the low E string on my electric guitar buzzes when played open. anything that I can do to fix this. It's a yamaha that is about 4 years old. I changed the strings recently to try to fix this, but it didn't work.
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the low E string on my electric guitar buzzes when played open. anything that I can do to fix this. It's a yamaha that is about 4 years old. I changed the strings recently to try to fix this, but it didn't work.
Yes and no. What type of guitar? What gauge strings?
Excellent webpage on it:
http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/buzzing.htm
good website. couple of good ideas that I can work with. thanks.
Can you tell exactly where the buzz is coming from? If its buzzing on the first fret then you probably need a new nut. Also, the springs/screws on the bridge tend to come lose now and then on the old Yamaha Pacifica models (the 112 IIRC)
it is coming from the first few frets.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jibalob
i think i may have bought strings that are too light for my current setup.
I might as well pile on.
Can anyone recommend a decent acoustic guitar for <$200 (this probably doesn't exist), <$500, <$1000?...
I guess I'm most interested in the <$500 option, as I'd like to improve over my POS that I've had for >8 years.
craigslist, craigslist, craigslist.
I believe thicker strings could alleviate this if it's mild due to tension issues. I'm not sure, but I had this problem then it went away some time after I started using the thickest strings around. I used them for a loooong time though and they may have done nothing anyways.
Not to toot my own horn but I recommend the Martin DCX1E. It is a low-end Martin that is acoustic-electric, and it really sounds amazing. It receives great reviews everywhere. Most places sell it for $700, but I got mine for about $550 new on sale. I imagine a good used one would be perfect for you. Here's a link... http://www.guitarcenter.com/Martin-D...74-i1148384.gcQuote:
Originally Posted by kingnat
Martins are pretty awesome.