Hi Nick
I’m not quite following what you’re saying here. If I put the string in the
slot with just the tip poking through, I’m going to be left with too much
slack. I don’t think you’re saying cut the string to size 1st are you? before
fitting/tuning itt, because I can’t see how that would work.
Andy Collins
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On 26 Oct 2020, at 2:29 pm, Nic Mare <jnmare58@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Andy, what has worked for me was to lie the string in the slot so that
about half a cm sticks out on the other side. Bend this piece down and wind
the string a good few times around the peg trapping the piece that you bent
down between the peg and the winds of the string all this time maintaining
tension on the string. Then start to wind the string in like one would
normally do until it becomes tight and tune from there.
Hope that helps.
Nic
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Thanks Steve for the thoughts. What I did find when I slackened off the
string was a slight kink on the fret side of the string, which wasn’t
noticeable when the string was taught. I’ve now replaced that string and it
seems to have resolve the problem, who rah! However I now have a question
about fitting new strings.
because I’ve not seen tuning pegs quite like this before, I need some
guidance to fit the strings.
Instead of having a whole through the centre of the tuning peg through which
to feed the string, these tuning pegs are slotted on the top, and so I don’t
know whether to wind the string round the peg, or to sit it in the slot
and then wind it round the peg additionally. So I’d like some help please,
because I’ve stopped for now having fitted the bottom E string, which whilst
staying in tune, I’m not sure if i’ve fitted it correctly to the tuning peg,
and I don’t want to create issues from putting pressure on the instrument
from taught strings wrongly fitted.
Andy Collins
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On 26 Oct 2020, at 12:03 pm, dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
I'd say, any wearing of a string could lead to potential issues such as
fret buzzing but, from your recording, it does sound potentially more than
that. Are you anywhere near a shop that you can take it to?
If it is happening only on one string, perhaps you could try changing it. I
mean, it's only a string so you won't have spent much on it. You never
know, it might just sort it. Can you feel any threading or abnormalities on
the string at that position? Is there maybe a piece of crud that's got
stuck to the underside of the string? I'm sort of clutching at straws a
little here Andy.
Best wishes
Steve
Steve
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From: vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of
Andy C
Sent: 26 October 2020 11:46
To: vibe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vibe] Re: Recording of fret buzz
Thanks for this article very interesting. My acoustic is actually a Martin,
but this issue anyway is on my fender Squier telly electric. I know some may
frown at Squier, but nonetheless for me it plays beautifully, and it was one
of The more expensive models from Squier.
I’ve had The guitar for 12 months, and this problem just started happening
this week. From reading the article, I wonder if it is as simple as fitting
a new string; can a worn string create fret buzz on a single fret I wonder?
Andy Collins
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On 26 Oct 2020, at 10:13 am, dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
Hi Andy,
I think the recording was an excellent idea. I think it helps to explain
the issue a lot better. To me, it sounds like there is an issue with the
intonation. This basically is the relationship between the strings and the
physical body of the guitar in terms of its tuning. There is quite a lot
of complexity to it so, I've pasted below an article that explains it in a
lot more detail than I can smiles. It also tells you how you can adjust it
but, I'd fully recommend that you get a technician to do it unless you are
very familiar with setting up a guitar. From some dark and distant past
somewhere, I seem to recall you have a Tailor and you certainly do not want
to damage that!
What is intonation? With musical instruments, intonation refers to pitch
accuracy—the extent to which the notes formed are in tune, versus being
flat or sharp. When a player tunes a guitar using an electronic guitar
tuner, they do so by plucking the open (unfretted) strings. However, when a
string is fretted, the tension on the string increases, which bends the
pitch of the note slightly upward. The effect is subtle, but this change
can impact the intonation, in some cases causing “sour” notes and dissonant
chords if the guitar’s intonation is not set properly. Often intonation
issues are associated with playing higher up the fretboard (closer to the
guitar body). Something else to keep in mind is that the closer a string is
to the frets, the less it needs to stretch since it doesn’t have as far to
go. This means that low action tends to produce more accurate intonation.
Intonation issues can be subtle or dramatic depending on a guitar’s setup.
For guitarists who record or play music live, intonation problems can ruin
a recording session or a live performance. How is acoustic guitar
intonation adjusted? While adjusting the acoustic guitar intonation is
conceptually the same as an electric guitar, due to certain differences in
construction (e.g., different types of saddles) the processes vary in some
respects. Most acoustic players take their guitars to a qualified guitar
technician when they need their intonation adjusted. Typically, proper
acoustic guitar intonation begins with a full setup, along with a fresh set
of strings. With Taylor guitars, provided there is no fret wear, the setup
often solves serious acoustic guitar intonation problems. However, many
high-level players still appreciate a luthier’s specific attention to
intonation, because it will address each player’s style and technique on
that particular instrument. The technician will check the guitar’s action
(the distance between the strings and the fretboard), as well as the
instrument’s neck relief. This refers to the slight bowing intentionally
created in the neck to set the action. It can be controlled by tightening
or loosening the truss rod, which is located in the neck. Essentially, the
technician is trying to get everything right before actually adjusting the
acoustic guitar’s intonation. This removes the extra variables and makes it
easier to dial in the intonation. From there, they’ll usually address the
nut and saddle, where the strings stretch over a piece of bone, plastic or
other synthetic material. Most saddles are placed at a slight angle to the
bridge, which adds length to the lower strings to adjust for differences in
string thickness. Likewise, many saddles are made with compensation points
for some or all of the strings, which helps fine-tune those points even
more. When addressing a player’s particular style and technique, a skilled
guitar technician can cut more accurate notches into the saddle,
effectively adjusting the intonation of each string by changing the
string’s distance from the nut. The technician will check the pitch of each
string at the 12th fret to ensure that it’s in tune with the pitch of the
open string. Checking the nut, where the strings rest at the peghead before
winding around the tuning machines, is critical. String slots that are cut
flat, high-centered, or left too high, along with improper placement of the
nut, will prevent a guitar from achieving good intonation. At Taylor, we
have the added benefit of our proprietary neck design, which ensures that
every guitar is built with proper action and accurate nut and saddle
location. The guitar neck design also makes it easy to adjust the neck
angle and allows for setup-related intonation fixes without changing the
position of the nut or the saddle. In the end, intonation on a tempered
scale instrument can never be perfect. And keep in mind that another factor
that can affect acoustic guitar intonation is a person’s playing technique.
For example, players with a heavy fretting hand or a beginner might press
down harder than necessary on the strings, resulting in notes going sharp.
In other words, in a certain player’s hands, even a properly set-up guitar
can sound like it’s out of tune. Since there are so many variables, we
recommend that players change their strings before consulting a service
technician to adjust their intonation, since guitar strings naturally lose
some elasticity with time and wear. Otherwise, a technician can find the
sweet spot on your guitar that provides the best possible intonation all
the way up and down the neck.
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From: vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <vibe-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of
Andy C
Sent: 25 October 2020 23:15
To: vibe@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [vibe] Recording of fret buzz
Dave – I can’t feel any damage to the fret, it doesn’t feel worn, and the
fret wire doesn’t feel differently to any of the others.
Chris, thanks for suggesting that I record the sound, I hope you can hear
it well enough from the attachment.
Andy Collins
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