Buzz on E string only

crikker · #1 10-10-2008, 01:09 PM

I posted this on the Setup and Repair board and one of the replies was that possibly I need to change strings. Here's what I posted and have any of you had a similar problem?

I have a Peavey T-40 (that's not the problem ) that only has fret buzz on the E string. Here's the last thing I "discovered".

All on the E string only.
A#-played normal, no buzz. If string is bent, it buzzes.
B-played normal, no buzz. If string is bent, it buzzes but not as much as the A#.
C-played normal, BUZZ bad. If string is bent, no buzz.
C#-played normal, Buzz. If string is bent, no buzz.

I also seem to get a clanging while fretting in this area that I don't get in other areas. It's probably my fretting technique but it's only on these frets. Is this a problem with the higher frets somehow? Again, it only buzzes on the E at those frets.

Any ideas? Would a string change maybe help? I bought the bass last fall and have no idea how long the strings have been on. Thanks.

MatticusMania · #2 10-10-2008, 01:13 PM

Try doing a set-up, or have someone do one for you. You might need some truss rod adjustments.

fretlessman71 · #3 10-10-2008, 01:14 PM

You might also have uneven wear on your frets.

jefkritz · #4 10-10-2008, 01:17 PM

sounds to me like your 9th fret is high on the E-side. if you look closely, you might be able to see the fret rising out of the wood. that happened pretty bad on one of my guitars - i glued it and clamped it down. not the best fix but it worked.