Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Buzzing is one of the most common problems on guitars, and there are many, many things that can cause it, and different solutions for each cause. So, we brought back our friend Wyatt Overman from Overman Guitars to make a completely comprehensive guide to every type of guitar buzz, and how to fix it. It's a doozie, but it's packed with everything you need to know about diagnosing and fixing a buzzing guitar for good.
We go through a number of different scenarios in this video, so feel free to skip around:
*Electric/General:*
01:54 - Neck Relief
08:20 - High Frets
11:13 - Kick-up
14:20 - Fret Divots
15:17 - Low-cut Nut slots
17:25 - Bridge Buzz
19:19 - Pickup Height
19:53 - Tuning Machines
*Bass-specific:*
20:48 - Break Angle
*Acoustic-specific:*
22:11 - Cables/Cable Retainers
22:51 - Loose Braces
23:25 - Loose Truss Rod
*General Notes:*
24:18 - Other factors that can cause buzz
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Stringjoy is a boutique guitar string manufacturer located in Music City—Nashville, TN. Through innovative designs, first-rate materials, and labor-intensive winding techniques, we make it our mission to craft the finest strings in the world, bar none.
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Our Homebase: stringjoy.com
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Buzzing is one of the most common problems on guitars, and there are many, many things that can cause it, and different solutions for each cause. So, we brought back our friend Wyatt Overman from Overman Guitars to make a completely comprehensive guide to every type of guitar buzz, and how to fix it. It's a doozie, but it's packed with everything you need to know about diagnosing and fixing a buzzing guitar for good.
We go through a number of different scenarios in this video, so feel free to skip around:
*Electric/General:*
01:54 - Neck Relief
08:20 - High Frets
11:13 - Kick-up
14:20 - Fret Divots
15:17 - Low-cut Nut slots
17:25 - Bridge Buzz
19:19 - Pickup Height
19:53 - Tuning Machines
*Bass-specific:*
20:48 - Break Angle
*Acoustic-specific:*
22:11 - Cables/Cable Retainers
22:51 - Loose Braces
23:25 - Loose Truss Rod
*General Notes:*
24:18 - Other factors that can cause buzz
CHECK OUT OVERMAN GUITARS: overmanguitars.com
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL: youtube.com/stringjoy?sub_confirmation=1
SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL LIST: manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/subscribe?a=UemY8r&g=VmVi9a
WHAT'S OUR DEAL?
Stringjoy is a boutique guitar string manufacturer located in Music City—Nashville, TN. Through innovative designs, first-rate materials, and labor-intensive winding techniques, we make it our mission to craft the finest strings in the world, bar none.
FIND US AT...
Our Homebase: stringjoy.com
Instagram: instagram.com/stringjoy
TikTok: tiktok.com/@stringjoy
Facebook: facebook.com/stringjoy
Twitter: twitter.com/stringjoystaff
