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Post by martinguitartech on Mar 12, 2007 7:12:48 GMT -5
As a guitar tech, I came here to offer free advice in my spare time, to help others who have questions on Acoustic Guitars, that may include good choices and recommendations, guitar care, maintenance and repair or guitar building. Acoustic guitars are extremely tempermental and in order to establish and maintain their best playing ability, often only require a few minor adjustments to accomodate each players preferrence, and need the basic's of guitar care applied. Hope to hear from those of you interested in knowing more.
Dan
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Post by eyemnothowardstern on Mar 20, 2007 6:20:14 GMT -5
My acoustic guitar makes a buzzing noise lower on the neck between the 1st and 3rd frets and is hard to play from the 10th fret on up, the strings are real high and hard to push down. Can you or anyone tell me why?
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Post by martinguitartech on Apr 27, 2007 6:54:21 GMT -5
The unwanted buzzing sound on the lower frets could mean that your nut needs replaced. This will cause the strings to lay to close to the frets and will create an unwanted uzzing sound. It could also be possible that you may have a couple of bad frets that need replaced. I was reviewing this site in the methods offered for guitar repair. In regards to the strings being hard to push down, this is most often caused due to the "bridge" of the guitar. Some have screws and allow adjustment, in which case if you're having a hard time pushing the strings down, then you'd want to "lower" the bridge. But each time you make any such adjustment, keep in mind that it will effect the guitars intonation, which means it may not sound in 100% tune, depending on what your playing. I highly recommend 2 choices. The Guitar Repair guide by Dan Erlewine and or The Metal Method setup DVD. See thse books at: www.guitartabbooks.com/freelessons/gmaintenance.htmI have known of these guitar repair masters (they are famous worldwide) and these are the same methods we require our students to have in our shop who are learning guitar repair. Most music stores will charge you anywhere from $15.00 to $50.00 for a string & tune and intonation adjustment. You can purchase both of these for around or less the same price and have all the info you'll need to get started. For those interested in guitar repair school....here is some insight. I have met instructor Scott Morris in person. A great guy and most helpful to others. As it turns out, he actually went to school with Brian Galloup of Galloups Guitar School located in Rogers Heights MI. Brian was formerly trained by Dan Erlewine who formerly owned Dan Erlewines Guitar Shop formerly located in Big Rapids MI. Brian took over Dans former business and Dan now works at Stewart MacDonald Guitar. Brian now teaches guitar repair classes to students from all around the world. Good guitar builders and repairmen make good money. If your looking for direction for your future and a career, what could be more fun than working on the instrument you love and getting paid top dollar? I also highly recommend Brian Galloups Guitar School. Best of luck with your buzzing sound. I hope the tips I shared were somewhat helpful.  |
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