My acoustic guitar is making buzzing noises?

Question

My guitar is buzzing very badly on the 6th-8th frets on the first three strings. Is my fretboard warped and is tgere anyway to fix this
/

I'm not a beginner, there is definitely something wrong with the guitar

Answer 1

It's probably that the Action is messed up, or like you said, warped.

here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_%28music%29

Answer 2

Guitars don't make any noises by themselves (ie - your technique might need some adjustment - its not the strumming its the fingering - press the string just above the fret not in the middle) The fretboard could be warped or the frets themselves may need adjustment or replacement. Try playing another guitar to find out which it is.

Answer 3

there are many variables as to why your string is buzzing, it is very possible, particularly if you kept the strings off for a long time (more than a few hours at least) that the neck is bent, as the wood does rely on some stress from the strings to hold its tension, but it could also be one of numerous other causes, from having the hex nut that tightens the tuning pegs to the headstock being loose, to there not being enough tension on the bridge pin, etc. If I were you I would take it to a professional to have them look at it, usually estimates are free, and if they say that your neck is warped, it is simply a matter of adjusting the truss rod (a metal bar that runs down the inside of the neck. I would recommend that you don't do it yourself, however, as the rod is extremely precise and over/under tightening it could do serious, possibly irreparable damage to the guitar. to have a professional do it shouldn't cost more that $20 because it is a quick fix that requires no parts and barely any labor. Best of luck!

Answer 4

Have you recently put lighter gauge strings on the guitar? This can make a difference especially if the guitar is quite old and grooves are worn into the frets.

If it started suddenly then I suspect it wouldn't be warping or frets that are loose.

Answer 5

If you are finding certain are causing a buzz then check the frets at the 7th and 9th frets to see if they have popped up. You can fret at 1st and 12th position and sight down the neck to see if the frets are out of alignment.

If frets are okay, then you can raise the action at the bridge to see if that alleviate the buzz.

Lastly you can try a slightly heavier gauge string, the thinner strings can tend to vibrate more since there is less mass. This extra travel can cause fret buzz.

Answer 6

Since you aren't a beginner, you know that such things should be taken to a shop to correct.

It can be a number of things, all of which should be taken care of by an experienced repairperson.

Answer 7

this is common if youre just beginning, you have to learn to strum it just right (takes some time and practice.) otherwise, meh.

Answer 8

does it make a buzzzzzing noise?