Paladin2019
Well-known member
Has anyone else experienced a buzzing problem with the stock Love Rock tune-o-matics?
Here's my story:
When I sent the love rock for a setup, there was a noticeable buzz from the bridge area. I thought it might have been due to the teeny tiny string slots in the bridge saddles, but even when the tech filed them to a more appropriate size the buzz was still there.
Tonight I solved it. When changing the strings I noticed that the saddle screws were held in place by small washers at the top of the bridge, which were fitted loosely and were vibrating whenever a string was plucked.
Here's how to fix it:
Identify the buzzing washers, slack off the appropriate strings and pop them to the side of the saddle. Unscrew the saddle so it sits at the bottom of the bridge. The washer is a U shape, so put the 'gap' behind the screw and lever it out with a small screwdriver (the washers are magnetic, so won't get lost too easily). Now, using a pair of pliers, bend the washer so it goes from this:
_ _
(looking straight at the gap in the U shape)
to this:
/ \
(obviously not that steep an angle, though - just enough to have a tight fit on the screw when it goes back on. Be careful not to snap it!).
Stick the washer back on the screw - you may need to push it on with a screwdriver if it's a tight fit. Pop the string back in, re-tune and re-set the intonation. If the washer is tight enough, no more buzz!
Of course, if the things were fitted with retaining wire jobs it's be a lot easier :roll:
Here's my story:
When I sent the love rock for a setup, there was a noticeable buzz from the bridge area. I thought it might have been due to the teeny tiny string slots in the bridge saddles, but even when the tech filed them to a more appropriate size the buzz was still there.
Tonight I solved it. When changing the strings I noticed that the saddle screws were held in place by small washers at the top of the bridge, which were fitted loosely and were vibrating whenever a string was plucked.
Here's how to fix it:
Identify the buzzing washers, slack off the appropriate strings and pop them to the side of the saddle. Unscrew the saddle so it sits at the bottom of the bridge. The washer is a U shape, so put the 'gap' behind the screw and lever it out with a small screwdriver (the washers are magnetic, so won't get lost too easily). Now, using a pair of pliers, bend the washer so it goes from this:
_ _
(looking straight at the gap in the U shape)
to this:
/ \
(obviously not that steep an angle, though - just enough to have a tight fit on the screw when it goes back on. Be careful not to snap it!).
Stick the washer back on the screw - you may need to push it on with a screwdriver if it's a tight fit. Pop the string back in, re-tune and re-set the intonation. If the washer is tight enough, no more buzz!
Of course, if the things were fitted with retaining wire jobs it's be a lot easier :roll:
