[AEngland77]

Ok, for some reason, the third string on my Electric Epiphone Les Paul (the G string) has this really nasty twangy sound whether i fret it or not.. I'm not sure why but I believe that the action is part of the problem.. but none of the other strings have this issue. I do tend to bend this string alot especially when doing pentatonics and blues.. etc.. Is it time for new strings just after a year?? does the guitar need a new setup? please help


Thank you
Aubrey England

[MCH]

First thing would be to try another string. Strings should be changed more frequently, a year is a long time if you play some what regular. If it still is the only string that buzzes it is most likely the slot in the nut is the problem. Some filing and fitting will be required.
this is my guess

[eXperiment63]

A year is a very very long time to wait to change strings. Most people tend to change them between every 2 to 4 weeks. I usually go 2-3 months at the max with mine.

[starsailor]

+1 on the year if you've been playing on a regular basis those strings will be pretty tired by now, it's a question of a troubleshoot, so change the strings, that will eliminate them as the culprit, hopefully it is them, if it isn't they're out of the picture and you can check the nut and the set up.

All the Best

Chris

[Ben_Sir_Amos]

Changing the strings would be an excellent way to start.

When you put a new set on, you need to stretch them a bit until they settle down. At first the new strings might sound like they rattle a lot: don't worry - you won't notice it so much when playing through an amp and the effect will go away quite soon. But this means that you should not try to diagnose any problems as soon as you have changed your strings.

Play loud - it might not make the problem go away, but it is more fun.

[allthumbs]

New strings!!!!!

[AEngland77]

thanks for the quick reply guys,.... sounds like i need new strings... lol ill replace em here in the next week or so...ill try to give a feed back report on how it went

thanks again

[AEngland77]

howdy hey. Just bought some Eddie ball slinkys. They sound great compared to my old junk stock strings.. but the problem seems to still remain...maybe ill wait awhile. Ive got lessons tomorrow, maybe they can "set up" my guitar..

[AEngland77]

My teacher recommended that i get a new String bridge saddle for my Les Paul- its a mechanical thing. One of the little screws isnt in the correct spot...i think it calls for a new one ..any suggestions?

[clefless]

A saddle set with screws is going to cost about 20$ and takes about an hour to replace start to finish your first time. If you don't know how to set your intonation, you'll want to get it done by a shop. If it is a problem with the bridge mount hole, you'll might need a new bridge as well. A new bridge with mounts runs 30-50$ depending on the quality.
If it were me, I'd get a second opinion at a shop before ordering parts.

On the upside, if you ever wanted to put on a Bigsby, now is the time to do it. Get the roller saddles, bridge and the Bigsby as a set for less than buying them separate. (Don't take major mods lightly though, soemtimes there is no going back.)

[AEngland77]

Ewww.. okay then, thanks for the info mate- i really needed that Ill figure it out somehow. thanks everyone for the help. Ill just play loud for now so i dont notice it.. new guitar huntin' time...