Hey guys, just wanted to get some input on a JPX I recently bought off of EBay. The guitar is 10 out of 10 condition, it didn't even have any discernable pick scratches on the body and zero fret wear. However, I've noticed when I play the open G String I get an annoying buzz that can be heard when plugged in. This happens only when playing the open G, when I fret a G#/Ab the buzz goes away. The seller says that the strings on it where the strings that came from the factory, but he didn't know if they were hybrid 9's or 10's. None of the other strings buzz. Surely the nut would have been cut correctly from the factory? Maybe the first fret has popped up a little in the middle? BTW, I love the guitar and the features. Easiest playing guitar I've ever owned! Any thoughts?
- Thread starter JNowlin
- Start date
littlephil
Well-known member
It could be a few things, but since it buzzes only on the open string I'd say its probably the nut.
Its possible that the neck has shifted a little since the nut was cut, which is why its buzzing now, it would have been cut correctly from the factory.
Hold down the G at the 4th fret, then have a look at the 1st fret. There should be a very small gap between the string and the fret. If the string is touching, the slot is too low.
Its possible that the neck has shifted a little since the nut was cut, which is why its buzzing now, it would have been cut correctly from the factory.
Hold down the G at the 4th fret, then have a look at the 1st fret. There should be a very small gap between the string and the fret. If the string is touching, the slot is too low.
TheShreddinHand
Well-known member
Very hard for us to diagnose over the web and we've been told not to numerous times as it could be a number of things that need to be checked, but just my .02, you could always raise the saddle height for a quick/cheap fix.
-Eric
-Eric
beej
Moderator
In general, if you have buzzing on the lower frets you need more relief in the neck (loosen the truss rod). If the buzzing is on the higher frets, raise the saddle height. That's in general- obviously every neck is different.
It could be that you need a tad more relief. It could be that the nut is slightly low for that string. Could have a high first fret. And it could be that the buzzing doesn't bother you too much so you leave it (hey, I've got one or two that do that, not the end of the world, all guitars buzz a bit).
Beyond general advice, if you're concerned get somebody who knows what they're doing to take a look at it.
It could be that you need a tad more relief. It could be that the nut is slightly low for that string. Could have a high first fret. And it could be that the buzzing doesn't bother you too much so you leave it (hey, I've got one or two that do that, not the end of the world, all guitars buzz a bit).
Beyond general advice, if you're concerned get somebody who knows what they're doing to take a look at it.
Thanks for replying everyone. I wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something because my first thought was the the nut is not right on the g-string. I think I might give the neck a little bit more relief and see if that helps. It is a pretty prominent buzz, so I'll contact EBMM and see what they suggest.
A
applemacintosh
Why did I [disturbingly, initially] think this thread was about the gossip surrounding a guitarist in skimpy knickers, when I read the feed title in my newsreader?
Need coffee methinks... and to stop visiting 'those' websites!
Need coffee methinks... and to stop visiting 'those' websites!
Last edited:
