Guitar string buzzing?
If you have fret buzz (or other types of similar noises) on the open string only, you do NOT have issues with the action (string height) or truss rod (neck relief). Iy you had, then you would experience these noises while you were fretting strings - and not only the G string - up the neck. This is highly likely a case of the nut being cut too low or worn (not a likely situation when you're talking about a new guitar). Too low action at the bridge and/or improper neck relief can add to issues like this, but never be the cause of the problem. Other things you might want to try is to change the string. There are rare situations where the string itself has a kink or other faults causing one fret to buzz. As JCR correctly says, it may also be that you have issues with one or more tuners, or bushing, on the head. Finally, it should be noted that I have encountered a couple of situations where a weird noise came from a loose nut and/or broken truss rod. The truss nut (used to tighten the truss rod) is located right below the guitar nut and it may omit a rattling noise if there is no tension on it. In any case... The only sensible solution for you is to bring the guitar back and have the dealer sort this out for you. Please do not feel tempted to start messing with this yourself.
Why do my 5th and 6th guitar strings buzz?
Hello there, You have some interesting answers. Not very helpful, but entertaining to read. I mean, your string is too loose! If your string is tuned to the proper pitch it cannot be too loose. Any such suggestion is comical. Or its your fingering. Come on, it is only happening on the higher frets of the low strings. If you did not know how to depress the strings the buzz would happen everywhere. No this is a different problem. What you are experiencing is not uncommon. If a string is going to buzz, the most likely candidates are the low (thicker) strings. Part of the problem may be in your picking style causing too wide a vibration in the string. That is a wider vibration than your set up allows. If your picking style is causing this, you may need to change the set up to accommodate the wider string vibration. (or change your picking style). The other probable cause is simply the set up. Your guitars may not be set up properly. Do a thorough set up of each.Then see if you still get the buzz. If so, the problem is probably your picking style. In that case raise your lower strings to accommodate your playing style. Do you know how t do a complete set up of your guitar? I think every guitar player should just so they understand how everything works on their guitar. Later,
My guitar strings make buzzing noise?
The first thing you should do is try and work out where the buzzing is coming from. Sometimes the buzz can be at the head of the guitar, where some of the extra string is touching somewhere causing a buzz. If that's not it, and you're sure it's not contacting anywhere it shouldn't be, then the problem is to do with the height of the strings above the fretboard. Was there any buzz before? If not, something has happened within the neck which has caused it to bend or change angle. I am nowhere near as familiar with adjusting acoustic guitars as I am with electric guitars, so I can't tell you how much it will cost, but your best course of action is definitely to take it to a shop to get looked at. It sounds like releasing the tension the strings have has caused the neck to change shape. Have you ever changed the strings on this guitar before? Are you sure you didn't adjust the bridge in any way?
Fret buzz on only one string.. (guitar)...?
Hi. From your description, this does not sound like a problem with your nut or saddle. This type of buzz mainly comes from one or more of these issues: - Fret wear (grooves in one or more frets) - One or more loose frets - The neck isn't straight enough - Problem with the string Let's look at them individually: A string may be bent or worn. This may happen if you drop the guitar fretboard onto something, like the edge of a table or chair. Some times this may cause buzzing. Usually, this occurs in one particular spot/fret. I would try changing the string/s first of all. You do change your strings and clean the guitar often, right? Two to three a year between changing strings is a long, long, long time! Over time the neck may need to be adjusted. This may also be caused by changing to a lighter or heavier set of strings. Worst case scenario is that the neck is making a dip or rather sharp bend. This usually comes from the wood drying out. On acoustic guitars you will some times see this where the neck is attached to the body (around the 14th fret on most accoustic steel string guitars). If the guitar neck is bowed evenly along its length, then a simple truss rod adjustment should be sufficient. Loose frets may be the result of the wood drying out and/or frets not being fitted properly. Along with a neck that is bent or bowed, this is the most common reason for the type of string buzz you describe here. Go over each and every fret to see if any of them has been lifted slightly from the fingerboard. If this is the case, you will need someone with experience to fix it. On some instruments, you may begin to have grooves in the frets. This shouldn't normally occur on a newer guitar though. If however you have grooves, then this may also be a part of your problem. Worn frets should be filed, and sometimes you need to replace them. This is a job for a pro and it is not cheap. I recommend you bring your guitar to someone who can have a look at it. If you have a reputable dealer near by, they should be able to tell you what it is that causes your buzzing.
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 avoid my guitar strings from buzzing?
The problem lies in how high the strings are from the frets. This problem is often called "fretbuzz". There are two areas to consider for adjustment: The truss rod and the bridge saddles.The truss rod goes through the entire neck, and for most electric guitars an access point is located at the headstock, right next to the nut. Sometimes there are screws covering it or it might have a sliding cover (like on modern Ibanez). The truss rod affects how straight the guitar neck is. Bowed outward, there is too much tension from the strings on the neck, so you need to relieve it. Bowed inward, too little tension. People usually use 1/4 turns to keep track of this adjustment, righty tighty (add tension), lefty loosey (relieve tension). You want to use as few turns as possible to make this adjustment. Truss rods typically require a hex-shaped Allen wrench, though the size may vary depending on make (most budget instruments are made overseas and use metric but there is no universal truss rod size)Bridge saddles are located at, you guessed it, the bridge. There are usually two small screws posting up each saddle. These screws directly affect how close the strings are to the frets. It's kinda self explanatory from here, the higher the saddles, the higher the strings.It is important for the neck to be straight before adjusting saddle height as fretbuzz often worsens when adjusting saddles on a bowed neck.Taking care of your instrument is more cost efficient in the long run and can be very rewarding, but it is also tedious and time-consuming, and can be frustrating for those who aren't familiar with what to do. I suggest taking the instrument to an experienced guitar repair technician if you're not confident in making the adjustments yourself. Better safe than sorry.Hope this helps!
How to stop buzzing when you let go of a guitar string?
There's not much you can do about this except get noiseless pickups. Your guitar probably has single coil pickups, rather than humbuckers, hence the noise. Make sure your amp is plugged into a grounded 3-prong outlet. Do not cheat this with a 3/2 adaptor. With your guitar buzzing, go around the room and turn off other electrical devices... in particular flourescents, which are notorious for causing hum through guitar amps. Try a different outlet. If you're using effects pedals and these pedals are plugged into an electrical outlet through a pedal board, or what not, try switching to battery power...batteries do not hum. One note...when batteries get old, they will cause hum and distortion, so make sure your batteries aren't on the verge of dying. Also..if you're using effects pedals, distortion/gain/compression devices should be at the beginning of the chain, with time devices toward the end...such as delays, choruses..etc. Buy the best and shortest cables you can afford...often, the better cables have noise sheilding. If you want...open the guitar cavity and see if it's sheilded? You can buy what looks like aluminum foil sticky tape to line the pickup/potentiometer compartments to reduce buzz. If you have an amp switch with two different on positions, try the other switch position. If your room doesn't have a 3 prong outlet, you can use a 3/2 adaptor, but you must take the wire from the adaptor and screw it to the outlet plate cover screw...then use a multiple outlet box (one of those things with 5-6 places to plug in different items) Best of luck...I know it's frustrating to get that noise...often you can simply move to another position, facing away from the amp, and find a sweet spot where noise will be significantly reduced.