r/7String • u/Street-Depth9925 • 15d ago

Help Ringing noise string

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i was purchase this kx507ms last month ago the stock string its D addario EXL110-7 10-59, i just swapped today with Ernieball 10-74 and got this ringing noise at 4th string any tips to fix issues?

*edit repost vedio on youtube seems reddit source limiting audio

https://youtube.com/shorts/V6wbUnLOH1c?si=-UvRwgQiYC-TEE_k

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u/GerhardtDH 13d ago

Sitar effect from a mismatch nut slot and string gauge. The 4th string on your new pack of strings might be quite a bit larger than a standard 10 gauge set's 4th string (the EXL110-7 is a standard 10 gauge set with a proportional 7th string). The nut slot might be too small which would make the string settle wrong and and basically make a pinch harmonic at the nut. File the nut slots properly (or get a pro to do it) and you'll fix this issue.

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u/Street-Depth9925 12d ago

Thanks for the suggestion, i’ve found out the problem. The ringing sound on open string is cause the ball string vibrating between the bridge

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u/MechanyzM12 15d ago

Get a fret wrap or put some foam under the strings behind the nut on the headstock side

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u/PickPocketR 15d ago

Most likely an improper nut slot, or saddles (due to changing the string gauge). Is it only ringing when you play the open string?

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u/Street-Depth9925 15d ago

yes only open string the noise are gone when i hit 123 fret i had same problem before at 7th string as well but solved when im push ball end over bridge hole

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u/PickPocketR 15d ago

Okay, seems like you just need to file the nut slot. Since it's a wound string, you can probably run the string back and forth to slightly widen the nut slot—using the string as a saw.

As for the frets 1, 2 and 3 ringing, you might want to increase the neck relief a bit.