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Location: Brighty in Blighty | Hi,
when I change the strings on my 06C I there is a smallish crack noise when I loosen or tension the strings. It sounds it coming from the neck/body joint. All looks OK on the top and from inside but should I worry/do something about it.
It's done it since I've had it and doesn't seem to be getting worse (as far as I can tell). |
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| You're sure it's not coming from the nut? If so, a little graphite (pencil lead) in the nut slots will let the strings glide w/o catching. If the sound really is from the neck/body joint I'd worry. |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | I'm pretty sure it's not from the nut. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | It's either your knuckles or the nut |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I'm with Serge and Jim.
If the 'crack/pop' is consistent, place one end of a wooden dowel against you ear and the other end on different parts on the guitar and duplicate the action. You should be able to locate the 'offender'.
Good luck... |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Does it happen when tuning?
Does it happen to particular strings?
Did you try the graphite? |
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Location: Brighty in Blighty | I'm pretty sure it's the neck/body join |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have been alarmed and then let it go - the LX necks are very light and I have heard sounds from either the dual truss rods or the bolt on joint.
Not a problem but noticeable. |
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Cracking noise when tightening/loosening strings!
