truss rod

[kmk42019]

I just recieved a new musicman stingray 30th anniv. edition . The only problem is the buzz on the E and A strings. I think I need to adjust the truss rod. What tool, or advice would you guys recommend?
Thanks,
Tim

 

[Figjam]

Sounds like a bridge saddle issue, not a truss rod. Depends, though.

What frets do you get buzz at?

 

[kmk42019]

through the 9-10th fret.

 

[Figjam]

If it isnt especially isolated at either frets 1-5 or frets 12+, try raising the bridge saddles.

 

[kmk42019]

How do you do that? Im a little weary about messing with this peice of art.

 

[Figjam]

Nothing dangerous, no worries. Take an allen wrench of the appropriate size and turn the little tiny screws in the bridge saddle (2 per string) clockewise a quarter turn or so.

 

[kmk42019]

So raise up the saddles according to the strings that buzz? also do i need to remove the strings first?

 

[jongitarz]

How do you do that? Im a little weary about messing with this peice of art.

When it all comes down to it, it's just wood and wires. These instruments are very user friendly, so don't be afraid to do some adjusting, and make it your own. There are detailed setup instructions in the FAQ section of this website.

Go for it!

 

[tkarter]

I might add that before I touch the saddles on a music man I will check the relief on the neck. They will go straighter than any other and that is the work of art as far as I am concerned. I am sure it wasn't buzzing when it was shipped from EB so chances are weather has affected the relief.

For the correct tool there isn't one. A screw driver that fits the hole in the truss wheel is what I think works best. A 20 penny nail will usually work too.

IMHO

tk

 

[kmk42019]

turn it clockwise how far?

 

[Figjam]

To check relief I usually hold the string at the first fret and the fret where the neck meets the body, around 17 or something. Then I look around the 5th-7th fret and look at the distance between the string and the fret, should be about a business cards worth, or less. If there is too much, tighten truss rod.

 

[kmk42019]

If it seems to close to the fretboard which way do I turn the truss rod?

 

[Figjam]

If there is no space at all, counter clockwise. Just a little turn, maybe 30 degrees or so.

 

[kmk42019]

I adjusted the truss rod and it helped but it now seems my action is higher...can I adjust the saddles to lower the action? Also can you turn the truss rod to far?

 

[Figjam]

yes, you may. and yes, you may.

 

[Aussie Mark]

There are detailed setup instructions in the FAQ section of this website

+1

 

[kmk42019]

ok thanks for the help guys

 

[StingRayzor]

I don't think that buzzing around the ninth fret and up would indicate an underbow. You should read the FAQ on setup before you go any further. It is really an easy practice and will take no time to learn.

I usually check string height by playing closer to the neck and listening for fret buzz. If you buzz all up and down the neck, raise the saddles a little. I Like them to barely buzz when I really dig in while playing up by the neck. That insures virtually no buzz while resting on the brdige pickup. If you are buzzing only in specific areas, it is usually a truss rod adjustment that is needed. The necks on EBMM will go almost flat before they buzz between the first and fifth frets.

Just take your time and let the neck settle into place before you start adjusting it again.