Saddle buzz on axis

[jvh]

Hello,

I have looked all over the net and can't find an answer to this. On my mm axis when I pluck the 3rd fret on the 6th string low E I get saddle buzz. I know this sounds weird, but yes the note actually causes the saddle to buzz. All other frets do not do this only this one. Appreciate anyones help on this. Also, this is a "new" musicman I bought about 2 years ago and never really played. It has fret buzz randomly across the fretboard. Appears to be bad fret job from the factory. Also the intonation is way off as well as the nut being a bit high for my taste. Is this possible that the guitar was not setup at all? I thought musicman did setups from the factory. I have another musicman axis I bought before this one and it was perfect. The frets are level, truss rod is good, nut is low, intonation was on except with 1 or 2 being a half a cent high. Anyways, appreciate anyones advice. Have a great day!

 

[Shadowbox]

Contact Customer Service. They are the best in the business and will be happy to help you out. I seriously doubt that it is a "bad fret job." Every new Music Man I've ever played at various guitar shops (including the large chain stores who are notorious for putting guitars on the wall without even tuning them to pitch) has been flawless. The guitar might have been set up poorly by a local tech or whatever. Regardless, EBMM customer service will be happy to help.

 

[andynpeters]

Shadowbox is correct. A lot of things could happen to a guitar in 2 years, it's not new any more so contact Customer Services
[email protected]
Tel 866-823-2255

 

[beej]

One thing you have to keep in mind about the EBMMs, the truss rod is readily accessible and it's quite easy to adjust the relief in your neck. When you start having fret buzz on the lower frets, that's usually the sign that you need more relief.

Turning the truss rod 1/4 turn or so counter-clockwise will reduce the tension on your neck, allowing a little more relief and will probably solve all of your problems. Might be worth a try first.

 

[jvh]

Hey guys appreciate the responses and advice. Actually guitar was bought off of ebay new by a guy who has several listed right now. I bought it cause it was pretty... rosewood. I played it once and then it sat in the case for two years. It still has all the tags and stickers on it. I have another one that is sunburst. The gap at the neck/truss rod is pretty good... it could probably have a little more forward bow, but that shouldn't effect the frets. I believe a straight neck should have no fret buzz if it was leveled properly and assuming bridge height isn't way down there. If it had too much forward bow as you mentioned the fret buzz would be at the first few frets and not throughout the whole neck. Back bow fret buzz would be in the middle of the guitar. Anyways, i'm not real concerned about that. I'm concerned about the saddle buzzing at the third fret.

 

[beej]

If it was an Axis Sport, I'd say the saddles might not be level. But on a Floyd, not sure.

Ya, you're best to call/email the customer service guys tomorrow then. They'll no doubt have a better handle on it.

 

[andynpeters]

Saddle buzz on one note is a rare problem Just a thought...is it a trem guitar? On some of mine the trem springs ring at a certain frequency.....easily solved with a piece of sponge under them.

 

[e.mate]

Saddle buzz on one note is a rare problem Just a thought...is it a trem guitar? On some of mine the trem springs ring at a certain frequency.....easily solved with a piece of sponge under them.

+1 ...I had exactly that problem on a non-EBMM guitar with FR, I once owned

 

[straycat113]

I would have to believe you checked the guitar out when you first bought it off the bay, and everything must have been fine for you to lock it away for two years. I really would not stress out, which as was stated already a lot of things can go out of wack with a guitar not coming out of the case for two years be it weather related or what ever. I am sure a good tech will straighten everything out for you. After every winter hear in NY all my guitars get a full setup and believe me quite a few have issues from one season to the next but it is never nothing drastic.