Sometimes buzzes happen at unexpected places. That is, the string will be buzzing on a fret you wouldn't expect it to buzz on. Mike is talking about a problem that is a bit different from the usual nut slot problem. Most people assume that the maximum excursion of a plucked string always occurs at the midpoint, but that is only true in the steady state after the initial transients have died down, if the string was plucked anywhere but the midpoint.
So, if you pluck or strum 3 inches from the saddle, the string will mirror that displacement at 3 inches from the nut, at least until the higher-order harmonics die down. If the clearance over the frets at the part of the neck that is opposite from where you pluck or strum is not adequate, you'll get a buzz for the first few milliseconds of the note.
The trouble is that it is one of those things that are difficult to describe without pictures. When I'm talking about the "vibrational excursion" of the strings, I mean the extent to which they move side-to-side or up-and-down when vibrating.
Most folks think that the point of maximum excursion is always at the middle of the string, and this is indeed true as the note is dying out or if the string is plucked at the midpoint.
My point was that -- in reality -- the point of maximum excursion of the string immediately after plucking it is at wherever you pluck it AND at a point the same distance from the opposite end of the string. This is important and often overlooked or misunderstood when an instrument is set up. An instrument may sound fine with a given action and a flat fretboard when picked at the 12th fret, but buzz horribly at the onset of each note when picked at the 18th fret because there is not sufficient string clearance over the 7th fret.
Yow, that's some great information there, Hobbit. Can you list other problems that may cause buzz? Action too low Nut slot too wide Joined Apr 2, Messages 6, Points 0. Kekani New member. Joined Apr 11, Messages 1, Points 0. Joined Feb 13, Messages Points 0. Howlin Hobbit said:.
I'm really no expert on this. I get all sorts of hate and discontent aimed at me because I will often say, "No, don't just buy the nearest cheapie, it really does make a difference when you buy a better instrument. Change strings first then seek out all other options I change about 30 sets of ukulele strings a day and invariably I will find one or two just bad strings straight from a new pack MGM said:.
Try new strings first [ Click to expand Joined Feb 6, Messages 11, Points 0. Joined Dec 2, Messages Points 0. I got my ukue re-setup and frets have been evened out, but it still buzzes.
Joined May 10, Messages 15, Points 0. Joined Dec 1, Messages 21 Points 0. My A string buzzes on the 7th fret and the 7th fret only. Would that be the nut or saddle or what? It's really annoying. If you mean it buzzes when you fret it at the 7th, then it's unlikely to be the nut. If it is ONLY when you fret at the 7th then the first thing I'd check would be to see if the 8th fret is a tiny, tiny bit raised at the treble side.
Also, the 7th fret could be just a tiny bit lower than the others. A straight-edge or steel rule laid along the fretboard will often show up any frets that stand high as it will rock on them. Low frets can be harder to spot without experience.
Oh, and also check for kinks in the string around there. Joined Mar 16, Messages Points 0. Christie New member. Joined Apr 17, Messages 58 Points 0. Hello, My symptoms aren't quite described in your list. But I am hoping you can help. I have a very resonant uke. I have been noticing intermittent buzzing and now that I have changed to worth clears which makes the uke sound really great the buzzing is even more pronounced.
Dinking around I have found that if I partially fret something on my G string and it is a note I am playing on my A string, I get a buzzing that sounds like it comes from the bridge area. I don't have to strum the G string at all. I can just pick the A string and the buzz will occur either open if A note on g is partially fretted or any note on A fretted with a corresponding unison note on G string partially fretted but not strummed. Further, I am finding that this happens when any unison note on another string is partially fretted even though that string is not played i.
Have you any explanation or cure? Hidden Character New member. Joined Apr 1, Messages Points 0. Sometimes the inside wires of your pickup have crept over to lightly touch the top, causing them to rattle. You may be able to reach in and push them over. If there is a lot of loose cable, you can add a small self-adhesive clip designed for clipping computer cords out of the way.
Just place it inside the uke through the sound hole, on the inside waist of the uke. This is a more significant issue that a pro will have to fix. You can tell if this is the problem by tapping with your finger on the outside of the uke on the front and back.
The tap should resonate like a drum, if it makes a dry crack or rattle sound, then a brace is cracked or unglued. The absolute most common cause of a buzz is a high fret or frets. This could be just one note on your uke buzzing, or it could be several notes on one string in a row. Even if your uke had no high frets when it left the shop, they could develop over time with changes in temperature and humidity.
You may have noticed the buzz only when you started playing up the neck, fingerpicking, and playing single-note melodies. Even a high-quality instrument from a professional luthier or factory may need a little fret dressing after a couple of years.
Just consider it a 1,mile checkup. There are several reasons why your ukulele is rattling, the most common being, having a faulty technique. No one can deny that this is one of, if not the most important factor affecting how your ukulele sounds.
If you are a beginner, make sure you are pressing the strings against the neck hard enough. Furthermore, playing clean will make you sound more professional even if you are a beginner. The only way to do this is to practice the basics.
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