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(@ryanc2186)
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I just started doing my own setup work on my Mexican Fender Strat. I found that after I completed all the steps and made everything to specifications the upper frets would buzz. So I raised the action at the bridge until it stopped buzzing but now it seems really high to me. I switched from 11 to 12 gauge strings and am thinking that has something to do with it. Does any one have any tips for me? Thanks!


   
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 Nuno
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It's normal when you go to thicker strings. Did you check the truss rod? Maybe you can lower the action a little bit.


   
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(@ryanc2186)
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Yeah I adjusted the truss rod a little bit. Being my first time setting up a guitar I didn't want to push it. The relief is set a hair over .011 inches.


   
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