JP15 slight buzz

[lood]

Hey guys! as you may or may not know I've just received my jp15 blue berry burst!
After playing it a lil bit, I found that there's a buzz coming from the string (mostly bass and on frets 1-7).
To be honest, I'm not even sure if the buzz is actually being amplified or is it just from the strings themselves (It is being amplified when using the piezo though)

I'm not sure what to do.. should I go back to the store with it? release / add tension to the truss rod?
Thanks for any incoming help

 

[MajtasticVoyage]

Depending on where you got it, I would recommend taking it to your favorite trusted luthier for a quick setup if you're not comfortable making adjustments on your own. I'm sure it's fine. Probably just need to loosen the truss rod a hair, it sounds like. But always a good idea to have a good luthier in your back pocket. I doubt it'll need to be returned.

 

[gurtejsingh]

Hey guys! as you may or may not know I've just received my jp15 blue berry burst!
After playing it a lil bit, I found that there's a buzz coming from the string (mostly bass and on frets 1-7).
To be honest, I'm not even sure if the buzz is actually being amplified or is it just from the strings themselves (It is being amplified when using the piezo though)

I'm not sure what to do.. should I go back to the store with it? release / add tension to the truss rod?
Thanks for any incoming help

Excellent advice already provided by @MajtasticVoyage, I had similar issues with my JP15 and taking it to a luthier did solve most of my issues. I'll provide my 2 cents based on my experience:

First off, the JP15 has a brighter buzz compared to my older JP6, this is apparent due to the stainless steel frets, and the maple fingerboard (don't know exactly how much the fingerboard plays a role here). So, it took me a while to get used to it. It will definitely sound having a lot of buzz (with low action) when played unplugged or acoustically, so it's always good to test it through an amp before concluding. Also, if you have a low action, which this awesome guitar is very capable of, you are bound to have some fret buzz, that's just how it is.

Secondly, the amount of relief you have in your neck will also play a role in the buzz if everything else is setup right (bridge flush with body, saddle heights, string radius etc). Having too much of relief (front bow) will lead you to have some buzz towards the higher frets, and having too less relief (a very straight neck, or a possible back bow (not recommended!)) will lead to some fret buzz towards the lower frets specially on the lower strings (low E and A). You can adjust your relief by following this simple thumb rule:

Anti-clockwise rotation of the truss nut = More relief
Clockwise rotation of the truss nut = Less relief (Straighter neck)

Be sure to make slight rotations as already pointed out, and play a bit to see it's effect.

For me, it was more about getting used to the brighter buzz a bit, and also finding that right balance of relief, bridge, saddles and radius etc. You can use your eye to achieve most of it, but tools certainly help you getting there better.

Bottom line is, I know that my JP15 is capable of really low action, but for me (and I think for everyone else), comfort in playing and tone takes more priority than numbers. So, it might take you a bit to get the guitar setup to your needs, and once you bond with it, I am sure you'll absolutely fall in love with it.

As already said, take it to a trusted luthier in case you are not comfortable making adjustments to it.

Hope this helps. Cheers.

 

[beej]

Buzzing on the lower frets usually means you need more relief in the neck. Adjust it and see if it fixes your problem.