DocG Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hello, Can some give me some assistance. The low E string of my Fender 74 strat is oscillating when played. It has like a vibro sound to it (it wavers). I have tried new strings, different amps, new cords, and everythin short of taking the guitar apart. I wanted to know if anyone had heard of this problem and what I should try first. I have the pickguard off and I am ready to replace anything that I need to. Also it does this sound on everypickup. It is only noticable on the low E played open or any opsition. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr3Va1L Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 maybe that the pickup is hearing a tremolo spring?? try to dampen the springs with your hand and see if that stops it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocG Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 maybe that the pickup is hearing a tremolo spring?? try to dampen the springs with your hand and see if that stops it. ← Excellent idea. I tried it and still have the vibro sound. Could a cap or wiring issue cuase it to do this? Thanks for the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antihero Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Are your pickups very close to the strings on the low e side? If you get single coils too close to the strings the magnetic field will pull them out of tune. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jehle Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Is there any way that you could post an MP3 of the weird sound. There are so many things it could be. If I could hear it, I or anyone else could tell you right away what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primal Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Sounds like something I have heard from some Fender jazz basses. Almost like the pickup is picking up overtones from the string... No idea what causes this, however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksound Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Check the bridge intonation. Does the 12th fret harmonic sound out of tune with the fretted note? Just something else to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclej Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 my first thought was the pickup height as well..you might try lowering any one of them then turn just that one on and see if it eliminates it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocG Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 my first thought was the pickup height as well..you might try lowering any one of them then turn just that one on and see if it eliminates it. ← Thanks for all the input. I am going to try all the suggestions. If I can't get them to work then I will try and post an MP3 of the sound. Thanks a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedoctor Posted June 17, 2005 Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Did it ever sound good? If not, you may need to pot all of your pickups. You may have one that was never potted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocG Posted June 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2005 Hi, Thanks for all the input. Dropping the bass side of the pickups stopped the problem. Wow, who would think it could be such an easy fix. I had it set the same hieght as my other strat but I guess the magnetic pull on it was not as strong. Such an easy solution, man do I feel stupid. Thanks again for all the help. This is truly a great forum and I plan to visit it often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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