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When I fret the low e and g string at the 7th fret but only pick the g string, the e string buzzes.
It only happens with this note combination; if I pluck c# or d# on the g string no problem, only when I play d.
If I tune the G string down half a step then I still only get the problem when playing the d note - but now at the eighth fret (low e still fretted at 7 but not played).
So the e string (fretted at 7) seems to be reacting to the D frequency. Any thoughts on what might be the cause?
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The first thing to work out is where the buzz is coming from - is it from the body end, or the string between the fretted position and the nut?
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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The basic phenomenon is sympathetic resonance. Something in the harmonic series overtones of the D note sounded at the seventh fret of the G string stimulates some of the harmonic series overtones of the B note held at the seventh fret on the low E string. (Good pianos do this when the damper raising pedal is used.)
The fact that both notes are fingered eliminates nut slot or tuning post wrapping issues. The buzz must be where the low E string touches either the bridge saddle or the seventh fret. Check for wear dips in both. If the bridge saddle has ever been shaved to accommodate an under saddle transducer strip, the underside surface of the saddle may be making imperfect physical contact with the transducer.
It is difficult to suggest much else without viewing the instrument in person.
EDIT: In what condition are the wound strings? Wrap breakages can result in buzzes.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein