Gibson guitars in big financial trouble

[Bombadil]

when you say fretboard rattle? you mean fret buzz or like an actual rattle? i hope the first, the second one i don't know how it could ever happen?

obviously it would be better to have neither but at least buzz can be explained and fixed.

Sorry, I meant buzz. The only way to fix it is to raise the strings, right? Or heavier strings...? I don't want heavier strings, by the way.

Edit: Take note that I'm not a proper guitarist and never will be. I put up with it because I realize my fretting hand is weak and lacks muscle memory and dexterity. These definitely contribute to the buzz but I've found that proper pressure and placement doesn't solve it either.

Does it happen at every fret, every string? on open strings? Nearer the first few frets or up the fretboard? A fret levelling and proper truss rod adjustment would probably fix it. If you know anyone who knows this stuff, ask him to take a look. It could be anything from the frets to the nut or saddles, to the amount of neck relief or lack thereof that could be the culprit.

[Hink]

from Gibson

Don’t always blame the frets: Buzzing doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a fret problem. Some guitar players set their bridges for super-low action in their quest for speed, and that can makes frets buzz. For beginners unfamiliar with how accurately tuned strings sound or more experienced players exploring dropped and open tunings for the first time, buzzing can also be a buzz kill. Low tunings like dropped D and open D and open C may prompt guitars with normal action to buzz due to the slack in the strings unless a guitar is set up properly to accommodate such tunings.

http://www.gibson.com/News-Lifestyle/Fe ... 705-1.aspx

[Harry_HH]

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/20 ... 567821002/

[Jace-BeOS]

Thanks for the feedback on my buzzing problem. It does seem to happen on the thicker strings more, and any fretting & playing position, sometimes even open strings.

Ultimately, my own lack of skill/dexterity is probably the biggest issue.

On another thread I saw someone suggest that old strings themselves can be a contributor. I'm not motivated to buy new strings and restring the guitar unless a string breaks. I process my guitar a lot, so the buzzing isn't getting in the way of much (I rarely use clean tones, but sometimes I play around with it and that's when this bugs me).

[stratum]

Thanks for the feedback on my buzzing problem. It does seem to happen on the thicker strings more, and any fretting & playing position, sometimes even open strings.

Ultimately, my own lack of skill/dexterity is probably the biggest issue.

On another thread I saw someone suggest that old strings themselves can be a contributor. I'm not motivated to buy new strings and restring the guitar unless a string breaks. I process my guitar a lot, so the buzzing isn't getting in the way of much (I rarely use clean tones, but sometimes I play around with it and that's when this bugs me).

Turn the amp's volume up high enough so that you can't hear that fret buzz and play with a clean tone (and without looking at that fret).
If you can't hear anything wrong, it's not an issue you should worry about.
If you do, like the note played on that fret sounding weak or not responding to pick attack like the other frets do, then there is a problem.

[digitalboytn]

Turn the amp's volume up high enough so that you can't hear that fret buzz and play with a clean tone (and without looking at that fret).
If you can't hear anything wrong, it's not an issue you should worry about.
If you do, like the note played on that fret sounding weak or not responding to pick attack like the other frets do, then there is a problem.

I don't want you working on my guitars Senor....

Stay well away from them please

[Harry_HH]

Although Gibson is in bankruptcy, good that someone gets the buzz eliminated of his guitar.
(A bit side of the thread, however).

[stratum]

Turn the amp's volume up high enough so that you can't hear that fret buzz and play with a clean tone (and without looking at that fret).
If you can't hear anything wrong, it's not an issue you should worry about.
If you do, like the note played on that fret sounding weak or not responding to pick attack like the other frets do, then there is a problem.

I don't want you working on my guitars Senor....

Stay well away from them please

This is Jace's guitar please help him or stay well away

[v1o]

Although Gibson is in bankruptcy, good that someone gets the buzz eliminated of his guitar.
(A bit side of the thread, however).

The buzzing noise is a more pressing issue

[CrystalWizard]