Fret Buzz Diagnosis

[nate_dennis]

I know it's tough to diagnose fret buzz over the web, but I'm hoping this is specific enough of a situation that you can help.

My acoustic only buzzes on one fret on one string. The third fret of the high E string is the culprit. Does this bring any issues to mind or is it still way to broad? Thanks so much.

 

[muttley600]

The third fret is either too low (unlikely) or you have a high spot on either the fourth or fifth fret. If you aren't familiar with fret dressing, take it in to tech and have him do it. It's not a big job.

You can test for the high spot using a small straight edge. It will rock on the high fret.

 

[ggunn]

I know it's tough to diagnose fret buzz over the web, but I'm hoping this is specific enough of a situation that you can help.

My acoustic only buzzes on one fret on one string. The third fret of the high E string is the culprit. Does this bring any issues to mind or is it still way to broad? Thanks so much.

Look at that fret; it's probably cupped. Playing lots of G chords will take a divot out of the third fret where the E string hits it.

 

[guido #2]

Acoustic or electric?

If you have a buzz, always suspect the next fret up from where the buzzing stops. See if that fret is loose (popped up).

Could be the divot that Ggunn talked about. I which case you need a frett leveling.



OR- you could just try raising the action just a smidge (that's a technical term)

 

[muttley600]

Acoustic or electric?

If you have a buzz, always suspect the next fret up from where the buzzing stops. See if that fret is loose (popped up).

Could be the divot that Ggunn talked about. I which case you need a frett leveling.



OR- you could just try raising the action just a smidge (that's a technical term)

Actually, it's more typically the next but one fret but your advice is sound..