1 Topic by motomad (edited by motomad 2007-08-23 15:22:35)

  • From: STH WALES UK
  • Registered: 2007-08-21
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Topic: NEW STRINGS

Ive just replaced all 6 strings on my electric guitar.Played individually they sound great, but while strumming im getting what i can only describe as a buzz off the strings..IVE PUT MY FINGERS NEARER THE FRET BARS, BUT IT DOESNT SEEM TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE..The new strings are Ernie ball light custom gauge nickel wound...can anyone advice me please....

despaired ! ian

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  • etc_04
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Re: NEW STRINGS

Probably just not broken in, strings tend to make a twangy sound until they're broken in.

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Re: NEW STRINGS

It can be 1 and/or 2 things;
1) Your strings aren't wound tight enough (tune to standard 440A).
2)Your instrument has acclimated itself to a heavier guage string. If increasing the tension of the strings doesn't help. Try a using heavier guage string.

That's all I can conclude at this moment.

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  • etc_04
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Re: NEW STRINGS

Also it seems to me it takes longer for strings to become broken in the lighter the gauge is

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  • From: STH WALES UK
  • Registered: 2007-08-21
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Re: NEW STRINGS

Thanks for the advice...

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