buzzing strings

T1nM4n · Post by **T1nM4n** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:43 pm

hey i have a problem with my strings buzzing on my acoustic, no matter how hard i press the fret it'll buzz with only moderate strumming, depending on the fret, im jsut looking for more a quick fix cuz i know my guitar isnt that good ne ways(ibanez aw100) and i want to get a new one once i get a lil more cash but i was wondering if maybe a lighter gauge string would do it, i currently play Elixir Medium, but was considering either the D'Addario EXP 80/20 bronze lights or maybe the EJ11 80/20 lights, any comments on any of these types of strings or and suggestions for sumthing that will help reduce buzzing but keep a nice bright sound

shess22 · Post by **shess22** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 5:57 pm

There are a few reasons why your strings could be buzzing

- you might just need to restring it, but probably not
- you might need to get a fret(s) sanded down
- you might need to reset your action

There are probably more reasons. I read on here once that the cold does something to the guitar to make it buzz, but im not entirely sure how that works.

Anyways, there are a few way to fix your problem but someone more knowledgeable on the subject will probably help you out.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 7:28 pm

try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod

topgun17 · Post by **topgun17** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 10:57 pm

might be your strings to close to your fret board to begin with

MahlerGrooves · Post by **MahlerGrooves** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:50 pm

praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod

I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Mon Apr 04, 2005 11:51 pm

MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.

oh, dont listen to praisedave. He doesnt know anything.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:33 pm

MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.

no, heavier strings put more tension on the fretboard and will raise your action slightly, often fixing minor buzzing problems

dont listen to BK, hes a douchebag

Ranting Thespian · Post by **Ranting Thespian** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 6:46 pm

don't listen to me, because I havn't posted anything on this subject.

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:40 pm

praisedave wrote:
MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.
dont listen to BK, hes a douchebag

Guess what? Life is a game, and you're the home team. Right now, the crowd is booing. Think about quiting.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:43 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:
MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.
dont listen to BK, hes a douchebag
Guess what? Life is a game, and you're the home team. Right now, the crowd is booing. Think about quiting.

wheres that clever zinger from?

Beauford33 · Post by **Beauford33** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:44 pm

praisedave wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:
MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.
dont listen to BK, hes a douchebag
Guess what? Life is a game, and you're the home team. Right now, the crowd is booing. Think about quiting.
wheres that clever zinger from?

I dont know. It might be original, I doubt it. Its a good one though.

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 7:44 pm

Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:
Beauford33 wrote:
praisedave wrote:
MahlerGrooves wrote:
praisedave wrote:try putting mediums on, if that dont work then adjust the truss rod
I thought the lighter the string gague, the less buzzing. I learn something new every day about guitar around here.
dont listen to BK, hes a douchebag
Guess what? Life is a game, and you're the home team. Right now, the crowd is booing. Think about quiting.
wheres that clever zinger from?
I dont know. It might be original, I doubt it. Its a good one though.

quite

T1nM4n · Post by **T1nM4n** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 10:47 pm

ok so i used to have elixir strings on them, medium gauge, and i jsut replaced them with d'addaio light, and its about the same amount of buzzing, should i have replaced them with a heviear gauge instead?

mangold · Post by **mangold** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 6:10 pm

T1nM4n wrote:ok so i used to have elixir strings on them, medium gauge, and i jsut replaced them with d'addaio light, and its about the same amount of buzzing, should i have replaced them with a heviear gauge instead?

yeah, but if you're already at mediums then you prolly shuldnt go heavy... try adjusting the truss rod ever so slightly (to the left) like 1/5 to 1/4 turn and let it settle over night

T1nM4n · Post by **T1nM4n** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:41 pm

now, i dont know much about this truss rod stuff so let me clarify, should the adjusting be done with strings on it already, cuz i already got the new ones on it right now and also would the adjsuting be done with the "nut type" thing that can be seen through the sound hole looking like it would go up the neck, if my mom didnt have my digital camera i could post a pic