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The Buzz Feiten Tuning System solves tuning and intonation problems
with 2 simple steps:
1. Shelf Nut
Our exclusive Buzz Feiten Tuning System¨ (BFTS) Shelf Nut moves the
strings closer to the first fret according to our Patented Formula.
This eliminates sharp notes at the first three frets.
Buzz Feiten Tuning System Shelf Nut
Top View : Each Shelf Nut
is precision machined from high quality bone for superb tonal
response. Our Lightning Bolt Logo is machined into the top of each
Shelf Nut for authenticity.
 Side
View
: The strings are moved closer to the first fret a precise
distance based on the scale length, fret width and string gauge of
your guitar. The slight overhang of our nut (the 'Shelf') does this
without altering your guitar in any way. So it's even fine for
vintage guitars.
2. Intonation
Your guitar's bridge is adjusted according to our Patented Pitch
Offsets, creating balanced intonation over the entire fingerboard -
every fret - every string.
 Your
Bridge Is Adjusted to BFTS Pitch Offsets
Retrofit your guitar or bass with the Buzz Feiten Tuning
System More than 700 BFTS Authorized Retrofitters are
trained and certified to Retrofit your guitar or bass.
Guitars Retrofitted with BFTS
- Play in tune from the first
fret to the last
- Our exclusive Shelf Nut is made
from the highest quality bone for superb tone
- Your original bridge is used so
your action and tone are unchanged
- Tune by ear or with ANY
electronic tuner of your choice
- Korg and Peterson Tuners with
BFTS Mode offer fast and accurate tuning
- Our Non-invasive Retrofit does
not change your guitar in any way
- Works perfectly with alternate
tunings, capos, zero frets, locking or roller nuts and
tremolo systems
- Every Retrofit includes our
Shelf Nut with Lightning Bolt Logo and a Serial Numbered
Authorization Sticker for authenticity
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Tuning with an Electronic Tuner
Electric guitars
- Tune slowly and carefully. A little more time
now will mean more playing enjoyment later.
- When using the Korg DT-7 tuner, use a medium attack with your
picking hand, center the green "in tune" light for approximately 1.5
seconds, then it should drift slowly flat (to the left).
DO NOT TUNE SHARP AND WAIT FOR LED TO "SETTLE" TO PITCH !
If you use this method, when you play hard with other instruments, your
guitar will sound sharp. (Be especially alert to the G string... that
string has a tendency to "spike" sharper than the other strings, because
it has lower tension.)
The Korg DT-7 automatically senses the string you are playing, allowing
you to accurately tune to the precise pitch for each string.
The Korg DT-7 is the fastest, most accurate and most reliable way to
tune your guitar, and, because of its exclusive BFTS intonation mode,
allows you to check intonation on your Feitenized guitar.
- If you use a tuner other than the Korg DT-7, you
can simply tune to all "E's" i.e.
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1st
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E
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Open |
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2nd
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B
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5th fret |
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3rd
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G
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9th fret |
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4th
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D
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14th fret |
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5th
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A
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7th fret |
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6th
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E
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Open, 5th fret Harmonic |
You can also use this method to tune by ear, using the Open E string
(1st) as your reference string.
Acoustic guitars
If you use a Korg DT-7, set the switch to "Acoustic" and follow the
same guidelines described above.
If you use a different tuner, you can also tune using the "All E's"
method described above.
12 Strings:
- Tune the 2nd string of each "pair" of
strings using the methods described above.
- To tune the 1st string of each pair (octave), use the
following methods:
a) Using an electronic tuner:
Tune normally.
b) Using a Korg D-T-7:
Set the rear slider switch to "Chromatic", and tune normally.
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The KORG DT7 Tuner
This tuner comes highly recommended by J White Guitar Workshops and Buzz
Feiten for normal Guitar Tuning and Buzz Feiten Tuning Systems
· Two types of tuning mode can be selected: chromatic (for
tuning normally tuned instruments) or Buzz Feiten.
· Large LED-type meter and seven-segment note display ensure optimal
visibility, making this the perfect choice for any guitarist or bassist.
· Wide tuning range [A0 (27.50 Hz) to B7 (3,951.07 Hz)], allows tuning of
a wide variety of instruments including five and six-string basses.
· Compact, easy-to-view design, stable even when placed on an amp.
· Buffer amp between the INPUT jack and BYPASS jack eliminates any tonal
coloration.
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