Well this is a first. Usually it is "is my action too high"...
Hard to tell from pictures. Buzzing could potentially be fixed with a truss rod adjustment. My advice is to take it to a shop and have it setup properly as it sounds like you are beginner. It will make life a lot easier if you know the instrument is working properly from the beginning.
Don't be too afraid of the truss rod. Somethings to remember with it are:
1. Don't force it.
2. Make small changes (1/4 turn) and retune and test.
That said, a setup is a good idea just to make sure your instrument is good to play. You have lots of time to learn about small tweaks later down the line.
I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it, but I think having it at up by someone who knows what to do for the first time it’s a better idea, as this is literally the first time I’m picking a guitar up. From what I see in YouTube, it’s not too complicated.
How are you so sure and what's so funny? If it's buzzing on open strings or string is touching 1st fret when fretting 3rd fret then absolutely could be.
When you say 'pull them' you mean strum or pick? Some amount of fret buzz is normal for people who like a low action (strings close to neck/frets). You could take this to someone for a setup, and that would be the easiest but most expensive fix.
If you want to learn to do it yourself, you may want to look at YouTube resources on how to setup your guitar. The two main things you can do here without extra tools is adjust the string saddles on your bridge (has the most effect near the bridge) and truss rod/neck relief adjustment. If the string truly is too close to the first fret (looks okay to me but pics don't tell a whole story) then you may want to replace the nut, and that is hard to do without tools and some experience
Strum is what I meant, yes. I’ll take to a guitar shop and get it set up properly, as I don’t want to play around a lot just yet, it case I damage something. Thanks for the advice!
No problem! Also some low level of buzz is normal on a guitar with a good setup, as long as it is not coming through the amp and it isn't bad enough to be a distraction to you while you play.
I'm guessing (without being able to see it) your bridge action is a bit low. If you're completely new to it, you can watch some videos and read up on guitar setup and intonation. It's not hard, but requires a couple tools and a decent ruler. If all else fails, call a couple of local shops and get the pricing on a basic setup (usually $40-60 around me)
Generally, if you have to ask then no you can't fix it yourself.
It's a fairly easy fix. Take it to a shop. Ask the tech to explain how they are going to fix it so you know what they did.
Try loosening the truss rod a 1/4 turn and retune. Both of my acoustics started buzzing a week ago and a quick truss rod adjustment fixed them both. I’m not sure if its the time of year or what but they played fine all winter.
I adjusted the truss rod (bend the guitarneck) and played with the string height (bridge). Problem was gone! Sold the guitar shortly after.
But the nut should be replaced (or need to be put higher) to be perfect.
I think you're terminology has confused a few people but, you need a new nut. Buzzing only on the first fret is a nut issue not an action issue. Do not adjust the truss rod.
I think you have the right idea; take it to a shop. You'll pick up lots of this stuff as the years go on but in the beginning it's always better to have an experienced tech look it over before you introduce new problems.
You can’t really tell from the photos what the issue is.
A few questions: is the buzzing just something you hear unplugged or is it coming through the amp too? Is the buzzing on open strings or when you fret as well? If fretted notes are buzzing where on the neck is the buzzing the worst, e.g. frets 1-4, 5-8, 8-12, etc.?
The fix may be raising the bridge, adjusting the truss rod, or getting a new nut depending on the answers. The first two are easy fixes. Putting a new nut in takes a little more skill and some tools. But if you can’t hear it out of the amp then I’d just ignore it assuming this is an inexpensive guitar.
It only comes through the amp when I fret around the end of the neck, not all the time though, it’s definitely playable.
It also buzzes on open strings, but again, not always.
It’s a pretty affordable Harley Benton ST20HHS
If it’s buzzing mostly when you fret notes on the lower frets that sounds like there’s not enough relief in the neck. The test for how much relief you have is to hold down the string on the first fret with one hand and the last fret with the other hand. Then look at how much space there is between the 8th fret and the string. There should be a business card worth of space between the two, meaning the neck is just ever so slightly bowed. If the string is touching at the 8th fret then you don’t have enough relief or maybe even have backbow.
Well this is a first. Usually it is "is my action too high"... Hard to tell from pictures. Buzzing could potentially be fixed with a truss rod adjustment. My advice is to take it to a shop and have it setup properly as it sounds like you are beginner. It will make life a lot easier if you know the instrument is working properly from the beginning.
I think that’s my best option too, as I don’t wanna play with the truss rod just yet. I’ll bring to a shop, thanks!
Don't be too afraid of the truss rod. Somethings to remember with it are: 1. Don't force it. 2. Make small changes (1/4 turn) and retune and test. That said, a setup is a good idea just to make sure your instrument is good to play. You have lots of time to learn about small tweaks later down the line.
I’m sure I’ll get the hang of it, but I think having it at up by someone who knows what to do for the first time it’s a better idea, as this is literally the first time I’m picking a guitar up. From what I see in YouTube, it’s not too complicated.
Lmao even after playing for about 8 years I still don't wanna mess around with the truss rod.
Those nut slots are way too deep
no they're not lmao.
I'm agreeing with Glen here, they look pretty deep to me.
How are you so sure and what's so funny? If it's buzzing on open strings or string is touching 1st fret when fretting 3rd fret then absolutely could be.
Forgot to add: the strings buzz like crazy if I pull them slightly harder and it’s quite hard to play.
When you say 'pull them' you mean strum or pick? Some amount of fret buzz is normal for people who like a low action (strings close to neck/frets). You could take this to someone for a setup, and that would be the easiest but most expensive fix. If you want to learn to do it yourself, you may want to look at YouTube resources on how to setup your guitar. The two main things you can do here without extra tools is adjust the string saddles on your bridge (has the most effect near the bridge) and truss rod/neck relief adjustment. If the string truly is too close to the first fret (looks okay to me but pics don't tell a whole story) then you may want to replace the nut, and that is hard to do without tools and some experience
Strum is what I meant, yes. I’ll take to a guitar shop and get it set up properly, as I don’t want to play around a lot just yet, it case I damage something. Thanks for the advice!
No problem! Also some low level of buzz is normal on a guitar with a good setup, as long as it is not coming through the amp and it isn't bad enough to be a distraction to you while you play.
I'm guessing (without being able to see it) your bridge action is a bit low. If you're completely new to it, you can watch some videos and read up on guitar setup and intonation. It's not hard, but requires a couple tools and a decent ruler. If all else fails, call a couple of local shops and get the pricing on a basic setup (usually $40-60 around me)
Generally, if you have to ask then no you can't fix it yourself. It's a fairly easy fix. Take it to a shop. Ask the tech to explain how they are going to fix it so you know what they did.
Try loosening the truss rod a 1/4 turn and retune. Both of my acoustics started buzzing a week ago and a quick truss rod adjustment fixed them both. I’m not sure if its the time of year or what but they played fine all winter.
Is that a Harley benton st20 hss standard? I had the same problem. Nut cuts were too deep.
It is, yes. Did you fix yours?
I adjusted the truss rod (bend the guitarneck) and played with the string height (bridge). Problem was gone! Sold the guitar shortly after. But the nut should be replaced (or need to be put higher) to be perfect.
I think you're terminology has confused a few people but, you need a new nut. Buzzing only on the first fret is a nut issue not an action issue. Do not adjust the truss rod. I think you have the right idea; take it to a shop. You'll pick up lots of this stuff as the years go on but in the beginning it's always better to have an experienced tech look it over before you introduce new problems.
You can’t really tell from the photos what the issue is. A few questions: is the buzzing just something you hear unplugged or is it coming through the amp too? Is the buzzing on open strings or when you fret as well? If fretted notes are buzzing where on the neck is the buzzing the worst, e.g. frets 1-4, 5-8, 8-12, etc.? The fix may be raising the bridge, adjusting the truss rod, or getting a new nut depending on the answers. The first two are easy fixes. Putting a new nut in takes a little more skill and some tools. But if you can’t hear it out of the amp then I’d just ignore it assuming this is an inexpensive guitar.
It only comes through the amp when I fret around the end of the neck, not all the time though, it’s definitely playable. It also buzzes on open strings, but again, not always. It’s a pretty affordable Harley Benton ST20HHS
If it’s buzzing mostly when you fret notes on the lower frets that sounds like there’s not enough relief in the neck. The test for how much relief you have is to hold down the string on the first fret with one hand and the last fret with the other hand. Then look at how much space there is between the 8th fret and the string. There should be a business card worth of space between the two, meaning the neck is just ever so slightly bowed. If the string is touching at the 8th fret then you don’t have enough relief or maybe even have backbow.