I just recently changed strings on my 2011 PRS Starla which has the Bigsby. Did not change string gauge. Been using 10 - 46 for a long time. For the first time as long as have been playing this has never happened. The B string has a fret buzz. I am just dumbfounded by this. Been changing strings for years. Any suggestions? Thanks
Fret buzz after changing strings.
- Thread starter deano60
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Probably just a very tiny change happened to the setup from environment, etc., that didn't seem to show up before. Sounds like adjustment time!
Did you change one string at a time? You are relieving pressure on the truss rod each time you remove a string. This will cause the neck to bow and this change the effective string height. It should settle back to normal within a few hours.
Bill SAS 513
Just another old guy in a T-shirt
No worries...this is why the necks have truss rods...sounds like different humidities/environments might call for a slight loosening of the truss rod. If you've never done this, and feel uncomfortable about it, take it to a shop...it's a reasonably easy fix. Now, if you want to check out a couple youtube videos, you really can do it yourself. Important: just make small adjustments each time and recheck. It should only need a slight turn (1/4 to 1/2 ) counterclockwise. It's something you will most likely need to do every once in a great while...change of seasons, change of string gauge, etc...
Fret buzz after changing strings
I did loosen the neck just a little, seemed to help. Thanks
I did loosen the neck just a little, seemed to help. Thanks
kes7u
Wife's husband and Dog's dad
+1
I might be better at setups than playing the actual guitar!
So funny.... And unfortunately also so true in my case!
I got this set which has everything you need (short of a flashlight), including the thickness gauge and capo, to appropriately set relief.
http://www.guitarcenter.com/CruzTOOLS-GrooveTech-Guitar-Player-Tech-Kit-106553100-i1440223.gc
+1
I might be better at setups than playing the actual guitar!
Haha!
Wait, I'm bad at both.
I've played drums for over 30 years, but I made a point to start focusing on "playing" guitar a few years ago. During the past few years, I've purchased more than my fair share of brand new Fenders & Gibsons that were absolutely horrible out of the box. Having an engineering degree helps, but I quickly became a pro with all of those sh*tty F&Gs I had to setup.
Suck at setups? Buy a Gibson.
Suck at setups? Buy a Gibson.
Johnnyboy94
New Member
I prefer when my guitars stay in tune though....why I buy PRS in the first place.:top:
