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I keep getting buzz on my G string...

(@cotton-eye-marc)
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I keep getting buzz on my G string, on several guitars. Anyone know why this happens?

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Topic starter Posted : June 7, 2020 11:23 AM
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(@g)
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The action might be too low. Maybe loosen the truss rod.

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Posted : June 7, 2020 12:17 PM
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(@j-phillips189btinternet-com)
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Thanks RG, I’ve had the same problem, interestingly it’s the same as Marc, the G string

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Posted : June 7, 2020 11:41 PM
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Eric Reinhardt
(@rinny51)
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I would agree, I recently was tweaking my truss rod and started getting a buzzing on the strings. It doesn’t take much try loosening it an eight of a turn to start

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Posted : June 8, 2020 10:12 AM
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 dom
(@dom)
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I was getting this on my D string. loosened the truss rod and it's good now. Helps for using a capo too.

I do like the low action though. Don't want to give the ole fingers anymore work than necessary.

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Posted : June 8, 2020 10:59 AM
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(@cotton-eye-marc)
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I dont think is the truss rod...its happening on a Gibson j45, an Alvarez ap66 and a Mexican Strat! I'm really baffled tbh, I think I need to spunk up the cash and get a professional to look at it. Is hard to do though coz I'm so tight with money! It terrifies me that I may have to pay £50 or more

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Topic starter Posted : June 8, 2020 5:40 PM
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Eric Reinhardt
(@rinny51)
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@cotton-eye-marc can you see where the string is vibrating too close to one of the frets?

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Posted : June 8, 2020 11:33 PM
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