The d string on my cv duo has broken 3 times this week. I use elixir nanoweb .009s, and it breaks at the bridge. What do?
Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:29 pm
by George
First thing to try is adjusting intonation. In case you don't know how:
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While you're there check there are no sharp bits of metal at the point where they keep breaking.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:14 am
by cur
does it break at the string through hole or the saddle?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:27 am
by drew199321
Saddle
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:22 pm
by Dave
9's on 22" scale? Blimey! They must be like elastic bands!
As said - check for sharp bits, use some lube and/or pencil graphite to smooth the string over all contact points.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:23 pm
by George
Have you checked intonation yet?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 4:11 pm
by cur
Dave wrote:9's on 22" scale? Blimey! They must be like elastic bands!
As said - check for sharp bits, use some lube and/or pencil graphite to smooth the string over all contact points.
It should be a 24" conversion neck on that guitar.
Maybe take the saddle off and feel for sharp spots use some 800 grit to lightly sand the groove. Maybe switch barrels around.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:27 pm
by drew199321
I have checked intonation and it is properly intonated. as for the saddle itself I checked it with a jeweler's magnifier and i can't seem to find anything.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:37 pm
by Viljami
Could it be the strings? Are they of the same batch?
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:57 pm
by cur
colabonham wrote:Could it be the strings? Are they of the same batch?
I has two packs of Earnie Ball strings where the ball popped off of the hight e string after a day of me changing them. Shot off like a bb gun too.
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 5:57 pm
by Doog
Time to go MAN GAUGE
Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2011 6:16 pm
by Pens
How can anyone play anything lower than 11s on a shortscale blows my mind. Fuck, I can't even play 10s on a strat scale anymore cuz I fret too hard and make the plain steels go sharp.
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:40 am
by cur
I have no idea why this is happening. Try some Dr. strings.
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:40 am
by robroe
ENTER MANLAND
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 6:40 am
by robroe
everything i play goes sharp now.
i need to find some 14's
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 7:31 am
by porterhaus
Could it be touching the saddle height adjustment screw when you are playing? If so, a heavier gauge string might stay in place better.
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:19 am
by gator789
dude this totally happened on one of my mustangs with a tunomatic at the b string.......my guitar guy took some very fine sand paper and went through the saddle with it.....broke three strings and never another....... i would do the same to any edge that will break the string.......it doesnt hurt and if there is something there like a rough edge that you cant see then you will take care of it by sanding lightly...
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 10:23 am
by gator789
oh and i use 10s so i bet its a sharp edge...really check where your strings broke and you will find the problem area....
Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2011 1:40 pm
by cur
gator789 wrote:dude this totally happened on one of my mustangs with a tunomatic at the b string.......
