Problem with one string on one fret..

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Problem with one string on one fret..
Topic Started: Dec 6 2008, 04:29 PM (324 Views)
toodles	Dec 6 2008, 04:29 PM Post #1
Newbie Posts: 6 Group: Members Member #8,985 Joined: November 11, 2008	Hey guys. Today I've noticed there is a problem with my Tanglewood acoustic. For some reason the G string sounds weird when played at the 12th Fret. It's not a buzzing sound as such, more of a 'tinny' kind of sound? It's really strange. All the other strings sound fine at the 12th fret, and G string itself sounds fine at EVERY SINGLE other fret except the 12th one. This is bizarre. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong? I should point out that the G string was playing fine at the 12th fret the last time I played the guitar, which was 3-4 days ago. Edited by toodles, Dec 6 2008, 04:35 PM.



mynameisDavid	Dec 6 2008, 06:58 PM Post #2
Member Posts: 1,102 Group: Moderator Member #294 Joined: March 2, 2007	Maybe an old string?
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toodles	Dec 6 2008, 07:49 PM Post #3
Newbie Posts: 6 Group: Members Member #8,985 Joined: November 11, 2008	But then wouldn't the string sound funny on it's own and at every other fret??



voodoorider	Dec 6 2008, 09:20 PM Post #4
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	Id say the 13th fret is in need of a light file (although it could be any of the frets in front of it.) When frets wear down just to a certain point the string will catch one of the frets in front of it very lightly which takes off the edge of the tone and makes a horrible tinny sound like you describe when fretted, most of the time when fretting directly behind it but not always, it's more common at the first fret when the nut wears down ... if it isn't that then it's a bit of a mystery :/ Edited by voodoorider, Dec 6 2008, 09:24 PM.
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monwobobbo	Dec 6 2008, 09:25 PM Post #5
Posts: 1,032 Group: Moderator Member #8,625 Joined: June 23, 2008	perhaps your g string has a flat spot on that section of the string or there is a problem with the fret or fret board in that spot. change the string and see what happens
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voodoorider	Dec 8 2008, 07:28 PM Post #6
Garry Posts: 673 Group: Members Member #8,964 Joined: November 3, 2008	And... if or when you find out Toodles I'm pretty sure we'd all like to know what the problem was.
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korp	Dec 12 2008, 01:01 PM Post #7
Member Posts: 39 Group: Members Member #9,061 Joined: December 11, 2008	It is very hard to help without seeing the guitar. It could be that the string is slightly touching the other frets, even if it doesnt seem to be vibrates move at rates we cannot see. With an electric this is easy fixed, but with an acoustic i can only suggest trying a slightly bigger bridge piece. maybe try and get one 1mm higher. Also, what gauge strings do you use? This could be resolved by using lighter strings too. Also what tunings are you using? This can happen when using lower tunes as it gives the strings more slack.
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Strat Cat	Dec 29 2008, 10:32 PM Post #8
Newbie Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #8,711 Joined: August 6, 2008	First of all - look at the string. Run a finger along the underside of it to feel for kinks. Strings can often get 'bent' over a fret if they've had a little knock. Change the string and check it before getting the file out. Always best to rule out the cheap option first.


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