Fret buzz appear

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 04:28 AM

Hi all,
I have developed a small fret buzz on my low E. It has been fine and come from no where?
What is the cause and solution to this please guys?
Cheers
Mark

rockstar232007 · 08-10-2010, 04:31 AM

A pro setup!

LPs are VERY temperamental when it comes to weather, so ANY changes in the temperature can even slightly affect the action, which can lead to buzzing.

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 04:33 AM

Had it pro setup before delivery to me, and as I said, been totally on the nose for 3 months, now, almost over night its come on.

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 04:34 AM

Only thing thats been different is I have been playing drop D for the last few weeks

charveldan · 08-10-2010, 04:37 AM

Temp & humidity changes cause the neck to change shape, typically i do a set-up twice a year, this year has been really bad, i've had to tweak the action about 4 times.

Loosen the 4th, 5th, & 6th strings and raise your bridge on the low "E" side 1/4 turn at a time, retune, if neccesary repeat til the buzz goes away.

If you raise the bridge more than half a turn on the low E side, raise the high E side slightly as well.

rockstar232007 · 08-10-2010, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Mark

Had it pro setup before delivery to me, and as I said, been totally on the nose for 3 months, now, almost over night its come on.

Anything could have happened in those 3 months, as I said, they are very temperamental. You should have it setup about twice a year (once in the spring/summer, and once in the fall/winter). And, just for future reference? It's better to get guitars setup AFTER you receive them, because the action/setup can get messed up during transport, which is one of the many causes of having to get most guitars setup in the first place.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Mark

Only thing that's been different is I have been playing drop D for the last few weeks

Well, there you go! The neck has probably back-bowed slightly due to the lack of pressure/pull of the strings.

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 04:42 AM

THanks both of you guys, some great help. Never had to do the setup twice a year before but the weather has been odd this year so think you are both spot on.
Cheers
Mark

rockstar232007 · 08-10-2010, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Mark

THanks both of you guys, some great help. Never had to do the setup twice a year before but the weather has been odd this year so think you are both spot on.
Cheers
Mark

Glad we could help! Let us know how it turns out!

RobS · 08-10-2010, 05:22 AM

Playing with different tuning to what the guitar was setup to would most likely be the cause, especially if you have a very low action.

I just adjusted the neck on mine as this winter is the 1st we have really had in years and as others have mentioned LP's are sensitive to the weather.
Plays like an absolute dream now.

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 05:28 AM

Thanks Rob

92Standard · 08-10-2010, 05:30 AM

As was mentioned above, tuning to drop D is most likely the culprit (as is the weather change as well). Thats why most guys have certain guitars for different tunings and leave them like that.

MyJuniorRocks · 08-10-2010, 05:32 AM

possibly the string could be knackered. All that drop D and thrashing M'larki.

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MyJuniorRocks

possibly the string could be knackered. All that drop D and thrashing M'larki.

LOL, I resemble that remark

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 05:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92Standard

As was mentioned above, tuning to drop D is most likely the culprit (as is the weather change as well). Thats why most guys have certain guitars for different tunings and leave them like that.

One for drop D, one for standard, one for E Minor..... I need another LP

Think the wife will swallow that reasoning

errrrr

NO

RobS · 08-10-2010, 06:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Mark

One for drop D, one for standard, one for E Minor..... I need another LP

Think the wife will swallow that reasoning

errrrr

NO

Just get another one, make sure it's the same colour...she wouldn't even know!!!!!!

Big Mark · 08-10-2010, 06:12 AM

lol, bad bad man

08-10-2010, 04:28 AM	#1 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Fret buzz appear Hi all, I have developed a small fret buzz on my low E. It has been fine and come from no where? What is the cause and solution to this please guys? Cheers Mark __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

08-10-2010, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
rockstar232007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Born and raised in South Detroit... Posts: 8,440 Thanks: 232 Thanked 80 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear A pro setup! LPs are VERY temperamental when it comes to weather, so ANY changes in the temperature can even slightly affect the action, which can lead to buzzing. __________________ "If LPs were women, Epis would be the gold-diggers; Most of them are beautiful, but just end up taking all of your money!" - Me (So, I quoted myself! Big whoop! Wanna fight about it?!)

08-10-2010, 04:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear Had it pro setup before delivery to me, and as I said, been totally on the nose for 3 months, now, almost over night its come on. __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

08-10-2010, 04:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear Only thing thats been different is I have been playing drop D for the last few weeks __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

08-10-2010, 04:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
charveldan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somewhere with a Friedman Marshall & Les Paul. Posts: 784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear Temp & humidity changes cause the neck to change shape, typically i do a set-up twice a year, this year has been really bad, i've had to tweak the action about 4 times. Loosen the 4th, 5th, & 6th strings and raise your bridge on the low "E" side 1/4 turn at a time, retune, if neccesary repeat til the buzz goes away. If you raise the bridge more than half a turn on the low E side, raise the high E side slightly as well. __________________ Marshall, Gibson, Fender, Charvel/Jackson. After the Firebird X, i'm quite convinced Henry Juszkiewicz is crazy.

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08-10-2010, 04:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear THanks both of you guys, some great help. Never had to do the setup twice a year before but the weather has been odd this year so think you are both spot on. Cheers Mark __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

08-10-2010, 05:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
RobS Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 58 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Fret buzz appear Playing with different tuning to what the guitar was setup to would most likely be the cause, especially if you have a very low action. I just adjusted the neck on mine as this winter is the 1st we have really had in years and as others have mentioned LP's are sensitive to the weather. Plays like an absolute dream now. __________________ Melbourne.Australia Marshall JCM 800 Marshall JCM 900 Gibson Les Paul Traditional Ibanez Paul Stanley Custom Epiphone Les Paul Custom

08-10-2010, 05:28 AM	#10 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear Thanks Rob __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

08-10-2010, 05:30 AM	#11 (permalink)
92Standard Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Huntersville North Carolina Posts: 1,477 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear As was mentioned above, tuning to drop D is most likely the culprit (as is the weather change as well). Thats why most guys have certain guitars for different tunings and leave them like that.

08-10-2010, 05:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
MyJuniorRocks Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Kent Posts: 319 Thanks: 4 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear possibly the string could be knackered. All that drop D and thrashing M'larki. __________________ More than one pick-up is a waste gear:59 L/P jr, 02 R7, 79 Deluxe, 67 SG jr, Flying V Custom, Flying V faded, Gibson AFD slash model, PRS signature '89, '75 P bass, Sting P bass, F/less jap P-bass 70's re-issue, Ovation custom Balladeer, WKZ Little Devil , the list goes on http://wkz-amps.com

08-10-2010, 06:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Big Mark Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 249 Thanks: 4 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Fret buzz appear lol, bad bad man __________________ Washburn Force ABT 5 (cira 89) 2012 Fender USA P Bass Ibanez Metal monster ESP Vyper (paint by Sveeart) Hagstrom Viking Engl Gigmaster 15 Blackstar 408 In progress, Sabre bass project

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