Fret Buzz
reg
Posted 2009-10-03 9:09 AM (#395791)
Subject: Fret Buzz


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August 2009
Posts: 13

Location: waukegan, illinois
I have an ovation cc44 and currently encountering fret buzz when I play "G" on the 1st string at the 3rd fret. Any suggestions or quick, easy fixes?
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FlicKreno aka Solid Top
Posted 2009-10-03 9:19 AM (#395792 - in reply to #395791)
Subject: Re: Fret Buzz


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April 2006
Posts: 2491

Location: Copenhagen Denmark
This is what I did to an offending fret on a hummingbird:

Found a piece of wood and a small hammer
loosened strings
placed wood on offending fret ( pushing strings aside )
tapped with hammer on wood
tuned up
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Mark in Boise
Posted 2009-10-03 12:06 PM (#395793 - in reply to #395791)
Subject: Re: Fret Buzz


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March 2005
Posts: 12761

Location: Boise, Idaho
A bit more detail: follow the string up to find the offending fret. With a single high fret, you'll get the same note on two frets. Or use a good straight edge and it will rock on the high fret. If it's just one fret you can do with Flic said. If it's more than one, your neck may need adjustment or you might just need to add a shim or use heavier strings.
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