hfd 403 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Anyone had a songwriter (or other acoustic) begin to buzz only on one fret of one string. 10th fret of little e string if it matters to you. Not very old (2 years) and buzz only began a month ago. What would cause this? I had a takamine that did exactly the same thing on exactly the same fret. Must be heck of a coincidence. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modoc_333 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 is there some particular riff that you play there often? you may just worn a low spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfd 403 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Not really, mostly just play rhythm, open chords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballcorner Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 you might have a high fret - a good tech can seat it properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfd 403 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 I'd have thought a high fret would have done it all along?? Thanks though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hfd 403 Posted March 2, 2009 Author Share Posted March 2, 2009 Gotta go for a while. Will try to check back later. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumps Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 might be worth the couple hundred or whatever it costs to have a good luthier do a proper set-up if you're getting fret buzz. just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 might be worth the couple hundred or whatever it costs to have a good luthier do a proper set-up if you're getting fret buzz. just a thought. Man for a setup that cost that much I better be getting some new frets, strings, bone nut and saddle cut and installed. Typically a quick setup where they adjust the truss, maybe file the nut slots if needed and make a small adjustment to the saddle if needed should not run more than $30 to $40. I am lucky that my guy at the Podium in Minneapolis never seems to charge me for small adjustments like that. If I were to need a saddle cut or a nut replaced it would be more but still reasonable. As to the OP's question, I would suggest that the humidity may be fluctuating in your area and causing the buzz. If it is low try keeping the guitar in it's case with a decent humidifier or two. Leave it alone for a few days, (Check the humidifiers to make sure they are still moistened) and at the end, see if it is better. I do know some people have "Winter" & "Summer" saddles for their guitars, but I never have to do that since I monitor the humidity and keep my guitars safe in their cases when not being played during the winter months when the humidity dips to the low 20% range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stumps Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Man for a setup that cost that much I better be getting some new frets' date=' strings, bone nut and saddle cut and installed. [/quote'] I'm not sure what you go through on a set-up, but this link is a description of what I consider a full set-up: http://www.philtone.com/plek.html This guy is worth the money, best luthier I've seen. IMHO he's worth the $160, esp. if you've got issues like fret buzz. I have some friends that take every new purchase, electric or acoustic, to this guy. So yeah, I'm sure you can get by with a few bucks, I guess my point was that sometimes something like fret buzz, esp. on a new guitar, might be an indication that a full and detailed set-up might be worth it... that's the only point I was making... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Player Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 I'm not sure what you go through on a set-up' date=' but this link is a description of what I consider a full set-up: http://www.philtone.com/plek.html This guy is worth the money, best luthier I've seen. IMHO he's worth the $160, esp. if you've got issues like fret buzz. I have some friends that take every new purchase, electric or acoustic, to this guy. So yeah, I'm sure you can get by with a few bucks, I guess my point was that sometimes something like fret buzz, esp. on a new guitar, might be an indication that a full and detailed set-up might be worth it... that's the only point I was making... [/quote'] Sorry stumps... I didn't realize you were talking about Pleking a guitar. Yes, that would cost a bunch. The guy I have set up all my guitars is the tech/luthier at the Podium in Minneapolis. See their website here: Link to The Podium The Podium pretty much specializes in high end acoustics and Marty the repair guy is one of the best in the business. When I got my Gibson AJ a couple years ago (used from the original owner) I brought it to Marty on a Saturday morning which is when he typically does setups for walk ins. I was 2nd in line that day. The guitar had not been played much by the original owner as he had several guitars at his place when I got it. It needed the action lowered for my fingerstyle type of play. I am so used to the Strat like playability of my Taylor 612 that the AJ seemed difficult to play when I first got it, but I knew the potential was there by the tone. Marty checked everything over, filed the nut slots a bit, tweaked the truss just right and made sure my saddle was good. It didn't take him long, only about 20 minutes when he handed it back to me. I played it and it made a huge difference it made. He didn't charge me a penny which amazed me, but it's also why they get all my business for strings, books and I did buy my Taylor there in 1994. ;) I could see that sometimes simple things like that will eliminate a buzzing fret, especially during dry seasons. That is the type of setup I typically think of. I have never had a guitar Plekked but have heard about it and I know some people swear by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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