Moderators: Donner, Tone Dog, Toyz

Closed Topic Closed
Go
New
Find
Notify
Tools
-star Rating Rate It!  Login/Join 
Junior Member
Picture of guitguy3
Posted
I tightened the spring in the back of my guitar. So that the bridge would be tight against the body. Now, whenever i play the springs will buzz, and it is louder than the actuall music. It is very irritating Mad , and I can't get it to stop Confused . Please help me. Thanks! Smile
 
Posts: 8 | Location: Somewhere out there | Registered: January 03, 2005Edit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Celebrity
Picture of Swain
Posted Hide Post
If it is a Strat type bridge, then check three things. First, make sure the claw is screwed into yhe wood snugly, but NOT all the way in. Second, look at the bridge saddles. Many times the small springs that hold the saddles in place are rattling around, and need to be replaced. Third, the saddles themselves can rattle from side to side. G&L has a set screw in the saddles, to keep this from happening. Try putting your hand across the saddles, and strumming hard to see if holding the saddles still will cure the rattling.
Also, you should have at least 4 springs if you want to keep the bridge secure. Go ahead and get NEW springs. It's worth the cost. Good luck, and let me know if this helps.






"now i dream about tone, day dream about tone, think about tone at work, think about tone when im taking a dump, musiciansfriend and vintage guitar mag right next to the toilet....its getting weird"

-BigRob


 
Posts: 3973 | Registered: February 22, 2005Edit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Senior Member
Picture of DoobieK
Posted Hide Post
If it is the springs vibrating and rattling, you can put a piece of smooth cloth, folded up, between the springs and the guitar body. This will dampen the vibration of the springs. I used to use an old dress sock, preferably Gold Toe brand. Smile
 
Posts: 482 | Location: Minneapolis, MN. USA | Registered: April 08, 2002Edit or Delete MessageReport This Post
Junior Member
Picture of guitguy3
Posted Hide Post
I have a PRS type guitar. I am going to get a 4th spring, 'cause I only have 3 on there. The cloth did help. Thanks for the help. Cool
 
Posts: 8 | Location: Somewhere out there | Registered: January 03, 2005Edit or Delete MessageReport This Post
 Previous Topic | Next Topic powered by eve community  

Closed Topic Closed


Copyright Music Toyz.com 1997 to 2008