Got of a bit of a problem with my acoustic guitar. Ever time i strick the bass E string, a buzzing sound comes out. At first i thought it might just be the string, so i tried mucking around with it, same problem. It also sometimes happens when i pluck the A string. Anybody have any idea whats making it?! The guitars reasonably new (around 3 months)
2007-06-24 12:11:26 · 5 answers · asked by Phantom 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
First check and see if your guitar is still under warranty. If it is, take it right to the shop and ask them to make the necessary adjustment to the truss rod, frets, neck nut or saddle, to get rid of the extra noise. If it's not still under warranty, I would do the same thing, but you may want to go directly to a luthier rather than wait for the music store to get around to it. In most cases, this is a minor repair and should be done while you wait.
2007-06-24 12:25:38 · answer #1 · answered by MUDD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if the neck is warped or if the frets are not uniform.
Hold down a string on the top fret and on the bottom... just enough... the string should touch all of the other frets.. if it 'humps' on one this will make the buzzing sound as it rubs on that fret rather then vibrate when plucked. You can sometimes adjust it with a light sanding.. if it misses the strings thats not so bad because you can press harder for those.
you may also have a bad string.. (or two).. if there is no warp, try changing out the strings..
after that take it back and see if the guitar shop can fix it.
2007-06-24 12:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by ca_surveyor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First guess would be neck adjustment to get more "relief" or space between the strings and frets. Next would be a high fret. Then would be the nut slot cut too deep. If you know an experienced guitar player they can probably look at it and tell - otherwise you'll need to take it in to a shop.
2007-06-24 12:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by PJH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If it were my problem, I wouldn't switch string gauge, but take it to a luthier or a qualified guitar technician at a reputable music store and ask to have the neck inspected and then corrected, which would include action adjustment.
2007-06-24 12:19:19 · answer #4 · answered by Guitarpicker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strings too close to the fingerboard, either raise the strings (should be an adjustment) or switch to a lighter gauge, My self would switch to a lighter gauge
2007-06-24 12:15:24 · answer #5 · answered by Pengy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋