Noise Mechanics Or How To Get Rid Of Noise In Electric Guitar

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  • In this video: How to get rid of mechanical noise in an electric guitar.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 319

  • @gabrielem.9690
    @gabrielem.9690 4 роки тому +42

    Max these videos are extremely useful, thank you so much! Btw could you do more Harley Benton reviews? Your reviews are the best

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  4 роки тому +2

      Sure thing! I have a few Bentons waiting for the next season of guitar reviews to begin!

    • @gabrielem.9690
      @gabrielem.9690 4 роки тому

      @@MaxSoloMusic hi max ik im late but could you review the sc custom or the cst-24? Thanks

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  4 роки тому

      @@gabrielem.9690 Hey. I'm not planning videos on that specific model in the near future. I had a brief look at two CST guitars on my secondary channel but it never turned into a review. Right now there several new and interesting HB models I'd love to cover asap

  • @wednesdayladies
    @wednesdayladies 4 роки тому +28

    Love your channel, Max! This was really helpful. It would be great to see a video where you talk about dealing with the other 10% of mechanical noise.

    • @Dani-El.
      @Dani-El. Рік тому +1

      You lick it better, like a cat mothering its offspring. Don't forget to purrr.

  • @vincelicas2422
    @vincelicas2422 3 роки тому +40

    the best video out of all the videos when I searched "String Dampener".

    • @hermespadilla
      @hermespadilla 2 роки тому

      Great video. Definitely using some of these tips on my electric violin!

  • @quitefranklybb
    @quitefranklybb 3 роки тому +17

    This is the most thorough video on string dampening. I've been playing guitar for about 15 years and I am just now getting around to doing this. Great video!

  • @cantarosinfonico
    @cantarosinfonico Рік тому +1

    This video deserves way more views!!!
    Btw, velcro and cable ties are awesome not just for dealing with mechanical noise, but also as mutes for unrequired strings while recording, or as string dampeners for bass guitars. 👌

  • @hypersmudge1
    @hypersmudge1 4 роки тому +7

    Really great channel, Max! You provide so many practical solutions for guitar problems, etc. Great, in depth reviews, too. Thanks a ton!

  • @treishtrei
    @treishtrei 3 роки тому +2

    Add foam in the pickup cavity. Fill it on all sides, no empty spots to remain. Big thickness boost in tone. Cuz less feedback. The pickup cavities act like smaller F holes.

  • @davidtobis3614
    @davidtobis3614 4 роки тому +4

    I would love to see a second part. Very useful stuff here.

  • @carlosfernandoramirezsanto4417
    @carlosfernandoramirezsanto4417 2 роки тому

    got here by accident, but was totally what I needed for my guitar. Thanks.

  • @DanielPestanaTranslations
    @DanielPestanaTranslations 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this Max. One of the best channels on UA-cam with extremely useful content.

  • @sarys73
    @sarys73 3 роки тому

    Can't wait to try this. I thought it was the Floyd springs so I dampened them. Helped a little, but only a little.

  • @JoshBrown18
    @JoshBrown18 2 роки тому

    stayed til the end, thanks dude

  • @Rexx_Wolf64
    @Rexx_Wolf64 Рік тому

    This is truly the most informative video on combating mechanical noise out there . Thank you!

  • @marcoantoniosalvi1890
    @marcoantoniosalvi1890 3 роки тому +2

    Good job Max! I usually use a big piece of "sponge" ( that one inside the EMG package) for the floyd Rose noise

  • @smk666
    @smk666 3 роки тому

    Dude, your content is a goldmine! I wonder why you have so few subscribers while much less informative channels go into millions. You surely deserve better!

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks smk666. Channels that go into millions are in the entertainment niche, not in gear reviews :) UA-cam naturally promotes those videos much more

  • @tunemeister99
    @tunemeister99 Рік тому

    Very informative!!! Those magic velcros sure do some miracles getting rid of those pesky mechanical noises. I do have fretwrap on my tale but will employ Velcro's too.

  • @doknox
    @doknox 2 роки тому

    The velcro thing is genius! Thnx

  • @digitalchris6681
    @digitalchris6681 4 роки тому +6

    Hmmm. An alternative point of view:
    Clapton used a trem Strat made hard tail with wood blocks but insisted on the springs being there in order to give the guitar a 'bit of twang'.
    Flamenco guitar players have always treasured the additional twang given by the strings between nut and tuners/pegs, and ensure that when changing strings, those bits of string string can resonate undisturbed.
    In previous decades, and with some current models, both acoustic and electric steel stringed guitars used a stoptail connected to the strap pin (ie a trapeze tailpiece) in order to maximise the length of freely vibrating string between the bridge and stoptail.

  • @DavidParedesJazz
    @DavidParedesJazz Рік тому

    By far the best video about noise, thanks!

  • @stevewoodyt
    @stevewoodyt Рік тому

    I have so much of this stuff laying around. Thanks!

  • @JSchellergJ
    @JSchellergJ 3 роки тому +1

    Man, awesome. I'll apply to my gear right now!

  • @CTBAB
    @CTBAB Рік тому

    Thanks for the great video! I just setup my new strat like this. I never would have thought you could hear the opposite side of the string trees but if I punched it pretty hard I definitely could. I might try weaving some parachute cord for a more finished look than velcro. Thanks again.

  • @michaelwilson4643
    @michaelwilson4643 2 роки тому

    hi buddy that was an awsome vidio, i learnt alot from you tonight , im now applying the same tech to my metal axe wraith , thank you , kind regards mike in the uk.

  • @jeffdowning4877
    @jeffdowning4877 3 роки тому +14

    I have a ton of experience setting up, intonating etc....guitars over the years, and oddly I never factored in the strings ringing out on the headstock as a source of noise. I suppose some would simply call it resonance, and even desirable at times, but not always. Thanks for that suggestion.

  • @FJB-NOW
    @FJB-NOW Рік тому

    Very helpful solution.

  • @Mr911Medic
    @Mr911Medic Рік тому +6

    You know what creates more noise? My sloppy playing.☹️

    • @madcarpkirb6238
      @madcarpkirb6238 4 місяці тому

      Hahaha, Same here man

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 Місяць тому

      @@madcarpkirb6238 Taken literally, @Mr9911Medic's sloppy playing creates noise on YOUR guitar (and possibly mine, as well). Always wondered where mine came from. 🙂

  • @villimagg
    @villimagg 3 роки тому

    Awesome content! Please never stop!

  • @narwhalhunter1
    @narwhalhunter1 Рік тому

    Excellent content. Thank you.

  •  2 роки тому

    THANK YOU SO SO SO MUCH. GREETINGS FROM COLOMBIA!

  • @willyravero5812
    @willyravero5812 4 роки тому

    theres genius tips.. simple but noice.. thanks sir

  • @ajbrito
    @ajbrito 4 роки тому

    Very helpful, thanks! I'm just about to do some work on 2 guitars with tremolos, i'll definitely add this on the to-do list

  • @jihamiya5755
    @jihamiya5755 3 роки тому +2

    7:22 random meshuggah intro

  • @A.J.99
    @A.J.99 4 роки тому +6

    Хорошие советы, реально рабочие и незатратные. Бывает, на гитарах ещё датчики вибрируют, появляется дребезг на длинных нотах, помогает проложить поролон по бокам датчика

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  4 роки тому +1

      O да. Датчики, пружины их поддерживающие, иногда даже анкер. Все что не закреплено - будет резонировать и вибрировать

  • @xiritvs
    @xiritvs 4 роки тому +3

    I shove drinking straws inside the springs. Works like a charm, but you need to find straws of proper diameter. For the strings behind the nut I've used rubber band like the one, which is used in the cloth, worked better than velcro, but looked uglier.

  • @ThermyX
    @ThermyX 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for really nice tips 👍

  • @rodolfoamaralguitar
    @rodolfoamaralguitar 4 роки тому +4

    Great man, I do this with Heat-Shrink Tubing

  • @charlesharper7292
    @charlesharper7292 6 місяців тому

    Thanks Max!

  • @fraspataro
    @fraspataro 2 роки тому

    nice video Max!

  • @tunelow
    @tunelow Рік тому

    nise velcro tip! thcs!

  • @HunterEste
    @HunterEste 5 місяців тому +2

    Dude....that rolled up paper in the springs made a massive difference! Thank you!

  • @hadeseye2297
    @hadeseye2297 2 роки тому

    Danelectro seems like a good candidate for horror films music inspiration and instrument at the same time.

  • @robertstan2349
    @robertstan2349 2 місяці тому +1

    i'd rather have my guitar sound like a guitar. never agreed with these types of measures for ordinary 'noise'

  • @olebrumme6356
    @olebrumme6356 Рік тому +2

    Manufacturers of expensive fret noise reducers are in shambles after this video! I've used velcro cable ties for years, and it simply works.

  • @tigerbalm666
    @tigerbalm666 2 роки тому

    I often use the trem srpings to pack a joint....another idea.

  • @taefer7437
    @taefer7437 3 роки тому

    Awesome videos man!

  • @kesubeats4683
    @kesubeats4683 2 роки тому +1

    **builds guitar out of velcro for ultimate dampening**

  • @docreynolds4697
    @docreynolds4697 Рік тому

    This was great! Thank you.

  • @DreidMusicalX
    @DreidMusicalX 4 роки тому +1

    Now how do I play Van Halens Runnin With the Devil and not having it sound dampened? Springs I can understand a bit. Oh well... You can also just take some Velcro with the soft fuzz part and stick it to the back of the plate cover where it barely touches the tremolo springs. Takes that noise away very fast and doesn't get in the way, causing the tremolo to not return to the center position. I figured that one out about 10 years ago. But you have to have the tremolo plate cover.

  • @Vagen_d
    @Vagen_d 2 роки тому

    The is fantastic. Thank you

  • @capellamusic
    @capellamusic 3 роки тому

    Great tips, thank you!

  • @shash-onemanband6140
    @shash-onemanband6140 3 роки тому +2

    I have used foam behind nut when I switched to 9 - 42 for lead from 10 - 46 strings. However, the foam wears out quickly. Velcro seems to be the next choice as you demonstrated. I will do that. Thanks for a good work.

  • @maazcreatesart
    @maazcreatesart Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @nandoelu
    @nandoelu 2 роки тому

    Great video!!!!

  • @dougsmith8430
    @dougsmith8430 Рік тому

    Thanks Max, really great tips!
    Have you any left and right hand muting techniques lessons? BTW, just subscribed.

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Doug. Lessons are not my topic unfortunately

    • @dougsmith8430
      @dougsmith8430 Рік тому

      @@MaxSoloMusic No problem… I understand. Glad I ran across you, look forward to your posts! 🎸

  • @MattandCamrynReact
    @MattandCamrynReact Рік тому

    Brilliant!

  • @MalikAmer87
    @MalikAmer87 3 роки тому

    Great video thanks 🙏

  • @HenryJonesVictor
    @HenryJonesVictor 3 роки тому +2

    Please make a part 2, would love to see you dampening the pickup springs lmao

  • @CatGPT_
    @CatGPT_ Рік тому

    bro that pickguard looks sick. where's it from?

  • @dfrasu
    @dfrasu 3 роки тому

    I have Velcro! Killer!

  • @MrStradia
    @MrStradia 4 роки тому

    Great practical advice! New subscriber!

  • @eggx-9463
    @eggx-9463 3 роки тому +1

    I wish that you could've compared at least one headless guitar. It stands to reason that there should be little to no mechanical noise with a 1 piece/non-floating bridge and no headstock... but there's no way to know without comparison

  • @HELLnnan
    @HELLnnan 3 роки тому

    nice video, dude. Thank you

  • @Amiga1200_Juicer
    @Amiga1200_Juicer 2 роки тому

    thanx max!

  • @skeres01
    @skeres01 Рік тому +1

    Great tips. Had some very nice pickups put into my Telecaster and installed a graphtech nut and the mechanical noise was significant. Used the velcro tip on the headstock and it's almost 100% gone. I can't hear anything except beautiful new pickups. Thanks again.

  • @raymarsh4620
    @raymarsh4620 2 роки тому

    Very good.

  • @oldguyjammin9732
    @oldguyjammin9732 4 роки тому +1

    I can see this being useful on metal type ‘chug’ guitars but not sure I’d notice so much on others. I’m curious enough to check it out though. Wow, that Danelectro did sound pretty bad.

  • @saucerset12
    @saucerset12 2 роки тому

    Hi. :) Loved the video.

  • @iuriatanasov
    @iuriatanasov 2 місяці тому

    Bravo!

  • @konstantin7869
    @konstantin7869 3 роки тому +1

    Looks like you are an experienced engineer, aren’t you ? What university did you graduate?

  • @albertricchezza160
    @albertricchezza160 3 роки тому

    very helpful!

  • @michaelreyes9997
    @michaelreyes9997 Рік тому

    But is it noticeable in real life situations when not trying to hear the difference?
    I suspect it’s less than a minimal difference

  • @DravenZord
    @DravenZord Рік тому +1

    Huge props to you for this. even though it is 3 years old. the Velcro trick has so many usages and solves so many noise issues on the guitar. also, if some people, like me, thinks that the Black velcro takes away from the look of the guitar, if you get velcro with the adhesive back, you can just put some colored tape on the front facing side of the velcro. for my guitars with gold or Chrome hardware. I just use some gold/chrome metallic tape and bam...looks more aesthetically pleasing.

  • @jimihendrix1575
    @jimihendrix1575 3 роки тому

    But you NEED those strings to ring between the nut and the tuner pegs if you're gonna do an accurate cover of 'Runnin' with the devil'. Sound appears at approximately 17-18 seconds into the song. RIP Eddie.

  • @the92project
    @the92project 2 роки тому

    this is great, i tried these tips and it completely 100% eliminated the noise, but how can this be eliminated in the guitar itself without using gadgets? I have a brand new guitar with locking tuners and a tunomatic bridge (gibson les paul style) with this issue and its so annoying. Im about to take it to a tech

  • @IconOfSin
    @IconOfSin 21 день тому

    Velcro... but what am I supposed to do with all the socks I have stuffed into my guitars?

  • @EdwVee
    @EdwVee 4 роки тому +1

    But this way guitar looses a lot of charm in sound and becomes uglier.

  • @JPNYC4
    @JPNYC4 Рік тому

    I got a guitar set up and a new bone nut installed on my strat. I’m getting ringing/overtones when I play single notes. Even short guitar notes trigger string feedback noise from the other unused strings and even the string being played. Happens when I play 3 or 2 string chords on GBE strings as well. I get feedback from the EAD strings. Wasn’t like this before I had the this job done. The action is very low near the first few frets by the nut. I’ve also noticed the action is not even through out neck. Gets higher going down the guitar. I’m taking it back to the shop next week. I’m regretting getting this bone nut swapped if that’s the issue. Or was it a bad set up or is this sympathetic resonance im dealing with now? Wasn’t happening before I took the guitar in. Nice video.

  • @Sullaban
    @Sullaban Рік тому

    I was having noise issues. And it turned out that I needed a new cable. After I went to a music store, NOT THAT AMAZON CRAP I purchased a PAUL REED SMITH CABLE and all of my amplifiers seem to be wonderful. Good luck to all.

  • @berkehan7198
    @berkehan7198 2 роки тому

    thanks bro

  • @DelThompson
    @DelThompson Рік тому +1

    Hi Max, your video was excellent! To the point and many practical examples on how to stop unwanted noise.

  •  Рік тому

    And what about the toggle switch noise transmitted to the pickup? On all my Jackson/Ibanez/Schecter, when I want to quickly change to neck pickup, I hear the toggle (mechanical noise) through the amp.... So each time I use the volume pedal... Not the quickest way.

  • @megasuperlexa2
    @megasuperlexa2 Рік тому

    but what happens to sustain?

  • @adebagus-stratylover6831
    @adebagus-stratylover6831 4 роки тому +2

    Hello!! Thanks alot for the tips 👍😊

  • @TheVirakahScale
    @TheVirakahScale Рік тому

    I actually pushed cut-offs from an old Ethernet cable into my springs. Now they are dead silent. Rubber tubes will absorb nearly all audible vibration if it's the right fit/hardness! The softer, the better. :)

  • @gagepuffinbarger6939
    @gagepuffinbarger6939 2 роки тому

    I ordered a silencer noise gate from sweetwater. Hasn't arrived yet, hope it works out

  • @ubw8754
    @ubw8754 4 роки тому +1

    If you need an effects review, find Andy. If you need a guitar-science-or-whatever-it-is-called, find this guy. You once enlightened me with your guitar synth effects(GR 55//SY 300) review, now you enlightened me again. Thank you!

  • @perempti
    @perempti 4 роки тому

    Очень полезная информация, спасибо, Макс. Гибсон и теле теперь зазвучат чище)
    Можно ли ждать обзор на revstar? Следующая гитара мечты)

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  4 роки тому +1

      Супер! Revstar у меня на тест-драйве пока, но есть вероятность что и на него будет что-то

    • @perempti
      @perempti 4 роки тому

      @@MaxSoloMusic просто прекрасное совпадение, что именно в этой конфигурации, спасибо, буду ждать!

  • @cagedaf8806
    @cagedaf8806 3 роки тому

    Now that we got the noise under control , lets do something about that t-shirt . Nobody? Really ? Great vid

  • @marshallstack8570
    @marshallstack8570 Рік тому +1

    Easy pickings 🤠🎶

  • @coolmacatrain9434
    @coolmacatrain9434 2 роки тому

    The older I get, the more I realize that I know f**k all! .... great video, Max.

  • @twincamspit
    @twincamspit 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the advice, very helpful :)
    Any way to reduce the 'hum' noise when running on mains electricity, apart from an expensive UPS device?

  • @zorlacrogue9032
    @zorlacrogue9032 2 роки тому

    Dude This is the first time I've watched your video excellent especially the tremolas way overlooked stuff man but I'm OCD about that 🤘🤘🤘

  • @rfuza
    @rfuza 3 роки тому

    Nice video but...as a luthier I have to say...Unless you're playing high gain tight metal for example, don't do this. This vibrations will be overtones when you play...and they brings character to the tone.

  • @gavrilopricip11
    @gavrilopricip11 10 днів тому

    this should have been titled: "Make your guitar sound the opposite of a Jazzmaster/jaguar"

  • @JKnight89
    @JKnight89 3 роки тому

    Was doing research on my Ibanez RX40 to try and fix it, first guitar and it doesn't seam to work, mean time, I can remember the paper and Velcro tricks when i get it working. Thanks!

  • @Tatted-ne7tu
    @Tatted-ne7tu Рік тому

    Bro, I’m not sure why I’ve just accepted the little noises even though I knew what they were. Your video motivated me to soundproof my Charvel Danhage.

  • @AntoineMikhtarian
    @AntoineMikhtarian 4 роки тому +1

    Max ! This video came right on point :D I used to dampen the spring noise with fabric underneath the back plate, but my Strandberg Prog 7 doesn't have a back plate ! I guess I'll go on Velcro Rampage Mode ;) Thank you very much for your very useful and in depth videos

  • @marcel.monashee
    @marcel.monashee 2 роки тому

    03:02 That sounds like a horror movie😅

  • @irf888
    @irf888 3 роки тому

    Hi. Very informative. Thanks. Why with the exception of the Floyd or Ibanez tremolo systems, do you only use 2 springs, eg the Strat? Regards.

    • @MaxSoloMusic
      @MaxSoloMusic  3 роки тому

      Thanks. 2 springs are enough to balance a 9-42 or a 9-46 set of strings. 3 springs make the tremolo less responsive

  • @Sluxslol
    @Sluxslol 7 місяців тому

    Shoelaces woven into the strings would work nicely and could be bought in colors which compliment the guitar. no raggedy Velcro needed.