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Buzz on G string with Floyd Rose

GutzslayMacies

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Hi all, I'm at the end of my wits with this issue. I have a Floyd Rose 1000-equipped guitar tuned to C standard with Ernie Ball Beefy strings. The G string is buzzing regardless of whether it's played open or fretted at any position, which suggests to me that the the buzzing is coming from the bridge. I just can't for the life of me figure out how to resolve this. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
@GutzslayMacies Try swapping the saddle with the saddle of a different string (I'd suggest the low E). If the problem moves with the saddle, it was the saddle. Getting a replacement will be quick and easy. If the problem stays on the G-string, look for a high fret or a loose something somewhere.
 
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