HELP w/ guitar buzzzzing........

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gabel8
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HELP w/ guitar buzzzzing........

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i have a takamine EG334SC and i am having a problem with the high e string. the second and third frets make the string buzz and it almost deadens the string. any ideas what is wrong with it or what i should do about it?

any help would be great thanks.
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did you change your strings and if you did, did u change to a heavier wieght?
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either your action is too low or the frets need shaven.

Do a search there are at least 30 other threads with this same question.
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dont shave frets
adjust truss rod. (slightly)
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im starting to get a little buzzing...it sucks. i've never had my guitar set up professionally since I bought it (haven't been able to find a good place to take it). i'd really like it to stop buzzing fo sho.
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Reckless Mind wrote:im starting to get a little buzzing...it sucks. i've never had my guitar set up professionally since I bought it (haven't been able to find a good place to take it). i'd really like it to stop buzzing fo sho.
im startin to get a bit of a buzz on low e at 7, i think its the weather
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