Guitar help!

[Waffles]

Does anyone know how i can get the guitar raspy sound to stop? If anyone knows what i mean...

[=Death Hunter=]

Are u plugged into an amp? Is it the amp? Or the guitar?

 

A raspy sound could be because you have the overdrive (distortion) on. Most amps have a clean and dirty sound that's switchable.

[Waffles]

Are u plugged into an amp? Is it the amp? Or the guitar?

 

A raspy sound could be because you have the overdrive (distortion) on. Most amps have a clean and dirty sound that's switchable.

its an acoustic guitar no amp.

[Quovadis]

1: Do it buzzs when you play open strings?

2: Do it buzzs on any fret of the guitar?

3: Do it buzzs on any strings of the guitar?

 

May be doing that because of a too much used string.

May the neck that is curved too.

Edited September 15, 2012 by QuoVadiS

[Waffles]

1: Do it buzzs when you play open strings?

2: Do it buzzs on any fret of the guitar?

3: Do it buzzs on any strings of the guitar?

 

May be doing that because of a too much used string.

May the neck that is curved too.

1. Yes

2. 2nd and 3rd fret

3. 6th and 5th string

 

Used string? As in i have to switch them?

[Moller]

Cange your strings to another thickness. I have experienced the same thing as you described when I have tried out thinner (or thicker? I dont remember...) strings than I usually use on my guitar. Probably this will solve your problem. Wost case scenario: your neck is curved.

 

Good luck!

[Quovadis]

1. Yes

2. 2nd and 3rd fret

3. 6th and 5th string

 

Used string? As in i have to switch them?

I'm am pretty sure your neck is curved . You should get it to a luthier.

@Moller: If strings we're too loose it would first buzz on the 1st fret since it is the one that is nearest to strings.

Edited September 16, 2012 by QuoVadiS

[Moller]

Eyh man, Im just trying to think positive here! Curved neck is

[Quovadis]

Eyh man, Im just trying to think positive here! Curved neck is

Hmm could be repaired by a truss rod adjustement depending of the curve.

PS: This wasn't critism , trying to help too

[Waffles]

I'm am pretty sure your neck is curved . You should get it to a luthier.

 

lol so how much would it cost to get it fixed?

[Quovadis]

lol so how much would it cost to get it fixed?

full adjustement is usally 50-75$ but may not need full adjustement so maybe less

[Waffles]

full adjustement is usally 50-75$ but may not need full adjustement so maybe less

alright thanks, i ordered new strings, and if that doesnt fix the problem then ill get my guitar checked out. Thanks!

[Moller]

Feel free to update us with the result! And oh, dont forget this thread: http://fearless-assa...'' />

 

[=Death Hunter=]

Sounds to me like you just need to make a simple neck adjustment.

[=Death Hunter=]

Dude seriously don't pay someone to adjust your neck. You can do that at home in 5 mins with a Allen wrench.

 

Look in the sound hole inside the guitar where the neck starts. There should be a little hole where u can stick an Allen wrench in. If its not there its on the head of the neck behind the little plate right above the nut. When adjusting only make 1/4 turns at a time. It sounds like your strings are just a hair too low.

 

Remember after each 1/4 you will need to go thru and make sure your strings are in tune... teat out the frets if you need more just do more 1/4 turn at a time.

 

Righty tighty lefty loosey.

 

A turn to the right should bring your strings up from the fretboard. But double check online. If anything you will be able to tell if they're getting worse or better just remember to tune between adjustments its important!.

 

Worst scenario.... you don't have an adjustment rod.... in which case don't waste $ on fixing. Just buy better guitar

 

Good luck. Its easy man you got this