xfatalherox
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Hey everyone. I have an Epiphone G-310 SG that I just got a couple of months ago brand new. When I first got it, I noticed some slight fret buzz around the 3rd and 4th frets. The guitar came set up in standard tuning, e-b-g-d-a-e, with .46-.10 gauge strings. Now, I use the guitar in Drop C tuning, and I have not yet changed the strings since i got it, nor have i messed with the action or the bridges intonation.
Ever since i started tuning down to drop C, the fret buzz increased, much more than from when it was at standard tuning, but the buzz stayed at the same frets, around the 3rd and 4th frets. Every time i play a note on those frets, regardless what of string I press to the fret, i get terrible buzz that doesnt even sound like a note. (although the buzz is more intense on the 1st and 4th strings). Also, i just recently used a straight edge to see if the frets were leveled and i noticed that the 3rd and 4th frets were a bit lower than rest, as the rest were perfectly even.
Is this something that can be solved by just using heavier gauge strings or adjusting the action?? cause since i use Drop C tuning, i was thinking maybe that the strings i have now are too light and they are looser than before, which causes the buzz. or do i actually have to get my frets leveled?? someone please help.
Ever since i started tuning down to drop C, the fret buzz increased, much more than from when it was at standard tuning, but the buzz stayed at the same frets, around the 3rd and 4th frets. Every time i play a note on those frets, regardless what of string I press to the fret, i get terrible buzz that doesnt even sound like a note. (although the buzz is more intense on the 1st and 4th strings). Also, i just recently used a straight edge to see if the frets were leveled and i noticed that the 3rd and 4th frets were a bit lower than rest, as the rest were perfectly even.
Is this something that can be solved by just using heavier gauge strings or adjusting the action?? cause since i use Drop C tuning, i was thinking maybe that the strings i have now are too light and they are looser than before, which causes the buzz. or do i actually have to get my frets leveled?? someone please help.