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Topic: Buzzing 3rd string |
Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2014 1:19 pm |
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The high G# on my old Fender 800 has a twangy, somewhat sitarish sound. There seems to be a slightly pitted area on the saddle right where the string passes over it. I like Ravi Shankar as much as the next guy, but how can I safely remedy this problem? Thanks in advance for any suggestions (other than sitting cross-legged when I play).
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Lane Gray
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Topeka, KS
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Posted 14 Jun 2014 3:01 pm
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Either CAREFULLY dress the finger with crocus cloth or similar, or replace the finger.
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2 pedal steels, a lapStrat, and an 8-string Dobro (and 3 ukes)
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 14 Jun 2014 7:30 pm
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Thanks, Lane. I hit it very carefully with some 0000 steel wool and that seems to have improved its disposition.
I'm glad; replacing a finger on a '68 Fender 800 might be a tough proposition.
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Micky Byrne
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United Kingdom (deceased)
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 2:05 am Re: Buzzing 3rd string
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Bob...I can't remember if a Fender 400 has rollers at the head end? I had a similar effect yesterday on a 4th string. I completely slackened the string and just rolled the roller that that string sits on. Restrung, and problem cured. From time to time I use sewing machine oil to service my steels...I must have forgotten the rollers. Sometimes what may seem a huge problem may be something really simple.
Micky "scars" Byrne U.K. |
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 2:38 am
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Hi Bob,
My first pedal steel was also a Fender 800. For me the solution would have been very simple: Just select one of the strings I didn't use. . . and exchange the saddles.
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 3:09 am
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Yup, imperfections that ruin the sound of a fine wire likely won't even be noticed on a big wound string.  |
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Bob Carlucci
From:
Candor, New York, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 4:47 am
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Bob.. Fender cable steels are notorious for buzzing strings, especially the very thin strings like the 3rd and 4th on the E9..... Keep the strings fresh. Also, try using an .0115 instead of an .011 on the thrid string, and you will notice a marked improvement... bob
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I'm over the hill and hittin'rocks on the way down!
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Bob Russell
From:
Virginia, USA
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 5:34 pm
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Craig, that's so simple... but I'd never have thought of it! For now, it's behaving itself, but if it starts twanging again, I'll sure do that swap. Thank you!
And thanks to everyone who replied. Some good points and hints there!
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Craig Baker
From:
Eatonton, Georgia, USA - R.I.P.
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Posted 15 Jun 2014 6:42 pm
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Bob,
Years ago I saw Sonny Garrish break a string in the middle of a tune. Bill Anderson told the crowd: "Don't worry folks. . . it not one of the ones he uses"
The audience had a good laugh, but for some of us it may not be a gag at all.
Best regards,
Craig Baker 706-485-8792
cmbakerelectronics@gmail.com
C.M. Baker Electronics
P.O. Box 3965
Eatonton, GA 31024
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