Buzzing is one of the most common problems on guitars, and there are many, many things that can cause it, and different solutions for each cause. So, we brought back our friend Wyatt Overman from Overman Guitars to make a completely comprehensive guide to every type of guitar buzz, and how to fix it. It's a doozie, but it's packed with everything you need to know about diagnosing and fixing a buzzing guitar for good.
We go through a number of different scenarios in this video, so feel free to skip around:
*Electric/General:*
01:54 - Neck Relief
08:20 - High Frets
11:13 - Kick-up
14:20 - Fret Divots
15:17 - Low-cut Nut slots
17:25 - Bridge Buzz
19:19 - Pickup Height
19:53 - Tuning Machines
*Bass-specific:*
20:48 - Break Angle
*Acoustic-specific:*
22:11 - Cables/Cable Retainers
22:51 - Loose Braces
23:25 - Loose Truss Rod
*General Notes:*
24:18 - Other factors that can cause buzz
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