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cmaggos25

Boden 6 Prog Fret Buzz after 1st restring

Hi All,

I got my Boden 6 Prog in January and it has been the best guitar I have ever owned. The factory setup was perfect, and I love everything about it. Sunday I tried changing the strings on my own, got everything done, and now I have horrible fret buzz? I took it to my local shop as well and the tech who has worked on all my guitars in the past adjusted the truss rod slightly and checked the string height and said everything was perfect but unfortunately it just does not feel the way it used to feel before changing the strings (and this has me very sad). I am thinking it could be something to do with the zero frett or nut because I have seen that mentioned previously, but wanted to make my own post to see if anyone has had any similar issues.

PS I also restrung with NYXL 10-46 which is what Sweetwater has listesd as what it came with, as well as Strandbergs site

Posted May 2, 2023, 2:16 AM UTC

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jmdacruz•

It could be a high fret, I had a similar issue in the past with an NX prog 6 and had to get an exchange from Sweetwater (new guitar is perfect). You can check for high frets with a fret rocker. Also, changing strings could change tension a little bit and mess with your tremolo/action/intonation. Check to see if the neck is straight and check your action as well, there’s some good videos online by Ola himself.

About the strings: I also use the NYXLs, which are recommended in the Strandberg site, but keep in mind that the factory strings might be different (I think they use the GHS ones) so tension could be slightly different.

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Scrantsgulp•

Nobody has asked about perhaps the simplest and most likely cause.

Did you change string gauges? This will impact your setup, especially with a trem.

Look up the maintenance guide and follow the steps to properly adjust your truss rod, trem, and intonation. Whatever the issue is, it will be solved by a setup.

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cmaggos25OP•

I ordered NYXL 10-46 as that is what the website stated they came with, and I did one string at a time during the change so it shouldn’t have impacted the setup much. I ended up taking it in for a setup but still don’t feel it is fully resolved.

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cleanyourfretboard•

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Kerodan_Alduin•

Just a few points which come to my mind:

  • Are the strings sitting on those little silver screw-able saddles?
  • The trem has two notches. When all the strings are removed together, it may settle on the wrong one. That would, however, lead to significantly altered string height.
  • Maybe you could describe the problem in more detail, such as do the strings buzz when played open or fretted? Maybe snap some detailed pictures of nut and saddles.
  • You could also mail Strandberg directly, they are often helpful.
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cmaggos25OP•

Hi thank you for the reply.

The strings are sitting on the saddles, I did not adjust them when changing strings and they did not turn.

I restrung one string at a time. But could you elaborate on this? I’m not sure what you mean by the notches.

The buzz comes specifically on the middle frets on the lower/thicker strings. Very noticeable frets 8-14. It’s specifically annoying because when I’m sliding from fret to fret I can hear the buzz during the slide.

Planning on taking it to the shop again today before emailing strandberg. I’ve tried watching a few of their videos and making slight adjustments but I’ve never done my own work so w little hesitant to experiment with my first really expensive guitar.

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cmaggos25OP•

Hi thank you for the reply.

The strings are sitting on the saddles, I did not adjust them when changing strings and they did not turn.

I restrung one string at a time. But could you elaborate on this? I’m not sure what you mean by the notches.

The buzz comes specifically on the middle frets on the lower/thicker strings. Very noticeable frets 8-14. It’s specifically annoying because when I’m sliding from fret to fret I can hear the buzz during the slide.

Planning on taking it to the shop again today before emailing strandberg. I’ve tried watching a few of their videos and making slight adjustments but I’ve never done my own work so w little hesitant to experiment with my first really expensive guitar.

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Kerodan_Alduin•

Here is the video link for the tremolo setup. Worth a watch in any case if you own a tremolo equipped Strandberg.

Ola explains the issue with the notch better than I possibly could. In short, the trem rests against the two posts that have notches for two distinct positions, which differ in the length of the lever. Depending on the setting, the tremolo will feel softer or harder. They differ in height, so if you were to keep the string action the same, you would have to adjust the height of the posts. When the strings aren’t pulling on the trem, the springs may pull it to the other notch, thereby messing up your string action. All that was just a thought, because it happened to me.

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EvenPass5380•

I would just raise the saddle screw up a 1/2 turn

Just curious what your string height is measuring at?

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cmaggos25OP•

Took it into my local place and my low E was at 3 and the tech said the standard is typically 4? I’m not really sure what all the metrics etc are because I’ve never used one of the tools he uses.

They also said the buzzing is normal and since it’s not coming through the amp it’s nothing to worry about but it’s still driving me nuts. I tried doing half turns this morning and unfortunately it didn’t make a difference. I think it has something to do with the zero fret or but potentially.

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digitaldevilpod•

4mm? that’s insane even 3mm is pretty extreme in most cases. even on my baritone 7 strings i never have to go above 2.5.

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cmaggos25OP•

There’s no way it’s mm then because the action is setup low, I play a lot of prog metal type stuff so I’ve always played low action. I’ve just always had the guy at the shop do everything and I’ve never questioned it until now since I got my dream guitar

I think what happened is Sweetwater did some sort of string change and I had 9s before and now I’m at 10s. Also haven’t played new strings in a while and forgot how slinky they can feel the first week.

After adjusting everything a few times this week I got it down to minimal buzz and with nothing coming through the amp I’ll take the low action over no buzz.

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Co_Void•

You know what? What may have happened is they had 9s on it, and when you put on 10s, the increase in string diameter is causing buzz. I seem to have the most trouble with G and D. I recommend you restore it to its previously perfect state with 9s.

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