Fret Buzz?!

[Wolfpackleader6]

I have a problem: I recently purchased an Ibanez Sr706. It plays well, but there is a horrible fret buzz coming from the 'E' and 'A' strings in particular. The action is set to just the perfect height, so I really don't wanna fiddle with it.

ow do I eliminate the fret Buzz?

[allexcosta]

You mean, you get buzz from the open strings? Could be the nut, or neck too straight...

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Wolfpackleader6

The action is set to just the perfect height, so I really don't wanna fiddle with it.

If there is buzz on the E and A strings, the action is not perfect. But it is a complex equation having to do with fret levelness, fretboard radius, string height, relief, nut height and playing technique. It takes a bit of study to figure it all out, but if you have the time and inclination, learn it all - it's worth the effort. If not - well that's what techs are for.

[Chasarms]

Getting rid of the buzz is just part of the setup process. Getting the action low without buzz is a combination of correctly installed and leveled frets, nut, correct relief in the neck and, of course, the saddle heights.

Without knowing more about the nature of the buzz, like when it happens and when it doesn't, it's impossible to speculate which of the above to look into.

[Gaius46]

Aside from all of the possibilities already listed don't overlook your technique. When I was a ham handed youth - as opposed to the ham handed old man I am today - I complained to a tech about excessive fret buzz on a Ric 4001 I was playing at the time. His comment was - "you're digging in way too hard" - and he proceeded to play all over the neck with nary a buzz. It wasn't the bass. It was the way I was playing. I because much more concious of right hand technique and the problem went away.

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Gaius46

Aside from all of the possibilities already listed don't overlook your technique.

Originally Posted by Turnaround

But it is a complex equation having to do with fret levelness, fretboard radius, string height, relief, nut height and playing technique.

Um??

[lethargytartare]

Originally Posted by Turnaround

Um??

Someone needs a hug...