How To Fix Fret Buzz On Your Guitar (Complete Guide)

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Why is my guitar buzzing? What causes fret buzz on a guitar and how do I get rid of fret buzz on my electric guitar? Jim DeCola answers these questions and more in our complete guide to fixing fret buzz on your electric guitar. ▶ Get all the tools you need to adjust the action on your guitar HERE: https://bit.ly/3xs4AAB ▶ Get the T-shirt Jim is wearing: https://bit.ly/4cLwpE6 ▶ Shop Your Gibson Guitars HERE: https://bit.ly/3U6fMM7 Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola is back again with the “Gibson’s Guide to Guitar Setup and Maintenance” series. This time Jim’s addressing a common problem that plagues most guitarists - fret buzz, otherwise known as string buzz. Fret buzz is an issue we experience for various reasons, including worn frets, bridge placement, changes in humidity and more. With Jim’s expertise, we’ll learn how to identify and troubleshoot fret buzz, how to fix fret buzz and how to decide what’s causing your guitar to buzz so you can get your guitars back up and running in no time! Watch as Jim shows you how to identify if your electric guitar neck is back-bowed or under-bowed, how to use the truss rod to adjust for fret buzz, how pickup heights affect fret buzz, how to decide whether your guitar neck or nut is causing fret buzz or whether the bridge of your guitar is causing your guitar to buzz. Best of all, Jim shows you the easy way to fix (and completely get rid of) fret buzz in a matter of minutes. For more detailed information on guitar setup and maintenance, or more complicated DIY repairs, be sure to check out Gibson’s FREE Virtual Guitar Tech service at https://www.gibson.com/en-US/Support/Virtual-Guitar-Tech #gibson #gibsontv #guitarmaintenance Chapters: 0:00 What is fret buzz on a guitar & what causes it? 1:08 Is your guitar neck back-bowed or under-bowed? 2:16 How to tell if your guitar neck is back-bowed 4:02 How to tell if your guitar neck is under-bowed 4:59 Nut causing fret buzz & how to fix it 8:08 Bridge causing fret buzz & how to fix it 9:56 Pickup height causing fret buzz & how to fix it 11:25 Uneven frets causing fret buzz & how to adjust the neck 15:10 Recommendations & playing style affect string height 📼 Related Videos To Watch Next: ▶ Watch every episode on how to set up your Gibson guitar: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7qLGYJiRJ1jb_SQ3VViUkEZ-TXNeZ09N ▶ Learn how to adjust your guitar neck easily: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxyhIPVu0zo ▶ Watch Slash talk about his new album "4": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wKi26ZSyQE Find Your local Gibson Dealer: https://www.gibson.com/en-US 📩 Get Gibson guitar news before ANYONE else: https://bit.ly/GetGibsonNEWS 📱Follow Us On Social Media For The latest Guitar Gear! ▶Twitter/X: https://X.com/gibsonguitar ▶Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar/ ▶Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gibson/ 🔔 Subscribe To Our Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@gibsonguitar SHOP GIBSON BRANDS https://www.gibson.com/ https://www.epiphone.com/ http://www.kramerguitars.com/ http://www.steinberger.com/ https://www.krkmusic.com/ https://www.mesaboogie.com http://www.maestroelectronics.com ABOUT GIBSON BRANDS Gibson, the leading iconic guitar brand, has shaped the sounds of generations of musicians and music lovers across genres for 127 years. Founded in 1894 and headquartered in Nashville, Gibson Brands has a legacy of world-class craftsmanship, legendary music partnerships, and progressive product evolution that is unrivaled among musical instrument companies. The Gibson Brands portfolio includes Gibson, the leading guitar brand, as well as many of the most beloved and recognizable music brands, including https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialEpiphone, which has been on every stage since 1873, Kramer, the original MADE TO ROCK HARD guitar brand, MESA/Boogie, the home of tone, and KRK, behind great music for over 30 years, and Maestro, the founder of effect pedals. Gibson Brands is dedicated to quality, innovation, and sound excellence so that music lovers for generations to come will continue to experience music shaped by Gibson Brands.