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The heavier gauge strings have higher tension producing more relief, which is what Werner needed to correct the fret buzz problem.

Hey Werner,

I recently joined Team Jetglo too for the Peter Buck reason.

Lynda

egosheep wrote:Weird that going to a bigger string made the problem go away. Seems like the opposite would have worked.

Have you thought about either a refret, or maybe one of those Plek'd machines?

It's all in the adjustement we made:
Adjusting counterclockwise will mean the neck will bent a little.
Thicker strings give more tension thus bending the neck just a little more.

Refretting perfect frets makes no sense at all to me as none of the frets are sticking out in any way.
Plus that would mean at least 200 EUR, and just end with the same effect as the frets were not faulty to begin with.

What's a Plek'd machine?

jps wrote:The heavier gauge strings have higher tension producing more relief, which is what Werner needed to correct the fret buzz problem.

Woops, I didn't even see those other two posts yet... did I ever say your current avatar is absolutely creepy?

lyric_girl wrote:Hey Werner,

I recently joined Team Jetglo too for the Peter Buck reason.

Lynda

Hi Lynda! Cool, Jetglos rule Is it a 360? (If we're like copying P.L.B. it must be of course )

Wildberry wrote: What's a Plek'd machine?

It's a machine that uses a computer/formula to determine the optimum bow of the neck, and it automatically dresses every fret, files the nut, etc, for whatever type of strings you use. No experience with it, but your problem reminded me of it.

Actually, Werner, it's called a "Plek", comes from Germany, and is an automated fret levelling device.

I've seen it demonstrated, and basically it does what a skilled luthier can do, in roughly the same amount of time (sometimes more time), with a semi-skilled "technician" doing the setups and takedowns.

It costs $55K+. I'm underwhelmed.

egosheep wrote:

Wildberry wrote:What's a Plek'd machine?

It's a machine that uses a computer/formula to determine the optimum bow of the neck, and it automatically dresses every fret, files the nut, etc, for whatever type of strings you use. No experience with it, but your problem reminded me of it.

Ah, okay - I do know those machines. The one closest-by that I know off is in Nashville, whereas I'm in Europe...

jingle_jangle wrote:Actually, Werner, it's called a "Plek", comes from Germany, and is an automated fret levelling device.

I've seen it demonstrated, and basically it does what a skilled luthier can do, in roughly the same amount of time (sometimes more time), with a semi-skilled "technician" doing the setups and takedowns.

It costs $55K+. I'm underwhelmed.

55k?

That's the price I was quoted back in '08...maybe more now?

jingle_jangle wrote:That's the price I was quoted back in '08...maybe more now?

I did some math and must say it doesn't really add a lot of cost to manufacturing guitars!

Who's a manufacturer?

jingle_jangle wrote:Who's a manufacturer?

I don't know, could be anybody, maybe even you?

Wildberry wrote:
Hi Lynda! Cool, Jetglos rule Is it a 360? (If we're like copying P.L.B. it must be of course )

Of course it's a 360 and it is such a joy to play!

lyric_girl wrote:Of course it's a 360 and it is such a joy to play!

Well, might not be "of course" - Peter's got several Ricks, could be you liked one of the other models more.

I like the .011 TIs on the 360 - I'll keep the 340 on .010 TIs, though.
Even if the difference is small, the .011 and my fingers get along much better