Rickenbacker 335 angle of strings?

[kieran campbell]

Hey I've been noticing the angle of the stings before the bridge on my 335 is quite high (or low depending how to look at it). I was wondering if this is the cause of a slight buzz Im getting through the guitar ? if so how is this fixable seeing as how my action is quite high already to dampen the buzz a little I dont think rising it more will help.

thanks

[beatlefreak]

Kieran, always start with simpler things, and eliminate them as a source of the buzz. Many times, buzzing is caused by a loose intonation screw or saddle. Because of the tight tolerances RIC bridge saddles are machined to, the saddles stick when they are moved forward during setting intonation. This causes the screw to many times back out of it's seated position, unless 'helped' forward. It's always best to start setting intonation by having all the saddles too far forward (so the octave note is sharp compared to the open note). Then set the intonation for the string by tightening the screw, thus keeping the screw seated and both saddle and screw tight (so they won't buzz).

To help the saddle forward, move the string off the saddle to the side. Loosen the intonation screw, pushing on it slightly to keep it seated, and use a finger of your free hand to push the saddle forward at the same time.

Also, since RIC uses a four point bridge height system, the bridge height adjustment screws can sometimes loosen and cause a buzz. I use a small drop of low strength thread locking compound on each screw to keep it from loosening. Loosen one screw so the threads that are normally going through the bridge base are exposed. Use a toothpick to put a small amount of compound on the threads - A little goes a long way. Snug the screw back into place, then repeat the process for the other three screws.

These steps will eliminate the bridge as being the source of the buzz. If it's still there after this, you can look elsewhere for the problem.

[kieran campbell]

thanks

[beatlefreak]

Keep us posted on how you make out with it.

[kieran campbell]

thanks alot I moved the saddle forward now its totaly fine. thanks a million

[beatlefreak]

Good to hear, Kieran!