My rg1527 sounds like dog shit!

Aaron · 03-10-2008, 04:59 AM

It sounds like a bag of smashed assholes right now! My B string is all fret buzz and the pickups sound like someone taking a shit!!!! I cant handle it any more,it sucks!!!!!! I have a blaze custom just chillen in my closet, or i can buy a set of blackouts, im pretty frustrated about it! It just pisses me off

The Dark Wolf · 03-10-2008, 05:09 AM

Heh.

Wow, I wish I could help. Sounds like, first off, you could use 1) a truss rod adjustment, 2) raise your bridge, and 3) change your strings.

Doing any one of these things could help, all 3 might be necessary.

What exactly does a bag of smashed assholes sound like?

stubhead · 03-10-2008, 05:21 AM

If it's only the B string that's buzzing, a truss rod adjustment is an odd idea - it seems as though the other strings are OK, so the B string should be heavier and/or raised. Since many other people find that their RG1527s don't sound like that, you might want to find out what they're doing.... You do know that even a $300 Lollar custom-wound pickup can't rescue a Peavey Backstage, MicroCube or Line 6 amp from sounding like what they are? Think of the pickup as the pizza you ate last night, the strings as the Schlitz malt you washed it down with, your fingers are your asshole and the toilet is your ears... or something like that, there are a lot more reasons to sound like shit than not! And Paris Hilton is always going to be richer than you and we're all going to die.... have a GREAT day!

The Dark Wolf · 03-10-2008, 05:27 AM

Heavier?

A heavier B is even more likely to buzz. More fret contact.

At first blanch, I'd say raise the bridge, especially bass side. But a bit of a truss rod tweak can possibly still help (it's worked for me with some success in the past for similar issues).

Michael · 03-10-2008, 05:35 AM

I'd check your intonation too.

Aaron · 03-10-2008, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

I'd check your intonation too.

How do i do that

Michael · 03-10-2008, 05:42 AM

Pluck an open string (but make sure it's in perfect tune) and then finger the 12th fret of the same string and if that 2nd octave note is sharp or flat, your intonation is out on that string. Then do the same thing to check the other strings.

If it is, there's a good lesson on Jemsite.

dpm · 03-10-2008, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dark Wolf

Heavier?

A heavier B is even more likely to buzz. More fret contact.

?

Explain, please. A heavier string will flop around less for a given pick attack, thus less likely to buzz. Unless of course it's so heavy the player can't press it down hard enough to make good solid contact with the fret.

The Dark Wolf · 03-10-2008, 05:54 AM

In my experience, a heavier string might vibrate less, but it's more likely because of its diameter to contact the offending frets. Results in buzz.

I've put lighter (wound) strings on (mildly) buzzing guitars, and as long as the attack isn't crazy, there was LESS appreciable buzz.

There.

Aaron · 03-10-2008, 06:04 AM

Thanks for all your help guys, i really appreciate it.

03-10-2008, 05:09 AM	#2
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,013 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	Heh. Wow, I wish I could help. Sounds like, first off, you could use 1) a truss rod adjustment, 2) raise your bridge, and 3) change your strings. Doing any one of these things could help, all 3 might be necessary. What exactly does a bag of smashed assholes sound like? http://www.wolf.org

03-10-2008, 05:21 AM	#3
stubhead Feral Buddha Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MD Eastern Shore Posts: 354 Main Seven: Warmoth flat 7 Rig: Marshall, Boogie Thanked: 9	If it's only the B string that's buzzing, a truss rod adjustment is an odd idea - it seems as though the other strings are OK, so the B string should be heavier and/or raised. Since many other people find that their RG1527s don't sound like that, you might want to find out what they're doing.... You do know that even a $300 Lollar custom-wound pickup can't rescue a Peavey Backstage, MicroCube or Line 6 amp from sounding like what they are? Think of the pickup as the pizza you ate last night, the strings as the Schlitz malt you washed it down with, your fingers are your asshole and the toilet is your ears... or something like that, there are a lot more reasons to sound like shit than not! And Paris Hilton is always going to be richer than you and we're all going to die.... have a GREAT day! "I was not ever interested in the music of boys. From my youngest years, I was interested in the music of men." - Eric Clapton

03-10-2008, 05:35 AM	#5
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,721 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	I'd check your intonation too. RIP MIKE

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03-10-2008, 05:27 AM	#4
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,013 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	Heavier? A heavier B is even more likely to buzz. More fret contact. At first blanch, I'd say raise the bridge, especially bass side. But a bit of a truss rod tweak can possibly still help (it's worked for me with some success in the past for similar issues).

03-10-2008, 05:42 AM	#7
Michael No More Mr. Nice Guy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Geelong, Victoria, Australia Posts: 7,721 Real Name: Michael Main Seven: '97 UV7BK Rig: ADA MP1 > Mesa 50/50 Thanked: 49	Pluck an open string (but make sure it's in perfect tune) and then finger the 12th fret of the same string and if that 2nd octave note is sharp or flat, your intonation is out on that string. Then do the same thing to check the other strings. If it is, there's a good lesson on Jemsite.

03-10-2008, 05:54 AM	#9
The Dark Wolf *Canis lupis obscurus* • Super Moderator • Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toledo, Ohio. USA Posts: 15,013 Real Name: Roberto Main Seven: 2001 Ibanez RG2027XVV Rig: GNX/Magicstomp Thanked: 90	In my experience, a heavier string might vibrate less, but it's more likely because of its diameter to contact the offending frets. Results in buzz. I've put lighter (wound) strings on (mildly) buzzing guitars, and as long as the attack isn't crazy, there was LESS appreciable buzz. There.

03-10-2008, 06:04 AM	#10
Aaron snake Join Date: May 2006 Location: Vail, AZ Posts: 951 Real Name: channel Catfish Main Seven: RG1527RB,RG7421CF,RG7321 Rig: Carolina rig, line 6 Thanked: 29	Thanks for all your help guys, i really appreciate it.


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