Need help with my guitar (Resonance on a string)

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 11:32 AM

The G String on my guitar has been crappy ever since i bought my guitar a while back. But as i'm only getting into the guitar now, it's really bugging me now. The reason seems to be that it's touching to low and hitting the bridge too low down so it is making loads of resonance noise. So what do i do? I took it to the music shop today but they said they need a receipt (and it can't be found), and it works out very expensive if i can't find it for my cheapy starter peavey guitar. Anyway i was wondering what's the best thin to do? Is taking the string off and putting it on again liable to work (if so is it tricky?). Or do i need a new bridge? Or other? Also my top E string (the thick low pitched one) is making a kind of resonance noise when plucked at something like 6th fret onwards. How do i stop this too?

Thanks in advance!

Monkeyegg · 29-11-08, 11:36 AM

I'm sorry, I know nothing about guitars, but I'm betting icks won't be able to resist posting a reply now you've mentioned your G string...

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeyegg

I'm sorry, I know nothing about guitars, but I'm betting icks won't be able to resist posting a reply now you've mentioned your G string...

I know i was wondering the best way to put that, but the way i did was the best i could see fit!

Larkino · 29-11-08, 11:43 AM

I get alot of buzz on my top E string on my bass. I think it just needs to be farther away from the neck of the guitar

josh.west · 29-11-08, 11:45 AM

Just go to a guitar shop and ask what the problem is and then fix it yourself.

MY friend had the same problem and fixed it himself by tightening stuff up inside the guitar

the_saint · 29-11-08, 12:29 PM

Is it an electric or acoustic? I'll assume electric as I've never heard of a Peavey acoustic but you never know. To start with if you have had the strings on for a while you should change them. It probably won't sort the problem but do it anyway!

You probably just need it setting up properly. I always get mine set up professionally when I buy them (they will usually do it for free if you buy a decent guitar) but you can do it yourself. On the bridge of an electric you can raised the strings by adjusting the screw like things with a screwdriver. You can also bring the bridge further forward or back in the same way.

It's difficult to explain in words but look at the bridge for somewhere you might put a screwdriver and play around until it get's comfortable. I like to have a slight "curve" over my strings so that the two E's are the closest to the neck, the A and B strings are a bit higher up, and the D and G are a bit higher still. There is maybe 1 or 2 mm between the lowest and highest which isn't a lot to look at but makes a difference to play.

Also, check the intonation at the 12 fret of each fret as you make any changes - google "guitar intonation" for a better description of what I mean, or even better search youtube to actually see it.

tronsmith · 29-11-08, 12:31 PM

As Josh said, although they cant fix it, they will probably be happy to tell you what's wrong. Then just make another post here to explain and I am sure someone could help.

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by the_saint

Is it an electric or acoustic? I'll assume electric as I've never heard of a Peavey acoustic but you never know. To start with if you have had the strings on for a while you should change them. It probably won't sort the problem but do it anyway!

You probably just need it setting up properly. I always get mine set up professionally when I buy them (they will usually do it for free if you buy a decent guitar) but you can do it yourself. On the bridge of an electric you can raised the strings by adjusting the screw like things with a screwdriver. You can also bring the bridge further forward or back in the same way.

It's difficult to explain in words but look at the bridge for somewhere you might put a screwdriver and play around until it get's comfortable. I like to have a slight "curve" over my strings so that the two E's are the closest to the neck, the A and B strings are a bit higher up, and the D and G are a bit higher still. There is maybe 1 or 2 mm between the lowest and highest which isn't a lot to look at but makes a difference to play.

Also, check the intonation at the 12 fret of each fret as you make any changes - google "guitar intonation" for a better description of what I mean, or even better search youtube to actually see it.

It is electric yes and thanks especially, that should help quite a bit. I'm sure i had some replacement strings somewhere but they've disappeared so i'll just buy some new ones.

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Yeh you'll need to set your guitar up - check this out for help. You might not need to bother adjusting the truss rod, but it sounds like you've got a bit of fret buzz, which should be remedied by highering the action slightly.

Setting the 'intonation' just means adjusting the guitar so it's in tune with itself across the whole neck (so if you play a note in two places it should sound the same), so that is worth doing too.

Might I suggest that before you do, you put a new set of strings on? If you haven't changed them yet maybe its about time you did
If you don't know which strings you need/like yet, just ask for 10's or 'Standard 10's' - ernie ball ones are fine. Here's a step by step guide of how to change strings.

Any questions bout guitar anytime, feel free to pm me or ask the guys in the guitar society

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I also had this reply from another forum which should go hand i yours with yours Saint to really provide me with the most help i can get from the internet anyway!

Thanks to others who posted too!

the_saint · 29-11-08, 01:07 PM

The other guy is right, stay away from the truss rod!! You will mess the guitar up big time if you don't know what you are doing!

I would say go for super slinky's on an electric, which are 9's. I would usually put 10's on an acoustic but for general play on an electric I would go for super slinky's.

Just buy a whole pack, avoid's the embarrassment of asking for a "super slinky G-string"!

Schism · 29-11-08, 01:09 PM

Haha

I use the Slinky ones, the one in the purple packet... really nice cos they tune easily to drop A

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_saint

The other guy is right, stay away from the truss rod!! You will mess the guitar up big time if you don't know what you are doing!

I would say go for super slinky's on an electric, which are 9's. I would usually put 10's on an acoustic but for general play on an electric I would go for super slinky's.

Just buy a whole pack, avoid's the embarrassment of asking for a "super slinky G-string"!

Haha that would be bad! Anyway will get some later today i think

**the_icks** · 29-11-08, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeyegg

I'm sorry, I know nothing about guitars, but I'm betting icks won't be able to resist posting a reply now you've mentioned your G string...

pah!!

**the_icks** · 29-11-08, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larkino

I get alot of buzz on my top E string on my bass. I think it just needs to be farther away from the neck of the guitar

i want to learn bass.... but would look too much like Chris Burney

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the_saint

The other guy is right, stay away from the truss rod!! You will mess the guitar up big time if you don't know what you are doing!

I would say go for super slinky's on an electric, which are 9's. I would usually put 10's on an acoustic but for general play on an electric I would go for super slinky's.

Just buy a whole pack, avoid's the embarrassment of asking for a "super slinky G-string"!

I got the 11-48 ones (power Slinky's). I did intend to go for the Super ones but for some sill reason i went for these. DO they make much of a difference these strings?

bmh16 · 29-11-08, 04:42 PM

One more thing, i don't need any tools to get rid of these strings or anything else?

SelfSilent · 03-12-08, 12:28 PM

It could be the bridge saddle is too low, the neck could be twisted or the fret could be badly seated. A good guitar shop should be able to properly set it up for you.
If you have a floyd rose style tremolo you will ideally need to have the same weight strings on it that it was set up for (usually 9 to 42s). If you want heavier strings (essential if you go for dropped tunings) then have it set up with the heavier strings on it.

The truss rod isn't all that scary but ideally you shouldn't adjust it while the strings are under tension.

If you have a floyd rose style trem and a locking nut you will need an allen key to remove the strings, if you have a fender style bridge or a Les Paul style bridge then the strings will come straight off after you have unwound them.

bmh16 · 03-12-08, 05:49 PM

Well i've taken it into the music shop too and they're replacing the strings for me too (£10). I don't want to mess anything up and it does look a bit complicated so thought i would let the pros do it! It's away for up to a week though

Which means i have to play a crappy guitar that i found lying around the house. Oh well it's better than nothing!

Amanda · 03-12-08, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkeyegg

I'm sorry, I know nothing about guitars, but I'm betting icks won't be able to resist posting a reply now you've mentioned your G string...

And yet nobody has noticed that you actually called it "crappy"! A crappy G-string? Seriously?

(I feel dirty....)

Sara7 · 09-12-08, 02:09 AM

edited

**the_icks** · 09-12-08, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amanda

And yet nobody has noticed that you actually called it "crappy"! A crappy G-string? Seriously?

(I feel dirty....)

somebody had to make that crack!

29-11-08, 11:32 AM	#1
bmh16 Call me Ben .... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol / Neath Posts: 7,728	Need help with my guitar (Resonance on a string) The G String on my guitar has been crappy ever since i bought my guitar a while back. But as i'm only getting into the guitar now, it's really bugging me now. The reason seems to be that it's touching to low and hitting the bridge too low down so it is making loads of resonance noise. So what do i do? I took it to the music shop today but they said they need a receipt (and it can't be found), and it works out very expensive if i can't find it for my cheapy starter peavey guitar. Anyway i was wondering what's the best thin to do? Is taking the string off and putting it on again liable to work (if so is it tricky?). Or do i need a new bridge? Or other? Also my top E string (the thick low pitched one) is making a kind of resonance noise when plucked at something like 6th fret onwards. How do i stop this too? Thanks in advance! __________________ FREE PS3 \| FREE iPod Touch \| FREE Wii Spoiler

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29-11-08, 12:29 PM	#6
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	Is it an electric or acoustic? I'll assume electric as I've never heard of a Peavey acoustic but you never know. To start with if you have had the strings on for a while you should change them. It probably won't sort the problem but do it anyway! You probably just need it setting up properly. I always get mine set up professionally when I buy them (they will usually do it for free if you buy a decent guitar) but you can do it yourself. On the bridge of an electric you can raised the strings by adjusting the screw like things with a screwdriver. You can also bring the bridge further forward or back in the same way. It's difficult to explain in words but look at the bridge for somewhere you might put a screwdriver and play around until it get's comfortable. I like to have a slight "curve" over my strings so that the two E's are the closest to the neck, the A and B strings are a bit higher up, and the D and G are a bit higher still. There is maybe 1 or 2 mm between the lowest and highest which isn't a lot to look at but makes a difference to play. Also, check the intonation at the 12 fret of each fret as you make any changes - google "guitar intonation" for a better description of what I mean, or even better search youtube to actually see it.

29-11-08, 12:31 PM	#7
tronsmith iPod 60gb Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brighton Posts: 1,663	As Josh said, although they cant fix it, they will probably be happy to tell you what's wrong. Then just make another post here to explain and I am sure someone could help.

29-11-08, 01:07 PM	#9
the_saint Mini Mac Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 5,515	The other guy is right, stay away from the truss rod!! You will mess the guitar up big time if you don't know what you are doing! I would say go for super slinky's on an electric, which are 9's. I would usually put 10's on an acoustic but for general play on an electric I would go for super slinky's. Just buy a whole pack, avoid's the embarrassment of asking for a "super slinky G-string"!

03-12-08, 12:28 PM	#16
SelfSilent iPod Nano 4GB Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 237	It could be the bridge saddle is too low, the neck could be twisted or the fret could be badly seated. A good guitar shop should be able to properly set it up for you. If you have a floyd rose style tremolo you will ideally need to have the same weight strings on it that it was set up for (usually 9 to 42s). If you want heavier strings (essential if you go for dropped tunings) then have it set up with the heavier strings on it. The truss rod isn't all that scary but ideally you shouldn't adjust it while the strings are under tension. If you have a floyd rose style trem and a locking nut you will need an allen key to remove the strings, if you have a fender style bridge or a Les Paul style bridge then the strings will come straight off after you have unwound them.

03-12-08, 05:49 PM	#17
bmh16 Call me Ben .... Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol / Neath Posts: 7,728	Well i've taken it into the music shop too and they're replacing the strings for me too (£10). I don't want to mess anything up and it does look a bit complicated so thought i would let the pros do it! It's away for up to a week though Which means i have to play a crappy guitar that i found lying around the house. Oh well it's better than nothing! __________________ FREE PS3 \| FREE iPod Touch \| FREE Wii Spoiler

09-12-08, 02:09 AM	#19
Sara7 BANNED Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3	edited Last edited by Emma; 09-12-08 at 06:45 PM..