i just radiused the board and the rattle went away. maybe just some glue or something that got planed/sanded away. either way, no more rattle.
thanks for the tip anyway, pat.
sorry for wasting forum space with nonsense.
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | rattling fretboard? |
i just finished binding a fretboard and now when i tap on it, it rattles. anyone else experience this? the binding joints all look tight and ive cleaned the slots out. no frets obviously. any help? thanks in advance. |
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| Author: | Pat Foster [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Most likely the truss rod, if you're using one. Try tightening it just a touch and see if that changes anything. Pat |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
i just radiused the board and the rattle went away. maybe just some glue or something that got planed/sanded away. either way, no more rattle. thanks for the tip anyway, pat. sorry for wasting forum space with nonsense. |
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| Author: | JohnAbercrombie [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Heath Blair wrote: sorry for wasting forum space with nonsense. 'Things that go bump in the night....and then go away' It's happened to everybody- no worries. Cheers John |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
what in the world?! its totally back. i must be going crazy. |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
just to be clear, this is an unfretted board that is NOT attached to the neck. |
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| Author: | John How [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Maybe it's cracked somewhere? |
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| Author: | MRS [ Fri Apr 23, 2010 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
I was just going to suggest what John suggested. So I'll suggest loose inlay maybe. But i still think john got it right....Mike |
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| Author: | Bobc [ Sat Apr 24, 2010 5:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Heath wet it with some naptha or alcohol. That should make a crack stand out. Don't forget the edges. |
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| Author: | Eric Reid [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 12:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
If it's the truss rod, there's a silicone you can inject that's an instant cure. It has no effect on the function of the rod, just stops the rattle. |
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| Author: | Kim [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 1:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
It's not snake wood by any chance is it?? Sorry  Cheers Kim |
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| Author: | Kim [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
That was not very helpful  If you hold it at the sweet spot up next to your ear and tap it and you get no real sustain and more of a rattle, I recon it's a safe bet to be a crack. If it hisses at ya, drop it and run away quick. |
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| Author: | Alexandru Marian [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Kim, this should make it to the luthiery jokes collection  Sorry Heath 
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| Author: | MRS [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 4:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Eric Reid wrote: If it's the truss rod, there's a silicone you can inject that's an instant cure. It has no effect on the function of the rod, just stops the rattle. Well the fingerboard is not attached to the neck yet but silicone is recommended prior to installing the truss rod. A small bead at the bottom of the slot before installing the truss rod. I recommend 100% silicone which doesn't harden like silicone caulk. |
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| Author: | Heath Blair [ Sun Apr 25, 2010 10:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: rattling fretboard? |
Kim wrote: It's not snake wood by any chance is it?? Cheers Kim ha! thats pretty funny. no, its not snakewood. it is mad rose though, and that can get crack happy i suppose. i havent had a chance to fiddle around with it anymore, but it rings long and loud when i tap it. im thinking theres just got to be something hung up in one of the fret slots. ill wet it down with some mineral spirits when i get a chance. see what i can see. ill probably dig around in those fret slots some more too. thanks to all for the advice and ill get back to ya with the findings. |
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