JLL Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I just bought a new J160. This has been a dream of mine for a while. Although the sound is smack on the $$ for that Lennon sound, there is a buzzing that happens on the A string from the 1st to the 5th fret, and the dealer can't seem to fix it. Any ideas as to what it can be? In addition, there is no strap button on the top. There is one at the bottom only. Do I have to screw it in myself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duluthdan Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Buzz goes away when fretting at 6? Sounds like you may have a bit of a high fret somewhere that needs a bit of crowning. I'm surprised the guitar tech at your dealer cannot find and correct this. When you speak of a missing step button, are you referring to the button position on the neck, like in the photo? Installing one is pretty simple if you have a drill, proper size bit, and some level of DIY competence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Most places where you bought the guitar will install them for free around here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig910 Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Gibson J160E models do not come from the factory with heel strap buttons, and never have. Check out old Beatles photos to see how Lennon and Harrison attached their straps at the nut area of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Could the buzzing be coming from something other than the string? Although dans answer seems to be the obvious one ... seems weird that the shop m couldn't pin point it to that if a high fret is the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versatile Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 The buzzes may settle down after much playing... Try capo-ing a few chord progressions to get the feel of things Vintage correct J160's would not have a 2nd strap button Installing a strap button on the side of the guitar is a specialist job for a pro... V Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLL Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 I just noticed that the straps used by the Beatles were attached to the neck area. That is not a major problem. The buzzing comes from the inside of the guitar. Most likely it is a wire from the pick up that is loose. I have an app tomorrow to have a luthier look at it. I like the guitar very much. But it's pretty annoying to know that after paying top dollars for this Gibson, I still need to be bothered to make adjustments or have it checked!!! :( Thanks to all for your input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbachman Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 JLL, Is this a solid-top J160-E? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blindboygrunt Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 check the endpin jack socket thing isn't loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLL Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Yes it is. It's really nice and light. It is just they way it's finished that doesn't match the price, but then again, it's made in the USA and I would not buy any crap made in Indonesia or China. Is this a solid-top J160-E? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Did you try changing the 5th string. Maybe it's defective or not hitting properly in the end pin? Also, first try loosening it and running a pencil point's lead through the nut slot. The pencil lead will lubricate it slightly in case it is hanging up there a slight bit. Then retighten the string. If that fixes it, I would run a small file slightly through the nut slot to remove any possible burrs in the slot, then repencil point it. If the pencil lead doesn't work, then try changing the string and see if that fixes it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuestionMark Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Ps. Also feel the saddle under the 5th string when you loosen the string. Check if there is a slight burr on it that could be causing the string to buzz. If so slightly file it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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