k0k0peli
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My Oscar Schmidt OU28T 8-string tenor has a noticable sitar-like buzz on the lower 2 courses open and on all courses when fretted and picked hard even detuned a whole step. It was worse at standard pitch. I notice that the saddle is slightly compensated but has no real string slots. Possible solutions to reduce the sizzle that occur to me include:
* File shallow slots in the saddle
* A thin shim under the saddle to raise action slightly
* Look for a slotted bone saddle (currently smooth NuBone plastic)
IIRC some such buzzing is caused by too-wide slots in either nut or saddle. A simple solution there might be to lay a thin strip of plumber's joint-seal teflon tape across the surface to cushion the strings, but since 1) there are no slots and b) buzzing appears when fretting, that won't work in this case. Any suggestions? Thanks!
* File shallow slots in the saddle
* A thin shim under the saddle to raise action slightly
* Look for a slotted bone saddle (currently smooth NuBone plastic)
IIRC some such buzzing is caused by too-wide slots in either nut or saddle. A simple solution there might be to lay a thin strip of plumber's joint-seal teflon tape across the surface to cushion the strings, but since 1) there are no slots and b) buzzing appears when fretting, that won't work in this case. Any suggestions? Thanks!