Fender Performer Strat HSS Buzz on the Low E String
I own a Fender Performer HSS Strat and I absolutely love it for what it is.
I just noticed today as I was playing the Minor pentatonic on the A root, I'm hearing this annoying buzz sound especially on the low E. It is so annoying, but when I go on the low E to the left or the right, the buzz kind of reduces, but still audible. The buzz is so evident that even without plugging in the amplifier, I can hear it. Is this something to worry about? Should I exchange the guitar for another one, given the fact that this is pretty new? Or is this something just some silly setting.
I got the action lowered when I bought it at the local shop. When I pluck the open E, there is no buzz. It happens only when I fret on the 5th Fret low E and it reduces as I go left or right! I can try adjusting the truss rod to see if it makes it better, but I do not have any equipment at home to do it by myself. So what could be the best course of action for me to get this fixed?
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Often a guitar set-up is done and the instrument is given back to the owner in a short period of time. This is understandable because the owner is anxious to play with the new set-up, but it is recommended for a new set-up to set for two or three days and then have the tech check and tweak the set-up, before returning the instrument to the owner. This process allows for a much more stable set-up. I recommend that guitar players learn to set-up their own instruments. There are books available that lead one, step by step through the process and explain the purpose for each step, allowing the owner to become more familiar with their instrument. A small investment in a few tools and a little knowledge and understanding can help to avoid problems in the future with your instrument and make your instrument much more enjoyable to play. Also, just to add to Tim's answer, turn the saddle screws down into the saddle to raise the saddle and the string higher.
Makes sense to take it back, since it appears quite new and it's already been tweaked. They can re-tweak it. It may well not be the truss rod that needs altering, but simply a height adjustment on whichever E string it could be...
You should have had a tiny Allen (hex) key with the guitar just for this purpose - screw the two small Allen screws (either side of the offending string) down half a turn, and that will probably do the trick. If not, screw some more.
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