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possom - Posted - 02/06/2010:  18:11:19


i got a new blueridge br 140. plays and sounds great from the open postion. when i capo up to the 3rd fret to play in Bb or F or if i capo higher i start gettin buzz from the bass strings, looks like the rod needs to loosen to to allow the neck to bow a lil. would this be the correct way to fix this problem or would a better solution be a taller saddle? its barely touching so i figure it can be solved through truss rod adjustment but i get nervous when tightening and loosening them. which was would loosen this model guitar?

brokepick - Posted - 02/06/2010:  18:59:35


If the guitar is new, why not see if the dealer will do a setup on it for you. That's always a good idea on a new guitar.

Righty tighty, lefty loosy. Maybe 1/8 to 1/4 turn counterclockwise will make a noticeable difference, but first you should check the neck relief. If it is in specs, then you should look at the 12th fret string heights, and if necessary, shim up the saddle, or better yet, replace it.

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Look at these pages under the "Tech Stuff" menu header for some help:
"Is my guitar sick?"
"How do I fix my sick guitar?"


Edited by - brokepick on 02/06/2010 19:03:00



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