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BrentDomann
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I just noticed an odd fret buzz on my Stratocaster. It only occurs between the 12th and 15th or 16th frets on my high E string. No other spot produced an unexpected buzz while playing. And it's not the buzz that bothers me--it's the possible problem that may be the cause of the buzz.
I checked the curvature of the neck by depressing the strings on the 1st and 21st frets, and had a nice comfortable space at the 8th fret. However, when depressing the 12th and 21st frets on the high E string, my string is laying flat across the frets. This does not seem to be a problem on any other string (and, as evidence against warping, it doesn't seem to progress as I move toward the higher strings--it just 'happens' on the high E).
Here are a couple of primers that may answer questions that I expect repliers may have: This is the first time I have noticed the problem, but it's possible that it was pre-existent. I don't see any visible evidence of warping, and the frets seem particularly well-dressed (especially for a Classic Series guitar). I am the original owner of the guitar, which was purchased new in 1998. Two years ago I purchased a Fender hardshell case for it to replace the gigbag. The guitar has been kept in conditions of relatively stable temperature and humidity for the entire duration of my ownership.
First question: I know that at least for Fender basses, the curvature of the neck is not usually visibly pronounced until one gets to the 5th fret area or lower. Thus it seems the higher fret area of the neck is more level. So although the scale length is much shorter on a Stratocaster, if I'm not mistaken it is possible that the upper area of the neck is supposed to be flat. If this is the case, then my worries seem a bit unwarranted. If this is not the case, what may my remedy be?
I checked the curvature of the neck by depressing the strings on the 1st and 21st frets, and had a nice comfortable space at the 8th fret. However, when depressing the 12th and 21st frets on the high E string, my string is laying flat across the frets. This does not seem to be a problem on any other string (and, as evidence against warping, it doesn't seem to progress as I move toward the higher strings--it just 'happens' on the high E).
Here are a couple of primers that may answer questions that I expect repliers may have: This is the first time I have noticed the problem, but it's possible that it was pre-existent. I don't see any visible evidence of warping, and the frets seem particularly well-dressed (especially for a Classic Series guitar). I am the original owner of the guitar, which was purchased new in 1998. Two years ago I purchased a Fender hardshell case for it to replace the gigbag. The guitar has been kept in conditions of relatively stable temperature and humidity for the entire duration of my ownership.
First question: I know that at least for Fender basses, the curvature of the neck is not usually visibly pronounced until one gets to the 5th fret area or lower. Thus it seems the higher fret area of the neck is more level. So although the scale length is much shorter on a Stratocaster, if I'm not mistaken it is possible that the upper area of the neck is supposed to be flat. If this is the case, then my worries seem a bit unwarranted. If this is not the case, what may my remedy be?
