Buzz at the e6 string 11th fret
What size wrench is used to adjust neck. I have some buzzing strings when I play open chords and a dead spot at the high e string at the 11th fret. Can this be adjusted in the neck? The guitar is 10 yrs old and has not recieved any abuse in the past, just a couple of tip overs at floor level.
Music - Washburn - D10sbc Acoustic Guitar
Answers & Comments
Have you changed strings on it? Old strings get worn spots in them from rubbing on the frets that will cause these type of symptoms. If you put new strings on and get the same issue, check your neck relief (the amount of bow in the neck) to do this, hold your low E string at the first fret, and at the 12th or 14th fret. The neck should have a slight bow in the middle that puts it between 1/16" and 1/8" or so away from your string. If it does not have enough bow in it, you can adjust the truss rod. Most guitars use an allen wrench for this, it will be inside the soundhole on an acoustic usually, and on an electric it is normally on the headstock under a cover. There are many how-to's online about adjusting a truss rod, the key is to do it very slowly, only do about a 1/2 turn a day, retune, check it again the next day. Loosen the truss rod to put more neck relief, tighten to straighten the neck. If this still doesn't fix you up, let me know, and I'll tell you where to go from there.