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SteveB
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I'd say there are several factors you need to look into before anyone can help..
Did you adjust the truss rod and check your intonation after changing to this heavier string gauge?
Did you have the nut slots widened to accomodate the bigger strings?
Is the buzzing audible through your amp, or just 'acoustically' when you're playing?
Did you adjust the truss rod and check your intonation after changing to this heavier string gauge?
Did you have the nut slots widened to accomodate the bigger strings?
Is the buzzing audible through your amp, or just 'acoustically' when you're playing?
SteveB
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Okay, given that you've filed the nut slots to accomodate the wider strings, I'd say you might need a truss rod adjustment.
(If you had a MusicMan instrument, this would be soooo easy..)
On your Squire, you'd probably have to remove a small cover above the nut to reveal the truss rod, then find the appropriate wrench to turn it.
Turning the truss rod makes the neck flatter or more bowed, depending on the direction you turn it.
The extra tension of the heavier strings is probably pulling your neck into a bow shape more so than lighter strings did. Therefore you would probably need to flatten the neck out a little via the trussrod to compensate.
Or, you could take it to a local shop for a 'setup' which should run from $40-$50 and they'll adjust it for you, along with the intonation.
(Setting the intonation involves tweaking the saddles at the bridge so that your guitar plays 'in tune' all over the neck.)
One other thing.. and you might try this first since you're only reporting buzz on two strings..
You may need to raise your bridge on the side of the guitar where the low strings live. This will raise your action a bit, though.
Did you accidentally make the nut slots too deep on those lower strings? If that's the case you'll need to fill them in or have a new nut made.
(If you had a MusicMan instrument, this would be soooo easy..)
On your Squire, you'd probably have to remove a small cover above the nut to reveal the truss rod, then find the appropriate wrench to turn it.
Turning the truss rod makes the neck flatter or more bowed, depending on the direction you turn it.
The extra tension of the heavier strings is probably pulling your neck into a bow shape more so than lighter strings did. Therefore you would probably need to flatten the neck out a little via the trussrod to compensate.
Or, you could take it to a local shop for a 'setup' which should run from $40-$50 and they'll adjust it for you, along with the intonation.
(Setting the intonation involves tweaking the saddles at the bridge so that your guitar plays 'in tune' all over the neck.)
One other thing.. and you might try this first since you're only reporting buzz on two strings..
You may need to raise your bridge on the side of the guitar where the low strings live. This will raise your action a bit, though.
Did you accidentally make the nut slots too deep on those lower strings? If that's the case you'll need to fill them in or have a new nut made.
to raise the bridge you turn both the little screws by each string on the bridge. detune the strings a bit before you do it.
by the way, if youre a beginner with guitars, you probably shouldnt mess with the truss rod too much, you might overdo it
by the way, if youre a beginner with guitars, you probably shouldnt mess with the truss rod too much, you might overdo it
bassmonkeee
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Google is a wonderful thing. Questions answered before you take the time to type them.
http://users.powernet.co.uk/guitars/setuptut.htm
http://users.powernet.co.uk/guitars/setuptut.htm
