Why are the strings on my acoustic guitar making buzzing sounds?
B.J. asked:
When I strum without fretting, the low E string and the D string (a little bit) make buzzing sounds. Do I just need to replace the strings or should I just get a new guitar?
When I strum without fretting, the low E string and the D string (a little bit) make buzzing sounds. Do I just need to replace the strings or should I just get a new guitar?
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Could be the neck needs an adjustment…
(when the neck twists a bit, the strings can lightly hit a fret here or there, causing the buzz…)
If you’re certain the buzz is coming from the strings/soundboard, then that’s likely the cause.
It won’t cost much to take it in to a music store and have it adjusted, as it’s not something you’ll want to try on your own, as you could snap the neck.
Good Luck! Nightsihde
If this is a recent problem, you might want to check your guitar’s tuning; changes in temperature can affect the neck of your guitar just enough to get it out of tune and cause the strings to buzz. Alternatively, you can switch to heavier-gauge strings to help with buzzing (although this usually applies to dropped tunings) If that doesn’t work, take your guitar to the nearest instrument store/repair shop and have them help you fix the problem; Nightsidhe is right, if you haven’t studied guitar construction and repair, then don’t try to fix it yourself. Cody
There are a few ways to fix the buzzing strings. The problem is that the string is vibrating against the metal fret somewhere on the fretboard.
The cheapest and easiest quick fix is to take all of your strings off, and put a little piece of paper underneath the saddle to raise it up a little bit. Over time either the string can eat at the plastic, causing it to be a bit lower, or the pressure from the strings can push the saddle down.
The other fix is to get the truss rod adjusted at a music shop. Do not try this yourself because you could permanently hurt the guitar. This might give you higher action, but the buzzing should be fixed.
Stephen Stephen
dont get a new guitar just for that reason loads of guitars do that even if u got a new guitar it will do that, it’ll probably just need new strings dont worry about it my and loads of other people have the same problem.
Thank You Mike D
Try a heavier gauge string, or higher the bridge/saddle, maybe loosen truss rod, or maybe a high fret that needs lowering..fret the string at the first fret hold the string down on the 12th fret..there should be a slight bow in the neck allowing for the vibration of the string..if that doesn’t work and you live near Watford come and see me and I can give you some more advice..lol..but don’t buy another guitar because of this.. James
This happened to my guitar! adjust the truss rod, or raise the bridge. Replacing the strings won’t help, but if your guitar is still on warranty, you might want to take it back and get a better one=P Wade