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Headstock Buzz

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deju1980

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Feb 15, 2018
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Hi!

Just a quick question. I have a 2008 Les Paul Special (which is awesome btw!), however the headstock seems to buzz a bit when playing without being plugged into an amp. When it's plugged in, it's not noticable, however I often play without an amp to avoid annoying the neighbours. Could it be a loose machine head, or something like that?

Thanks!
 
Toecutter

Toecutter

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Feb 21, 2003
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Check the tuner buttons. I had a loose one on my R9 that did the same thing. I used a few drops of CA glue to fix it.
 
renderit

renderit

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Jan 19, 2009
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Also check the truss rod nut and cover screws. I have seen them come from the factory so loose they buzz (both the screws on the TR cover and the TR nut but also a poorly cut nut as in string nut).
 
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