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Buzzing Strat

Tom A.
April 17th, 2006, 07:42 AM
My 57 RI has a buzzing through the amp but when you touch the strings the buzzing goes away. I'm thinking this is a grounding issue. I have re-grounded the bridge but it did not help. Anyone got any suggestions???

Loco
April 17th, 2006, 09:25 AM
It's quite normal, just maintain light contact with strings or bridge. I've got three Strats and two other Fenders - all of 'em buzz a little.

chickenpicker
April 17th, 2006, 10:08 AM
The guitar may benefit from better shielding. I had a similar problem, and that was the solution.

red57strat
April 17th, 2006, 01:25 PM
Sounds normal.
I wouldn't worry about it unless it becomes a problem.

blue metalflake
April 17th, 2006, 05:33 PM
Its certainly a grounding issue, but like the others say its normal. I wouldn't worry about it.

Stratoclutter
April 19th, 2006, 02:09 PM
Unfortunately, Buzzing is a Strat's downfall ! But heck We lovem cuz they twang like a nut !!!

Joe K
April 21st, 2006, 08:35 PM
Rats. I was hoping for some tips with a persistent fret buzz I'm getting on the first four frets of the E and A strings. Truss rod and mild adjustement of action are not making it go away. I'm told to get rid of my .009 Super Slinkys. What do you think?

BTW, I will give another vote that the amp buzz described earlier is normal.

J-man
April 21st, 2006, 10:24 PM
Well I'm certainly no expert, but I really don't see how changing to different strings will improve anything at all.