View Full Version : Fret Buzz Wont Go Away
Priest Becker
10-03-2004, 10:12 PM
Ok I have had this thing recrowned and I have had the truss rod fixed because the stupid esp dealer but 0 resistance on the thing. After a couple months the fretbuz is back after beign recrowned. Is thier any way to get rid of this anoying thing that is making me pull every hair outa my head besides buying a new ax or keep getting this POS recrowned every 3 to 4 months. Or is this just something thats suposed to happen that frequently? Is thier an actual average amount of time your suposed to get it recrowned like once a year or what?
metalprep6969
10-04-2004, 03:37 PM
On my guitars, I normally let the low E (and B if applicable) buzz a little. If you play with distortion, you shouldn't be able to hear it through the amp. Other than that, you might just need to raise the action. No ur frets shouldn't have to be crowned that much at ALL, I've had my ESP for coming on two years and I haven't had them crowned once (they do need a good polishing though).
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Bizarro
10-05-2004, 04:57 AM
Generally buzzing is from low action... Doh!
The action is governed by 3 main items. Nut height, bridge height, and neck bow. If the nut is cut too low it'll buzz and you'll need a new nut. If the bridge is too low it'll buzz too. The neck is made of wood and it will change with the seasons. For example, if you have a hot humid summer and follow it with a hurricane or 3, that guitar neck will probably bend a little bit. ;)
I highly doubt you need to re-crown more than every 3-4 YEARS.
You should learn how to adjust the action and truss rod on your guitar. Go to the library and do some research!
Priest Becker
10-07-2004, 02:11 AM
I have done both and the only way to get rid of it is to raise the action crazy high!!!! But I have gotten rid of the horrid buzz and the distortion trick worked thanks guys.
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