gremwood Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Listen to the file, the G string sounds funny. http://media.putfile.com/weird-string-G I was told to move the saddle back and forth, but it doesn't seem to work. Does anybody know why this is happening? Thanks, Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I can't hear your file. But i'm guessing the string is rattling and choking, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Well, it might be a virus. I don't use windows, but I know most people use... Jeez... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 I've been meaning to ask if there is a way to report posts here. Not that I've seen much reason to use it, but things like this will come up from time to time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremwood Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 I don't think there's a virus, link worked well for someone else. If there is, No intention of there being a virus, sorry I didn't know about that. The problem was it sounds like a rattle. I tried moving the saddle, raising the bridge up a bit, but none work. this link should be better, direct download from windows live. http://cid-7920de854c7d335a.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/MIC-2008-12-26|_17h03m20s.wav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Sounds like fret buzz to me. Try tuning it to the correct pitch, as in with a 440 tuner. The strings could be too loose, and it sounds really out of tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellion102792 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Hmm.. Kinda reminds me of a sitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremwood Posted December 26, 2008 Author Share Posted December 26, 2008 I've tried tuning it to the correct tune, it was out of tune when I recorded it, and was the same before. I tune with a 440 tuner, and the strings are new. (Happened with the older strings as well.) If it's a fret buzz, how can I find out which one it is, so maybe I can shave it down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Probably your guitar needs setup. It could be the neck, it could be the bridge height but most likely its everything. Get it to tech, a luthier, or whatever and let him slove this for you. It should be no big deal, really. If it is setupe, then be aware that setup is just a small procedure that should ne done once in a while to keep you guitar as playable as it gets. Usually the change in weather make the wood to move and bend and that's why you need to setup. It COULD be something serious. But in 99% of the cases what you described is just a string buzz. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynadude Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 If it happened suddenly, like overnight, then you could have a fret wire that has popped up. If you are not familiar with setup work, then you really should carry the guitar to a music shop or luthier. I Know it sounds expensive, but screwing up the frets could cost you much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar slinger Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 If it happened suddenly' date=' like overnight, then you could have a fret wire that has popped up.[/quote'] I learn a lot every day here. I did not know about frets that pop up. I'll be warned from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigormortis Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 It's touching a fret. You can hear a bit on the D string also. Your guitar needs a setup. The G string has less tension than the other strings, which allows it to misbehave. It also is at the highest point of the neck radius. If your bridge radius does not follow your neck radius (most do not right out of the box), you'll get a buzz on your middle strings. The solution is to raise the bridge a bit and then do a proper setup of each saddle, complete with intonation and filing to the proper action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SolidGuitar Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 If the string buzzes open, then the nut slot might be too low. Definitely take it to a reputable professional to have the problem diagnosed and cured. Its worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigormortis Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 It's touching a fret. You can hear a bit on the D string also. Your guitar needs a setup. The G string has less tension than the other strings, which allows it to misbehave. It also is at the highest point of the neck radius. If your bridge radius does not follow your neck radius (most do not right out of the box), you'll get a buzz on your middle strings. The solution is to raise the bridge a bit and then do a proper setup of each saddle, complete with intonation and filing to the proper action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundergod Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 same here' date=' caused my firefox to crash.... Stay away until this is figured out.[/quote'] Same here... it just crashed](*,) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guytar1 Posted December 27, 2008 Share Posted December 27, 2008 Check the saddle retainer wire, quite often certain frequencies cause it to vibrate. I had the problem with my 339. Pro setup is always advisable. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col F Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 "Sitar" sounds on open strings are usually badly cut nut slots (as related by an earlier post). On fretted strings it could be neck relief/action (setup adjustment) or high fret(s) (bad fret dressing or popping out of fingerboard). If you don't have confidence in your own "diagnosis" or in your own technical ability to correct the issue, do take the guitar to a decent guitar tech. You might be most comfortable using a tech who is Gibson Warranty Certified.. If you call Gibson Customer Service (toll free) they will give you names and contact information for techs in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Here is a great suggestion' date=' if you do not know what your doing take the guitar to someone who does[/quote'] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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