Guitar - Fixing Fret Buzz - Truss Rod Nut Adjustment

[JasonisDomo]

my fender acoustic buzzes on the 12th and 13th fret, how could i fix it?

[repairs101ca]

@JasonisDomo - Check bridge and nut heights. Check truss rod adjustment.

[jesusismyr0ck]

hello! could you help me? i have two guitars with fret buzz, one of them is an esp ltd h-207, and it only buzzes on the 4th fret of the g string and it buzzes on no other strings or no other frets on that string; and i have a takamine acoustic where the top two strings buzz and they're noticeably higher than the rest, do you know how i can fix this?

[repairs101ca]

@jesusismyr0ck - Sounds like you need more than a simple adjustment - the ESP may need to be refretted. I'm not sure what to male of your Takamine. Have you checked the bridge and nut heights? Maybe time to take them in to an expert,

[indgiu]

does this procedure also work with electric guitars?

[repairs101ca]

@indgiu - Yes! Keep in mind what I said to another viewer below:

"if you can't find the truss rod under a cover on the head (see video) you may find it by removing the strings and looking in the sound hole - or under a pickguard - or behind a pick-up - or there may not be a truss rod at all (common for classical guitars)."

Good luck!

[Z1LT01D]

look its adam savage from myth buster!!! i love that guy jEEZZy

[rellic67]

i have a left handed acoustic ibanez and i was wondering what tools should i get to fix the truss rod?

[repairs101ca]

@rellic67 - Start with a screwdriver to get the cover plate off and then have a look - might be a hex socket like in the video, or it might be an Allen drive, or maybe Torx... any complete 1/4" drive socket set should cover all the possibilities. Good luck!

[dropthedead15]

i can t get to the truss knob like you i have a sammik so if yo know how to help me please do

[repairs101ca]

@dropthedead15 - You don't give me a lot to go on (acoustic, classical or electric? model?) so I'll just say that if you can't find the truss rod under a cover on the head (see video) you may find it by removing the strings and looking in the sound hole - or under a pickguard - or behind a pick-up - or there may not be a truss rod at all (common for classical guitars). Good luck! 

[dropthedead15]

@repairs101ca sorry its an acoustic ,I've found out where it is already but thanks anyways for replying

[29dave]

This video contains good advice. I only had one note buzzing on my guitar -- it buzzed whenever I held the first fret on the high E string (the F note). I considered sanding down the second fret. Instead, I lowered the tension on my truss rod by turning it counterclockwise. The buzzing is gone now!

[bulhog001]

i just bought an acoustic guitar ,when you strum the open low E string ,the sound is good and doesnt buzz but when you strum the low E string in the 1st- around 6th fret ,it buzzes.please help me.

[repairs101ca]

@bulhog001 - If it's a new guitar the retailer should adjust it under warranty for free at least once. If it's an old guitar check the height of the "Bridge" and the "Nut" and replace as necessary. If you're a new player, show it to a veteran and ask their opinion. Otherwise, try what I did in the video. Back off the truss rod nut 120 degrees and retighten 30 degrees. Use a protractor or something if you're uncertain. Restring 24 hrs later. It should do the trick. Good luck!

[1337Tailz]

"if your gitar sounds like that, dont worry, it just needs a adjustement" Im so happy for hearing that :')

[altermann1ify]

I got a guitar in early May. I also got fret buzz, especially with the low E and A string. Is this expensive to get fixed? I'd be afraid of screwing something up if I did it myself

[repairs101ca]

@altermann1ify - If it's a new guitar the retailer should adjust it under warranty for free at least once. After that (here in Canada) major retailers charge about $75 and take about 3 weeks to get to it. Small shops can probably do it quicker and for less.

[nun1nh0Productions]

remove the strings....

fuck i have a floyd rose =(

[jenzeppelin]

Very cool! Can fix anything AND twiddles on the guitar! :)

[repairs101ca]

@jenzeppelin That's me playing "The Repairs101 Theme Song" on the guitar featured in this video. I got my first used guitar for $25 when I was 14 years old and... well... I paid more for this one.

[Sheeplvl2]

Not bad. Not bad. :)