richyrocker

ive just noticed the previous thread on buzzy strings from a forum member called VLAD , funny that i bought this guitar off a guy called vlad ?? coincidence ????

Hi Thanks for advice looking at the frets they do look very flat and i suspect they are the cause, if i place a fine needle under the string and on top the flatted fret the note plays clear . I have a very straight neck but the strings run upwards towards the bridge, if i lower the action/bridge the buzzing worsens , mostly on the low E, . I think i have pretty much checked all i can and now need to hand it to someone with all the rght tools . I have noticed the string tree on the tuning headstock before the locking nut is missing ?? thanks again guys

Bought a rather pricey used Jackson Performer secondhand online , the seller assured me of its history and that it was expertly set up by a proffessional Luthier. Upon playing i couldnt believe how buzzy and flat the fretted top 6th E was , i phoned him up ,explaining my dissapointment and he replyed , ohh its allways been like that ??????? . lesson 1 , do not buy online ....... Anyhow i have tryed to eliminate the buzzy strings before seeking expert help , by straight edgeing the neck by adjusting the truss rodd ,and raising the action by shimming up the 6th string on the floyd rose bridge, although its better i dont like the action this high . im thinking the neck and frets must be the cause ? possible worn out frets ? Also the hi humidity here cannot help the wood. Can anyone offer any good checks ? or advice or a good luthier in Northland NZ?? kind regards