New Dot Studio owner

[Coachwill101]

Thanks for allowing me into the group. I recently bought a dark cherry Dot Studio used and I've been wanting it for a long time. It sounds wonderful....except: bottom E 5th fret causing a buzz. Any suggestions for a quick home remedy before I run it over to the shop?

 

[Darkness]

Welcome! It might be acclimating to your house, a few guitars I've brought home did that for a few days. If not maybe turn the truss rod an eighth to add some relief, give it a day and check, repeat if necessary.

Now quick, add pics before we harass you for pics

 

[Paruwi]

Hi @Coachwill101
Welcome here @ €piTalk

 

[Coachwill101]

Here you go.

 

[Darkness]

ooooo I haven't seen that color before... and looks satin too.

 

[soulman969]

Yup, welcome to our little slice of guitar heaven.

As Darkness pointed out the fret buzz issue could be little more than an indication of the neck needing a bit more relief. Or, the bridge on the low E side may simply need to be raised a small amount. Or both. Such is the mechanics of a setup.

Give the truss rod a small turn counterclockwise, tune back to pitch, then check it again after a few hours, or longer and see where you're at with it then. If the neck relief seems proper the next step would be to raise the low E side of the bridge a small amount.

It pays to learn all of the tricks and ticks of doing your own setups but if you feel you're not quite there yet having a pro do it for you and maybe even allow you to watch while he takes you through it is never a waste of time or money IMHO. It only adds to your enjoyment off the guitar.

 

[Paruwi]

ooooo I haven't seen that color before... and looks satin too.

IIRC it's the only €pi with a painted (black) binding

http://grin.bplaced.net/EpiWiki2/index/Dot.html#Dot_Studio

 

[grinwer]

IIRC it's the only €pi with a painted (black) binding

http://grin.bplaced.net/EpiWiki2/index/Dot.html#Dot_Studio

black binding also - http://grin.bplaced.net/EpiWiki2/index/Les_Paul_Classic.html#Les_Paul_Classic_T

 

[Paruwi]

black binding also - http://grin.bplaced.net/EpiWiki2/index/Les_Paul_Classic.html#Les_Paul_Classic_T

yes, just not painted