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Nodixal
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04/04/2007 6:33 pm
hey guys, when i play a string especialy the 3 low ones, when i push on a fret ( and yes i do push before the fret) wether i push on it heavy or not, i hear the noise of the string vibrating over a fret and its rly annoying
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04/04/2007 7:02 pm
I'm no expert but you could have your action set too low. I have the same problem with the E at least low down on the neck. The higher up I go, the less of a problem it is.

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04/04/2007 7:18 pm
how is that fixed? raising the bridge?
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04/04/2007 10:59 pm
Yes normally, try that first
if you always take the lazy route
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04/05/2007 12:22 am
Low action will cause that. If you have a floating bridge, make sure the that end of the bridge is aligned with the body.

If you have a fixed bridge, there's usually some type of adjustment "parts". They vary from model to model. On my Gibson there are two nuts I can turn to raise of lower the bridge.

If you have a bend neck, that could also be a reason for the buzzing. You could work with the trust rod to adjust it but .... that's tricky.

Naturally the best way to solve that is go to the music shop and get someone to work on it but not everybody has the money to do it. But if you do go to the shop ask the guy to tell you how he did it :)
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04/05/2007 10:43 am
does the buzzing start/stop at a particular fret?

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04/05/2007 11:19 am
New strings also CAN cause that if they haven't had a chance to stretch all the way out yet. Probably not the case in your situation, but thought I'd throw it out there before you start raising bridges and turning on truss rods.
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04/05/2007 12:25 pm
Also the gauge of the string can have a part in this. On an acoustic extra lights will buss more than say lights.

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04/05/2007 1:56 pm
its an electric guitar, should i raise the bridge myself? it has to kind of allen screws to raise it
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04/05/2007 3:00 pm
Originally Posted by: Nodixalits an electric guitar, should i raise the bridge myself? it has to kind of allen screws to raise it


Yeah, just do it little by little.... :cool:

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04/06/2007 2:47 am
Try and turn the two allen screws evenly - so the saddle stays horizontal
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