re: Overtones from Behind a TOM...

here's the real pro way, lol!

Get thick gauge teflon tubing, next time you restring, thread the tubing around each string so that the strings cannot vibrate against the stop tail.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Overtones from Behind a TOM...

I'm going to slap some foam in where the string rests against the TOM (right before it hits the saddle), to keep it from being too noticable. Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[Hellion]

Re: Overtones from Behind a TOM...

I have an SG that I rebuilt that has a similar problem. In this guitar's case, however, it seems to help with the sustain to have that sympathetic vibration going on. I know, it doesn't really make any sense, but the guitar sustains as well or better than a Les Paul. Is it noticeable when you're plugged in? I was going to do something with mine until I noticed that the only time it bugged me was when I was just noodling without an amp.

 

[DeadSkinSlayer3]

Re: Overtones from Behind a TOM...

I just played it loud outside, can't tell with it plugged in. Weird! I guess I have the same exact problem you had.