Fender Starcaster

Jun 12, 2009
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strings touching neck
by: northern pointer

If the strings are touching the neck, you need to raise them at the bridge. There are some screws that adjust the "saddle" of each string. By turning the screws in one direction, the string lowers...do it the other direction and it raises. Once you've raised the strings so they don't rub or buzz against the neck, you'll need to adjust the intonation. This is done by turning the horizontal screws on the ends of the saddles. To do so, play the string open, and then play it again at the twelfth fret. If the two sounds are slightly different (other than being an octave apart), the length of the string will need to be adjusted. Adjust it by turning the horizontal screw either in or out, depending on whether you need to raise the intonation of the sound, or lower it. It's easier and more accurate if you have an electric tuner instead of just your ear.

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