Fret question

[jadaxis]

Hi all. My Axis has a very annoying buzz at the first fret on the G string. I've been playing this guitar for 8 years now and this problem didn't develop until that last year or so. It just seems that the string is too close to the fret, no matter what adjustments are made to the truss rod or bridge. There is no buzzing on any other string. Can a locking nut wear down? Is there anything to do other than re-fret?
Any suggestions/help is greatly appreciated!
J

 

[jcm900]

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[TNT]

J,

No need to "fret out"!!! I assume it's an older guitar that is out of warranty.

Can't be easier! Yes, the nut can "wear" down over time in the string rest.

Proceed carefully though:

1. You can slightly file down the first fret right where the string touches it.
2. Slightly "tap in" the first fret where it touches.
3. You can "elevate" the nut, however this would require other additional mods to the nut, and other concerns.
4. You can replace the nut

It is probably not a truss rod issue, because you said only one string at the first fret. So it is a localized correction that is needed.

 

[jadaxis]

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[GuitaRasmus]

J,

No need to "fret out"!!! I assume it's an older guitar that is out of warranty.

Can't be easier! Yes, the nut can "wear" down over time in the string rest.

Proceed carefully though:

1. You can slightly file down the first fret right where the string touches it.
2. Slightly "tap in" the first fret where it touches.
3. You can "elevate" the nut, however this would require other additional mods to the nut, and other concerns.
4. You can replace the nut

It is probably not a truss rod issue, because you said only one string at the first fret. So it is a localized correction that is needed.

As soon as you fret a string, the nut is out of the equation. It's probably a worn fret. I've done a lot of guitar work, and I wouldn't begin working on the frets myself. Take it to a tech, instead of running the chance of ruining the frets.