Dead strings behind bridge (Jazzmaster)

V3RB

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 07:23 AM

So I got my first jazzmaster

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-troy-van-leeuwen-jazzmaster-electric-guitar

and I've replaced my strings for the first time and have encountered a problem,the low e string behind the bridge is now dead and buzzing out, I think it's buzzing out on the screw that's directly beneath it but I can't be too sure, any ideas on how to fix this?

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SlacktoneDave

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 08:01 AM

Be sure that the string does not touch the head of the intonation screw. Also, be careful that the string is not too close to the other end of the intonation screw. I shorten some of the intonation screws to avoid this problem. The final thing to do to improve the sound of the two lowest strings is to put a small price of foam under the E and A strings at the tailpiece.

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skeeter

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 11:57 AM

If you haven't already, it's always a good idea to get a good setup done on a new guitar. It'll probably resolve any buzzing issues.

Interesting Jazzmaster, I have not seen this one before. Are these made in Corona Dave?

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SlacktoneDave

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 02:03 PM

skeeter wrote:

If you haven't already, it's always a good idea to get a good setup done on a new guitar. It'll probably resolve any buzzing issues.

Interesting Jazzmaster, I have not seen this one before. Are these made in Corona Dave?

No, not from Corona. Maybe Mexico.

I see it has a Mustang bridge. My previous advice won't help. Except, put a thin piece of foam under the strings. Behind the bridge to stop the rattles and out of tune ringing.

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Frelonvert

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 02:38 PM

An other possibility is that the low e string behind the bridge is touching the head of the tremolo screw.

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V3RB

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 03:54 PM

Frelonvert wrote:

An other possibility is that the low e string behind the bridge is touching the head of the tremolo screw.

Yeah that's it, it's buzzing out on the trem screw

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skeeter

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 04:11 PM

If it's hitting that screw either the bridge is too low or the screw is loose.
Just take it to a good guitar tech and get a setup done. You should always do that with a new guitar anyway, they're not usually set up at the factory.

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V3RB

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 04:40 PM

skeeter wrote:

If it's hitting that screw either the bridge is too low or the screw is loose.
Just take it to a good guitar tech and get a setup done. You should always do that with a new guitar anyway, they're not usually set up at the factory.

Alright I'll go and do that,I had some mates suggesting a guy so I'll go see him, thanks for all the advice guys

See you round

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Las_Barracudas

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Posted on Nov 02 2015 05:40 PM

I purchased that same model and ended up sending it back for a full refund. Lots of QC issues, but the main problem was the neck not seated in the pocket correctly and the high E string was completely off the fret board past the 12th fret. It was supposedly inspected before shipping but obviously not well enough.
I bought it from Sweetwater and their customer service was great and no problems with the return.

I set-up all my guitars and likely could've made it work with some minor effort and expense, but considering it was brand new and anything beyond changing strings would've voided the warranty I opted to just return it.

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V3RB Joined: Nov 02, 2015 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2015 07:23 AM So I got my first jazzmaster http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-troy-van-leeuwen-jazzmaster-electric-guitar and I've replaced my strings for the first time and have encountered a problem,the low e string behind the bridge is now dead and buzzing out, I think it's buzzing out on the screw that's directly beneath it but I can't be too sure, any ideas on how to fix this? Top
SlacktoneDave Joined: Jul 01, 2006 Posts: 657	Posted on Nov 02 2015 08:01 AM Be sure that the string does not touch the head of the intonation screw. Also, be careful that the string is not too close to the other end of the intonation screw. I shorten some of the intonation screws to avoid this problem. The final thing to do to improve the sound of the two lowest strings is to put a small price of foam under the E and A strings at the tailpiece. Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2065 Virginia, USA	Posted on Nov 02 2015 11:57 AM If you haven't already, it's always a good idea to get a good setup done on a new guitar. It'll probably resolve any buzzing issues. Interesting Jazzmaster, I have not seen this one before. Are these made in Corona Dave? — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
SlacktoneDave Joined: Jul 01, 2006 Posts: 657	Posted on Nov 02 2015 02:03 PM skeeter wrote: If you haven't already, it's always a good idea to get a good setup done on a new guitar. It'll probably resolve any buzzing issues. Interesting Jazzmaster, I have not seen this one before. Are these made in Corona Dave? No, not from Corona. Maybe Mexico. I see it has a Mustang bridge. My previous advice won't help. Except, put a thin piece of foam under the strings. Behind the bridge to stop the rattles and out of tune ringing. Top
Frelonvert Joined: Sep 21, 2009 Posts: 275 Toulouse	Posted on Nov 02 2015 02:38 PM An other possibility is that the low e string behind the bridge is touching the head of the tremolo screw. — http://noskons.bandcamp.com/ Top
V3RB Joined: Nov 02, 2015 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2015 03:54 PM Frelonvert wrote: An other possibility is that the low e string behind the bridge is touching the head of the tremolo screw. Yeah that's it, it's buzzing out on the trem screw Top
skeeter Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 2065 Virginia, USA	Posted on Nov 02 2015 04:11 PM If it's hitting that screw either the bridge is too low or the screw is loose. Just take it to a good guitar tech and get a setup done. You should always do that with a new guitar anyway, they're not usually set up at the factory. — Paul Atomic Mosquitos Bug music for bug people is here! Killers from Space Top
V3RB Joined: Nov 02, 2015 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2015 04:40 PM skeeter wrote: If it's hitting that screw either the bridge is too low or the screw is loose. Just take it to a good guitar tech and get a setup done. You should always do that with a new guitar anyway, they're not usually set up at the factory. Alright I'll go and do that,I had some mates suggesting a guy so I'll go see him, thanks for all the advice guys See you round Top
Las_Barracudas Joined: Apr 24, 2011 Posts: 1087 Surf City, NC	Posted on Nov 02 2015 05:40 PM I purchased that same model and ended up sending it back for a full refund. Lots of QC issues, but the main problem was the neck not seated in the pocket correctly and the high E string was completely off the fret board past the 12th fret. It was supposedly inspected before shipping but obviously not well enough. I bought it from Sweetwater and their customer service was great and no problems with the return. I set-up all my guitars and likely could've made it work with some minor effort and expense, but considering it was brand new and anything beyond changing strings would've voided the warranty I opted to just return it. — METEOR IV on reverbnation Top

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