Tomcruiseiscraz Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 So, i'm familiar with fret buzz, a couple of my guitars do this to a varying degree (talking about acoustics here). However, I just got a j45 acoustic via reverb and there's a new issue I haven't dealt with. each and every single fret I 'hit' or 'slam' or barely even press down on I can here the string physically, and singularly hit the metal fret. so when I hit an individual note, even softly, it creates extra noise. To be clear, there's no buzzing when playing chords, even picking notes in quick succession, but when playing slow individual notes, somethings' not right. Am I describing this correctly? Is the action at the saddle of bridge just too low? the action when playing feels great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimt Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Did you change the strings to a lighter guage, or did you buy new like that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard McCoy Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) Naturally the steel string is physically coming into contact with the top of the fret when depressing. Depending on how hard you slam the string down, or how high the action is, this can very well result in an undesirable sound. What is the action like at the 12th fret? How old are the strings? Edited February 28, 2021 by Leonard McCoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Pepper Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 If it is anti-fret buzz wouldn't that be ... none? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul14 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 15 hours ago, Sgt. Pepper said: If it is anti-fret buzz wouldn't that be ... none? I’m definitely anti fret buzz. I’m against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Where can I get Anti-Fret-Buzz oil? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul14 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 1 hour ago, olie said: Where can I get Anti-Fret-Buzz oil? I want a bumper sticker!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinder Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Have you changed the strings since it arrived? If you're used to using strings such as Elixirs or similar coated wires, something like fresh 80/20s may sound a little clanky against recently polished frets in comparison. My recommendation would be to treat it to a new set of your usual strings, and see how differently you feel once they've been played in. I'd bet the farm that it's unfamiliar strings throwing you off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBSinTo Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Another thread that explains why God put Luthiers on this planet. RBSinTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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