Fret buzz

Medders · #1 04-13-2009, 05:07 AM

The old Yamaha BB1200 is misbehaving and giving me fretbuzz around the 9th. Can't see any neck hump, anyone got any ideas?
Medders

Vincent P · #2 04-13-2009, 05:45 AM

Could be a number of things.
1. truss rod adjustment.
2. fret may need some dressing up.
3. has it been re-strung with a new and different set of strings.
4. excessive humidity, or dryness where you store the insturment.
5. saddle hieght.

Look into these as a start, and good luck; I know it can be quite annoying.

Medders · #3 04-13-2009, 01:22 PM

Thanks I'll take a closer look.

jcalo · #4 04-13-2009, 01:42 PM

I also have a BB-1200 however was experiencing some fret buzz around the 5th fret. I backed off the relief about one eighth of a turn and readjusted the saddle height. Problem resloved. I'm assuming you have the neck through body. Mine is a 1981. It has given me great service but I've never been able to get the action low enough to my satisfaction. Sound familiar?

Patrick Nelson · #5 04-13-2009, 03:29 PM

When was the last time that it had a proper setup (including fret-leveling and recrowning)? If it has been a while, then you may want to take it to a qualified luthier.

Medders · #6 04-14-2009, 11:18 AM

I need to try and adjust the saddle height I think, but it's long overdue a pro set up!