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• Aug 6, 2018

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El Gringo

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I have one note that is buzzing on my R8 which is the B note on the A string and I am looking for the easiest fix as I am not tech savy and not comfortable messing around with the Truss Rod and was hoping someone could give me some advice please .

 

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• Aug 6, 2018

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El Gringo said:

I have one note that is buzzing on my R8 which is the B note on the A string and I am looking for the easiest fix as I am not tech savy and not comfortable messing around with the Truss Rod and was hoping someone could give me some advice please .

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Find a skilled guitar tech and ask them to check the fret.

 

• Aug 6, 2018

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This is a good time to go see a luthier. They don't charge much if they don't do much.
You can get a professional intonation done for $30. This includes truss rod adjustment.

 

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One note on one string? More likely a marginally lifted fret as opposed to a truss rod matter.

Normally, on newer guitars, and once confirmed that this is indeed the issue, I give the fret a little tap with a fret hammer. Takes about 5 minutes.

 

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fret level. Not a big job

 

• Aug 7, 2018

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Zentar said:

fret level. Not a big job

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If it is truly a single fret, then that is indeed an easy fix...hammer or single file fret level.

 

• Aug 7, 2018

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Thank you to all for your advice .

 

• Aug 7, 2018

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latestarter said:

One note on one string? More likely a marginally lifted fret as opposed to a truss rod matter.

Normally, on newer guitars, and once confirmed that this is indeed the issue, I give the fret a little tap with a fret hammer. Takes about 5 minutes.

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Holy Schmolly! Are you a tortoise? For me a hammer stroke is aboot 1/100 of a second! Man! I hope you don't build houses, but if you do I am sure you work in Austin!