Setup problem with my JP

[jagged]

Hey folks,


I've got a bit of a problem with my newly aquired JP... the Low E buzzes... the action is jsut a tiny bit low on it therefore buzzing on the factory setup. How should I approach to fix this problem?

 

[beej]

Probably just the truss rod and needs a tad of relief (all that humidity and all these days). Where does it buzz?

If you're not comfortable doing this, take it back to the store that you ordered it from. They should be able to tweak it for you and show you how.

 

[tommyindelaware]

turning the wheel counter clockwise will raise your action. turning it clockwise will lower yer action.

 

[jagged]

Probably just the truss rod and needs a tad of relief (all that humidity and all these days). Where does it buzz?

If you're not comfortable doing this, take it back to the store that you ordered it from. They should be able to tweak it for you and show you how.

I got it from guitar shop... unfortunately I wont be able to head down there until the weekend.. if possible I'd lke to get this resolved myself. It buzzes on when I play A on the low E string

 

[JSX]

Sounds like your action needs to be raised a bit...

 

[beej]

Ah, gotcha. As Tommy says, turn the wheel counter clockwise 1/4 turn at a time to raise the action. Then pull the headstock forward slightly to encourage the neck to come forward. Play and evaluate, and then do it again as necessary. (Reverse process in the winter.)

(I usually capo the guitar at the first fret and hold down the string at the 15th. I look for a tiny gap between the bottom of the string and the 7-9th frets and adjust until I get it.)

 

[philiprst]

My JP6s had the exact same "problem". It's just due to climate changes and a small adjustment to the truss rod will fix it. This is easy to do yourself just make very small adjustments each time and wait a few minutes between adjustments for the neck to finish moving.

 

[Norrin Radd]

My JP6s had the exact same "problem". It's just due to climate changes and a small adjustment to the truss rod will fix it. This is easy to do yourself just make very small adjustments each time and wait a few minutes between adjustments for the neck to finish moving.

+1!

Definitely that time of year! I just had to tweak my 20th this morning - needed more relief after sucking up some humidity. On the plus side, all my very minor fret sprout is now gone too!

 

[the24thfret]

Then pull the headstock forward slightly to encourage the neck to come forward...

(I usually capo the guitar at the first fret and hold down the string at the 15th. I look for a tiny gap between the bottom of the string and the 7-9th frets and adjust until I get it.)

This is good advice I think. I should try this. I normally adjust a truss rod with tiny, tiny turns and just eye up the fretboard from the head looking down toward the bridge. Sounds like you have it more down to science.

 

[adamrogo]

I'm going to make a different suggestion.

If the rest of the strings are ok, and you're generally happy with the overall string hight, jut raise the E string saddle ever so slightly. You don't really notice it any higher, but it will be enough to eliminate the buzz. I did this on all my strings, and it has the lowest action I've ever played and no buzzing.

 

[Sub1 Zero]

Why is this thread without pics?!?!?!

 

[the24thfret]

I'm going to make a different suggestion.

If the rest of the strings are ok, and you're generally happy with the overall string hight, jut raise the E string saddle ever so slightly. You don't really notice it any higher, but it will be enough to eliminate the buzz. I did this on all my strings, and it has the lowest action I've ever played and no buzzing.

For sure, if everything else is fine, don't mess with it!

 

[jagged]

Why is this thread without pics?!?!?!

I've got another thread... my pics are here

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-guitars/24581-dear-big-poppa-ernie-ball-music-man-family.html

 

[Beth]

Hey Jagged,

Let me know if the suggestions don't work and we'll figure it out for ya.

-Beth

 

[greenwizard]

^^Beth to the rescue!!!

 

[puppyonacid]

Remember though, Jonguitarz has stated that even JP's strings buzz when the guitar isn't amplified. If the buzzing you're encountering doesn't come through your amp, then that's how the set up is intended. Just thought I'd throw that in there just so ya know.

 

[MusicManJP6]

Remember though, Jonguitarz has stated that even JP's strings buzz when the guitar isn't amplified. If the buzzing you're encountering doesn't come through your amp, then that's how the set up is intended. Just thought I'd throw that in there just so ya know.

Very true. Both of my JPs buzz when unamplified. But once amplified, it is not audible. I once tried to totally get rid of the buzz on my MD when unamplified and my action ended up being horribly high. I then decided it does not matter if it buzzes when unamplified, and promptly brought the action back down, and i have never thought about it since!

In my experience, any rock guitar with a decent setup is going to buzz a little when unamplified...

 

[jagged]

Hey Jagged,

Let me know if the suggestions don't work and we'll figure it out for ya.

-Beth

Thanks beth!

I'm also learning about these things s I go along.... (un)fortunately, I'm toying aroudn with my new guitar hehe... i guess its not a problem though... I'll eventually have to learn how to setup my own guitar

 

[jagged]

Remember though, Jonguitarz has stated that even JP's strings buzz when the guitar isn't amplified. If the buzzing you're encountering doesn't come through your amp, then that's how the set up is intended. Just thought I'd throw that in there just so ya know.

It buzzes unamped... but amped, its fine. I dont want the string wearing down the fretlines

 

[CudBucket]

My Desert Gold JP has a slightly higher action than my Pearl Redburst. But that's because I sent my PRB back to SLO to have Jon level the frets and lower the action. That guitar still plays great and rarely needs any truss rod adjustments.

I'm thinking of sending my DG back for the same treatment. On the otherhand, my Carbon Blue Pearl Luke came with a high-ish action and I barely breathed on the truss and adjusted the trem spring tension and the strings practically dropped onto the fretboard with virtually no buzz. Just a sick playing guitar.