The solution the buzz feiten tuning system inspired by the pianos tempered tuning, the buzz feiten tuning system is a revolutionary intonation model for guitar that intonates each string not only to itself, but also to every other string. Its got an interface thats clean, simple and easy to use, plus a number of great features. I have reached the point where i am fed up with tuning, intonating, retuning, reintonating, ad nauseum and still not being able to get rid of the outoftune beating on some. The funky nut tune an e chord at the first fret so it sounds in tune with itself. The buzz feiten intonation system is a series of subtle intonation offsets that stretch the tuning slightly to account for the interaction of different string gauges and scale lengths. The feiten system is primarily a visually undetectable structural neck change in combination with slightly altered bridge intonation offsets. The buzz feiten tuning system is one solution or you could have a funky nut installed. You can compare your guitar with my demo guitar equipped with the buzz feiten tuning system.
For those of you unfamiliar with the buzz feiten tuning system, it is basically just a special nut that is supposed to improve the intonation of a gui. Buzz feiten tuning system instructions these tuning instructions are only applicable to mtd basses that include the buzz feitentuning system. The page how it works has just a few links to the left, and these topics are all really quick reads, and they explain it all, with pics, etc. They all play on guitars which have been adjusted and intonated according to the buzz feiten tuning system.
He is best known as a lead and rhythm guitarist and for having patented a tuning system for guitars and similar instruments. The buzz feiten tuning system is a tempered tuning formula, which uses a compensated nut and saddle to correct the inherent intonation problems of the western tuning formula. Peterson tuners are highly accurate, precise and simple to use, if you have a guitar or bass with the buzz feiten tuning system fitted, there are things you can do to get the most out of it. The fact that you need tuning offsets with the feiten system shows that it does not give equal tempered intonation.
You can tune or intonate that bfts axe to perfection without looking up numbers or charts. Ive just bought a new turbo tuner st122 and was wondering what the buzz feiten offsets are for an anderson drop top and for a cobra assuming that they arent the same for the different scale lengths. Admittedly they have this system on their guitars,but if you ask i am sure they will expain it to you. This allows you to tweak it to whatever you wish, including the buzz feiten offsets. These shops have been trained and authorized to retrofit guitars and basses with the bfts and carry our shelf nuts and. Available as a retrofit on any guitar, and on new instruments from a wide. I am interested in the small luthiers thoughts on the buzz feiten tuning system. I need both the standard tuning offsets and the intonation offsets. A growing family of quality manufacturers and builders have implemented the feiten system on new electric and acoustic guitars, basses and more with a wide range of models and prices. Just a helpful tip for you when intonating your guitar. Does anyone have opinions on this buzz feiten tuning system thanks vp. Tuning a guitar with buzz feiten tuning system youtube.
No matter how carefully you tune your guitar, you cant compensate for this brick wall in. I am really grateful to tonezone, who convinced me to get buzz feiten tuning system in this guitar it gives me freedom to use strange chords or chord lines, as well as simple sounds. Buzz feiten tuning system how is buzz feiten tuning. Buzz feiten tuning system fractal audio systems forum. In either case, its something that many of us hear about, and few of us actually know the mechanics of how it. Different compensation for each string no compromise. If the guitar is manufactured with it youre better off. The buzz feiten tuning system solves tuning and intonation problems by slightly extending the nut over the fingerboard. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live.
Bring your guitar electric or acoustic, or both if you want. If you would like to download this song or the full al. All anderson guitars are equipped with the buzz feiten design tuning system. The system that buzz devised has been a godsend to guitarists. Does anyone know where i can find the tables that list this information. Contact the buzz feiten tuning system authorized retrofiter near you to have your guitar or bass retrofitted with the buzz feiten tuning system. Each shelf nut is precision machined from high quality. The following is a guide to the use of the buzz feiten tuning. But if you get your e major chord to play perfectly in tune, then you switch to an open d, it will sound noticeably dissonant and out of tune. Buzz feiten tuning system how is buzz feiten tuning system abbreviated. Part of it is that there is more wiggle room allowed in the tuning of a perfect fourth or fifth than there is for a major third.
Bfts shelf nut moves the strings closer to the first fret according to our patented formula. Luthiers thoughts on buzz feiten tuning system the gear. The buzz feiten tuning system some think its a singular invention by buzz. Great balance, but if you have to perform a retrofit you may still have issues. As we all have experienced, a guitar is not an instrument that can play perfectly in tune. The new company manufactures and sells a line of electric guitars created entirely by buzz feiten. Buzz feiten announces new line of guitars premier guitar. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Now play the a and d chords and at least one or two notes are sharp or flat. Peterson tuners are the most accurate, without which the system will be much less effective. Through careful tuning to an open chord, you may be able to have that chord play in tune. Anyone use a buzz feiten tuning system equipped guitar with the axe fx.
Im curious, because i just ordered my tom anderson guitarworks w buzz feiten and tom offers tuning offsets. The resulting tempered tuning is superbly musical, and most important, in tune. I have considered it for a couple of my guitars, but have gotten mixed advice from guitar techs and retailers some like it some dont. Buzz feiten is a woodstock alumnus who has played with a whos who of music artists and lent his guitar artistry to some of musics most acclaimed albums. Just because someone is an authorized buzz feiten retrofitter, doesnt mean they are detail oriented. The axe tuner allows you to enter the tuning offsets of your choice.
Fans of the system include eddie van halen, steve vai, joe satriani, liona boyd and andy summers. Buzz just happened to think about registering them under a patent first. Tonezone tele with buzz feiten tuning system youtube. Even better, peterson tuners feature the most buzz feiten system settings of any tuner made today. The result is kind of like the stretch tuning commonly used on pianos to make them sound more in tune. Although hard to see, the picture on the right shows the almost 116. I know you can program offsets per string in the axe but if anyone would like to offer their experience its. Make sure your nut is nice and low first and then give. It can handle up to 10 concurrent downloads, can support 64 threads in a single task, support speed limit and more. This buzz feiten designed tempered tuning system allows our guitars to play more in tune than you have ever heard before. Any time you change tunings or gauge of string you should recheck your intonation. I use it all the time for my tom anderson guitar which has a buzz feiten system.
Santa monica, ca june 19, 20 legendary guitar player buzz feiten announced today that his newly launched buzz feiten guitars began taking orders from select guitar dealers on june 19, 20. Get the feiten system installed on your current guitar or bass by a trained expert, buzz feiten tuning system authorized retrofitter. The buzz feiten tuning system solves tuning and intonation problems with 2 simple steps. The feiten system is a system, more than just a nut modification. Tuning buzz feiten electric guitar peterson strobe tuners. Wellknown guitar builders like tom anderson and john suhr have also snapped up the idea and now build their guitars with the new system. And some say its just a collection of luthier tips that were already widely known. Heres a les paul custom that came in with a previously installed buzz feiten nut that really had me scratching my head. Howard buzz feiten born november 4, 1948 is an american singersongwriter, guitarist, session musician, and luthier. I believe the buzz feiten tuning system will sell itself. Correct tuning and intonation for guitar, bass and all fretted, stringed instruments. Shop for buzz feiten tuners peterson strobe tuners. Tuning a guitar with the buzz feiten tuning system is easy but just a little different.
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