Question:
I have a terrible buzzing sound coming from the body of the guitar, not
the frets. Do you
have any idea what is causing the buzzing, and what I should do to
remedy the situation?
Thanks, Ned
Answer:
There are many things that can cause buzzing and you can't always
clearly tell where it's
coming from.
1. Check tuner hardware and truss rod cover plate if there is
one. Slightly tighten
the top nuts of the
tuners and all screws.
2. Make sure your strings are installed correctly. Make sure
the ball ends of the
strings are pulled up
tightly against the bridge and the
excess string on the tuner end is
trimmed off. Leave about 1/8".
3. Make sure your truss rod is not loose. Don't adjust it but make sure
it's snugged up a
little.
Rap on the back of the neck. If it still
rattles, take it to a
repairman. They know how to inject
stuff into the neck to fix it.
4. There's even a possibility that the pick guard could cause buzzing.
Make sure it's
secure and not lifting up.
More serious problems...
1. Cracks in the body.
2. Loose inside braces.
3. Loose bridge plate.
4. Loose top or back.
5. A split in a laminated body part, especially the top under the
bridge.
6. Any electronics installed? Good luck, you may never find it.
These more serious problems should be repaired by a competent
repairman.
Bob, Gman ( o )==#