Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
String buzz is a common problem with acoustic guitars. In this video, luthier Ron Ruggiero shows you how to diagnose and fix most causes of string buzz.
If you are having problems with string buzz on your acoustic guitar, the solution is often something you can fix yourself.
A dehumidified guitar can often have string buzz because the guitar top has essentially sunk and dropped the action of the neck. But if your guitar is properly humidified, the cause of string buzz can be tracked back to a number of things. String buzz could be attributed to the straightness of your neck, uneven frets or the height of your saddle or nut. See how to diagnose and fix string buzz like a pro in this video.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Assessing a bowed neck
1:21 Adjusting uneven frets
2:49 Nut height issues
4:48 Other mechanical failures that cause buzz
5:38 Saddle height adjustment
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String buzz is a common problem with acoustic guitars. In this video, luthier Ron Ruggiero shows you how to diagnose and fix most causes of string buzz.
If you are having problems with string buzz on your acoustic guitar, the solution is often something you can fix yourself.
A dehumidified guitar can often have string buzz because the guitar top has essentially sunk and dropped the action of the neck. But if your guitar is properly humidified, the cause of string buzz can be tracked back to a number of things. String buzz could be attributed to the straightness of your neck, uneven frets or the height of your saddle or nut. See how to diagnose and fix string buzz like a pro in this video.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:18 Assessing a bowed neck
1:21 Adjusting uneven frets
2:49 Nut height issues
4:48 Other mechanical failures that cause buzz
5:38 Saddle height adjustment
Don’t miss another video. Subscribe now. youtube.com/ElixirStringsMedia?sub_confirmation=1
Find out more about Elixir Strings long lasting tone: bit.ly/36hbh6J
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/elixir_strings
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/elixirstrings
