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Sinclair Community College | ETD 110 Guitar Service Manual
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String Buzzing:
Most other problems are not as serious and do not require any
repair work. These problems can likely be solved with proper setup.
The following is a chart that may help with any other buzzing
problems that might occur.
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Remedy
Open String Buzz
Buzzes when played open, stops
when string is fretted.
Nut
Worn or poorly cut nut slot is placing the
strings too close to the frets near the nut.
Replace nut or shim to add
height. Set up instrument
properly.
One Spot Buzz
Buzzes on one note, or one area
but stops when moving away
from that spot.
Frets
Frets are not level, one or more is too
high/low. Loose or sprung fret is rising out
of the fingerboard. Hump in fingerboard.
Wear or deep grooves in frets.
Secure all loose frets, level and
dress. Fret leveling and/or
replacement of worn frets.
Buzzes When I Strum Hard
Buzzing occurs when strumming
or picking aggressively but can
be silenced when playing lightly.
Set Up
Insufficient relief in the neck.
Poor set up.
String gauge too light.
Adjust truss rod.
Set up instrument properly.
Use heavier strings.
Buzzes Everywhere
Buzzes nearly everywhere even
though it is set up properly, will
often disappear if string is fretted
hard or closer to the fret and
plucked softly.
Frets
Frets may be worn out or too low.
Very small fret wire used.
Replace frets.
Frets Out
Buzzes nearly everywhere all the
time, strings are literally
touching the frets in the center or
other area of the fingerboard.
Neck
Truss rod may be way too tight back
bowing the neck.
Neck could be a warped, or have excess
back bow even after truss rod is loosened.
Set up instrument properly.
Adjust truss rod for more relief.
Use heavier strings if relief
cannot be created thru truss rod
adjustment
*courtesy of fretnotguitarrepair.com