I'm getting weird overtones out of my 335??

[stratmaster48]

I let my friend hold on to my guitar for "safe keeping" while I was moving. I ended up getting it back 2 months later and it has this weird overtone on the 1st string from the 5th - 12th frets, and on the second string from the 5th - 7th and a little on the 12th. I'm going to change my strings and see if that does anything, but does anybody have an idea about what may have caused this? and how I can fix it?

 

[Reeltarded]

Need more info, but it sounds like a slight truss adjustment and a little up tweak on the side that might be low at the bridge.

 

[oldgtarz]

Sounds like the neck is a little too straight. Maybe your friend played the guitar and replaced your strings with girlie string (9's)?

 

[Reeltarded]

Ok, now this thread has turned into an argument between people who are asking for arthritic hands (.010s/.011s+ + +) and people who aren't insane. (.008s)

 

[oldgtarz]

No matter what, your guitar still needs a decent setup when changing string size. And since gibson's come with 10's...

 

[OlAndrew]

You can come up needing a setup from a major change in the weather (wood absorbing or losing moisture) or storage conditions. If you don't do your own setups, might be a good time to learn, or take it to a good tech.

 

[Aran]

Might check your pickup heights too. Too close and they can do some odd things.