How can one correct the low E string buzzing in guitar?
Sounds like the nut could be a millimetre too low for the E string. Both bridge and nut should be notched or angled so they allow for the different string diameter between top and bottom strings.But before you do any more woodwork have a look here! What causes Fret Buzz? ... and How to Fix it!
How can I bend my high E string without breaking it?
I like to bend a lot, but it seems that everytime I try bending the E string to play notes a whole step higher, it makes a creaking noise at the head and most of the time, it breaks. I use a 9 for the E strings and it's always tuned right. It's never an octave higher or lower. I have two guitars (squier fender strat and a b.c. rich mockingbird). I haven't been able to play the mockingbird for a while because the wood on the neck got warped or something because one day, I randomly got this extreme fret buzz on the lower frets. But on both guitars, I've broken at least 10 E strings total. It's annoying to keep buying the strings...
Fixing the fret buzz on 6th string of Ibanez s470.?
If you can adjust the bridge saddle up for that string only (which you may be able to do on your tremolo) try that first. If you can't adjust that string only you will have to bring the whole bridge up on that end by turning the inset screw counter clockwise. You could also file the frets. The truss rod would change everything, use that as a last resort. Filing frets and adjusting the truss rod is something that needs to be done by a pro. You can really screw up your guitar if you do it wrong. Good Luck.
High E String Ringing/Buzzing on Acoustic Guitar?
Could be a couple of things, and yes it is probably not a major thing to fix. A good guitar tech/repairer should sort it out for you. Since it's only the open string, it is probably something with the nut/nut slot, or the tuner or tuner post. Some times the string between the tuner and the nut vibrates and "rings" out a bit on certain frequencies. It can possibly also be the string itself, or perhaps even a raised fret (in this case the first fret being lifted). Like I said, take it to a qualified repairer and have it checked out.
My High E String has a lower action than the rest of the strings?
Yeah, it's like that on one of my guitars. It plays fine, though. You can take it to the guy and see what he can do. It's not uncommon.
My Martin guitar is getting fret buzz?
The problem is that you need a neck adjustment. if you hold the 1st fret and put a finger on the 12th fret, I bet you the strings are touching at the 7th fret. They shouldn't . Their should be a 1/16" clearance. If you put your eyes to the headstock and look down at the neck, you will problably see that the neck is bowed. If it is perfectly straight, it needs an adjustment. Their needs to be a very slight bow to it or the gitar will buzz. In either case, Martin come with a lifetime warranty so , don't worry. Just to let you know that their are NO TRUSS RODS IN MARTIN GUITARS. The guy who is going to fix it better know about ironing the neck or the fingerboard will come off. First, he needs to check the saddle and raise it 1/16" not more than that. Martin always have a good action but if he is to raise the bridge 1/8", it still won't solve your problems directly. The NECK neds a slight curvature so that when you press the note, because of teh curvature, the string clears the fret and gives it a pure sound. Also, always fret your notes directly behind the fret and not between 2 frets. Just a tip.
High E string on Guitar sounds like Sitar?
The High E string on my Guitar sounds like a Sitar. It is definitely coming from the nut (based on if I press the first fret, no more sitar). I was told it could be due to dust or something under the string in the nut. So I loosen the string, take a paper clip and kind of gently scrape the slot. Tighten the string and the guitar sounds a lot better. Unfortunately, over time the sound comes back and I have to do it again. and again. What s going on? Do I need to get my guitar set up or something. After it started doing this, I tried to set up the guitar myself to see if that solved the problem... but I didn t know what I was doing.
Fret buzz on my acoustic guitar?
I have an Epiphone EJ-200. The strings that came stock with it were decent so I thought that I would leave them for a while. So my high e string broke and I decided to get some Elixer strings. I believe the strings on the guitar were originally light, so I bought some mediums to try them out. After putting on the strings and tuning them I discovered buzzing in the first few frets when I strum the three low strings. Anyone know what to do? There was never any buzzing with the original strings. Thank you in advance
Acoustic guitar High E buzzes (sounds like a sitar) above 5th fret. Can I fix this myself?
Sounds like you need to raise the action on that string at the saddle. You can shim the saddle, maybe with a strip cut from a credit card or something similar, but this will raise the action under all strings. The proper way to deal with it would really be to make a new saddle out of bone. You can find tutorials for this via google, or just have a repairman do it. Also, many music stores sell trashy molded plastic saddles - they don't sound great, but it's less work than carving a new one since all you have to do is file the bottom until it's the right height.
When I play the first fret on E string (F) the string touches the fret and makes a weird sound?
Sounds like the action, string height needs to be adjusted. You can loosen the strings raise the nut and install a thin piece of paper to raise the string. If the buzzing occurs all over it may be worthwhile to have a luthier look at the neck. I had two expensive guitars and finally had to have a professional luthier adjust the neck, fret height and both the nut and bridge. Both guitars play and sound like the expensive guitars they are. One is a US made Guild Guitar and the second is a handmade archtop with a giant 17″ diameter body. I have had luck adjusting the necks and action on half the guitars I own but sometimes it just requires a luthier. It is not uncommon to have to remove half of the frets and adjust the height to get the string height even. I paid $150 on each guitar and it was worth it both for the improved sound and the ease of play.