Buzzing “B” String - FRETS.NET2024-03-29T15:55:15Zhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/forum/topics/buzzing-b-string?commentId=2177249%3AComment%3A89490&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRon , I have recently had to…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-11-29:2177249:Comment:1519542015-11-29T03:44:10.066ZLen Biglinhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/LenBiglin
<p>Ron , I have recently had to admit that I am getting older , and there are some very real sounds that just dont register in my ears , I get my 19yr old son to have a listen and he can nail it in seconds . Just the natural decline in our hearing , and years of turning up a Fender twin till it sounds good (9 or 10 )</p>
<p>Ron , I have recently had to admit that I am getting older , and there are some very real sounds that just dont register in my ears , I get my 19yr old son to have a listen and he can nail it in seconds . Just the natural decline in our hearing , and years of turning up a Fender twin till it sounds good (9 or 10 )</p> Maybe in a few more years whe…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-11-26:2177249:Comment:1520842015-11-26T17:52:44.130ZHesh Breakstonehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/HeshBreakstone
<p>Maybe in a few more years when someone resurrects an old thread we might find out by then...:)</p>
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<p>Seriously often a buzzing open string on an acoustic is a nut slot that is too low. The check is to fret each string between the second and third fret and hold. Then tap the same string directly over the first fret. There should be some space even if it's difficult to see and often you will hear a "tink" sound too when the string is not in contact with the first fret. If the…</p>
<p>Maybe in a few more years when someone resurrects an old thread we might find out by then...:)</p>
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<p>Seriously often a buzzing open string on an acoustic is a nut slot that is too low. The check is to fret each string between the second and third fret and hold. Then tap the same string directly over the first fret. There should be some space even if it's difficult to see and often you will hear a "tink" sound too when the string is not in contact with the first fret. If the string is laying on the first fret when held depressed between the 2nd and 3rd fret the nut slot is too low.</p>
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<p>Several remedies and of course the one to pick is the one that's appropriate for the instrument.</p>
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<p>1) Remove and shim nut.</p>
<p>2) Fill nut slot and recut to proper slot depth. We don't like the CA and dust fill and it never seems to last very long either so instead we use light cured composite dental fillings (that come in all manner of goober gobber matching shades...:) ).</p>
<p>3) Replace nut perhaps because of other issues as well like it's a lousy nut or you want to upgrade the material to bone or improve spacing, etc.</p>
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<p>Again the solution for you and your guitar should always take into account what's appropriate for the instrument. An example would be a Martin with the original ivory nut. The nut may also have been finished in place with finish on the sides such as with G*bson. In that case filling is preferred over knocking it off and how invasive that can be with finish chipping if not scored correctly, etc.</p>
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<p>If it's an import with no vintage value and a player and the nut is some kind of genuine, imitation pl*astic AND you may want a sonically superior solution in the process too knock it off and replace with a proper custom made and fitted bone nut.</p>
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<p>Happy Thanksgiving for all who celebrate it and I'm about ready to turn the oven on just now!</p> Thanks for this differentiati…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-11-19:2177249:Comment:1518812015-11-19T04:50:06.798ZRichard Baleshttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RichardBales
<p>Thanks for this differentiation of luthier/technician/repairman, Paul. I have always referred to myself as a technician to make the distinction from a luthier (builder), but it never crossed my mind to make the destination about a repairman. Henceforth I will.</p>
<p>Thanks for this differentiation of luthier/technician/repairman, Paul. I have always referred to myself as a technician to make the distinction from a luthier (builder), but it never crossed my mind to make the destination about a repairman. Henceforth I will.</p> I have a similar problem . Di…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2015-11-13:2177249:Comment:1518652015-11-13T02:46:10.708ZThomas J. Connerhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/ThomasJConner
<p>I have a similar problem . Did anyone figure out what it was ? Thanks</p>
<p>I have a similar problem . Did anyone figure out what it was ? Thanks</p> Mark
I keep going back and re…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-20:2177249:Comment:1330232014-05-20T19:40:00.191ZRon frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Ronfrazier403
Mark<br />
I keep going back and relearning what I have forgot.<br />
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I have idea to solve my bee buss is to use fly spray! What do you think?<br />
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Ron
Mark<br />
I keep going back and relearning what I have forgot.<br />
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I have idea to solve my bee buss is to use fly spray! What do you think?<br />
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Ron Ron, where are you digging up…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-11:2177249:Comment:1324292014-05-11T18:27:14.455ZMark Pollockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkPollock
<p>Ron, where are you digging up these two year old discussions? </p>
<p>Ron, where are you digging up these two year old discussions? </p> I have a banjo that has the s…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2014-05-11:2177249:Comment:1326082014-05-11T16:25:20.041ZRon frazierhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/Ronfrazier403
<p>I have a banjo that has the same problem the customer hears it and I cant and I cant find a thing wrong.</p>
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<p>I give up </p>
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<p>Ron</p>
<p>I have a banjo that has the same problem the customer hears it and I cant and I cant find a thing wrong.</p>
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<p>I give up </p>
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<p>Ron</p> I didn't know that Traynor st…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-06-14:2177249:Comment:895222012-06-14T02:58:12.349ZMark Pollockhttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/MarkPollock
<p>I didn't know that Traynor still makes guitars. :)</p>
<p>I didn't know that Traynor still makes guitars. :)</p> Hi Christian, see my previous…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-06-14:2177249:Comment:893532012-06-14T01:13:45.618ZRussell Vancehttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/RussellVance
<p>Hi Christian, see my previous post. </p>
<p>Hi Christian, see my previous post. </p> I think the bottom line is th…tag:fretsnet.ning.com,2012-06-14:2177249:Comment:895192012-06-14T00:32:08.855ZNed Knepphttp://fretsnet.ning.com/profile/NedKnepp
<p>I think the bottom line is that you should spend some time playing the guitar you intend to purchase. My Martin is a very good guitar but I've played some solid wood, U.S. made Martins that I didn't like so much. The same goes for lots of other brands too. Price isn't really a good indicator of how much you may like any given guitar.</p>
<p>I think the bottom line is that you should spend some time playing the guitar you intend to purchase. My Martin is a very good guitar but I've played some solid wood, U.S. made Martins that I didn't like so much. The same goes for lots of other brands too. Price isn't really a good indicator of how much you may like any given guitar.</p>