Buzzing E string..... MM Axis

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

My small E is buzzing. Has anyone here had to shim up the locking nut? I guess too it could be a high fret.

All the other strings are perfect. Any ideas?

 

[beej]

If it just started, your neck probably needs a tweek. That's what the truss rod is for

 

[Jimi D]

Does it buzz only when you play the open E? 'Cause that's the number one symptom of a nut that's too low. If it buzzes any other way, it's pro'ly not the nut... Like beej said, if it's just started, it's probably because your truss rod needs to be tweaked. It could also be your saddle height at the bridge, the neck angle vs. bridge height, etc. etc. It's really impossible to know what's going on with a description that reads simply "My small E is buzzing."

 

[Tim O'Sullivan]

Have you tried a new string?

 

[Dr. Tweedbucket]

Does it buzz only when you play the open E? 'Cause that's the number one symptom of a nut that's too low. If it buzzes any other way, it's pro'ly not the nut... Like beej said, if it's just started, it's probably because your truss rod needs to be tweaked. It could also be your saddle height at the bridge, the neck angle vs. bridge height, etc. etc. It's really impossible to know what's going on with a description that reads simply "My small E is buzzing."

Yep, it is open string only.

Truss rod is fine, all the other strings have a good balance of action to very slight buzz.

I guess I will shim the nut and see what happens.

 

[blackspy]

If it just started happening I can't really imagine it needing the nut shimmed.

 

[Mick]

My small E is buzzing. Has anyone here had to shim up the locking nut? I guess too it could be a high fret.

All the other strings are perfect. Any ideas?

shimmed my EVH a bit, no big deal just try.
There are professional shims for Floyds out there or cut one out of a beer can
I did that, works

 

[mlacommare]

Does it buzz when you take the locking nut off?

Mark