WoknRoll
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Hey guys,
New to forum here and really need some help. I purchased a used (I'm 3rd owner) SE Torero Floyd. it is excellent condition, it plays and feels great. The problem is the low E has buzz from 5th all the way down to 12th. Also, open E buzzes when I strum pick down, NOT when I pick up (weird?). With the naked eye, the neck is straight as an arrow!
I have tried new strings, raised the saddle, adjusted the truss rod and even added shims to no avail. Lastly I gave in and took it to a luthier near me. His fix was almost temporary then it came back (I paid $130?). Because I don't play it often I see realize the buzz came back until months later.
Would sanding the frets around the low E help? I have seen videos on YT where DIY'ers have done that.
I really love the guitar but don't want to spend another $130 or more if the luthier tells me it's something else. And for the guitar's worth (+/- $600-$800) is it worth it to spend extra $$ to get it fixed.. What ever "fixed" is. Or should I send it to PRS to repair, but I'm afraid the cost will be more than the guitar's worth? LOL
Any suggestion or recommendations is greatly appreciated. (not sure how to attach a photo?)
Lai
New to forum here and really need some help. I purchased a used (I'm 3rd owner) SE Torero Floyd. it is excellent condition, it plays and feels great. The problem is the low E has buzz from 5th all the way down to 12th. Also, open E buzzes when I strum pick down, NOT when I pick up (weird?). With the naked eye, the neck is straight as an arrow!
I have tried new strings, raised the saddle, adjusted the truss rod and even added shims to no avail. Lastly I gave in and took it to a luthier near me. His fix was almost temporary then it came back (I paid $130?). Because I don't play it often I see realize the buzz came back until months later.
Would sanding the frets around the low E help? I have seen videos on YT where DIY'ers have done that.
I really love the guitar but don't want to spend another $130 or more if the luthier tells me it's something else. And for the guitar's worth (+/- $600-$800) is it worth it to spend extra $$ to get it fixed.. What ever "fixed" is. Or should I send it to PRS to repair, but I'm afraid the cost will be more than the guitar's worth? LOL
Any suggestion or recommendations is greatly appreciated. (not sure how to attach a photo?)
Lai