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new guitar problems

redfiend00

Joined: Apr 18 2011

I just recently bought this guitar from amazon http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002PZBNO
This is my second guitar technically my third if you count the rockband squier controller and thus am a beginner.

As soon as i started playing it i noticed something wrong with the string sounds i later found out that it was fret buzz. After letting my friend take a look at it he said something about adjusting the trust rod which he did.

The thing is since i'm a beginner i'm not sure if he fixed it correctly because when i play it still doesnt sound right to me maybe its my not being that experienced with the sound of more expensive guitars. My question is should i take it to be repaired if so does guitar center repair guitars.

thanks in advance

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 00:41

I had that problem...I have a

BacardiBreezer

My life is a chip in your pile. Ante up!

Location: NE Ohio

Joined: Aug 16 2010

I had that problem...I have a Strat clone. Someone on here suggested fixing the intonation, and it went away. Just google it with your type of guitar and it should tell you. If it's too difficult, take it in to get set-up.

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 02:16

i will try that thanks just

redfiend00

Joined: Apr 18 2011

i will try that thanks just annoyed since i just got it a couple of days ago and i hope i can fix it since i don't really want to pay to fix a brand new guitar.

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 02:36

If you can provide

CpxAzn

Lurker

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Joined: Sep 21 2007

If you can provide more information about what doesn't sound right, we might be able to help.

Fret buzz sounds like this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dk4XwZ-cQtc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI4VZzxGFdk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpykFY4Kk40 <--His guitar is also out of tune.

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 04:18

thats what it sounded like at

redfiend00

Joined: Apr 18 2011

thats what it sounded like at first and it still kind of does but not as much.
it also feels like i have to press on some of the frets hard to get good sound but like i said i'm still a beginner and all i have to compare it to is a starter squier strat and a rockband squier controller.

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 04:36

Is it the thicker strings or

CpxAzn

Lurker

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Joined: Sep 21 2007

Is it the thicker strings or the thinner strings that are buzzing?
Usually the thicker strings won't matter as much once you learn and get use to palm muting, unless you are planning to play acoustic type songs.

When you press down on the string, make sure you are playing close to the metal of the fret, that way the string bends over the metal better.

Submitted on Fri, 04/29/2011 - 05:14