Fix Fret Buzz Without Removing the Strings
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 มิ.ย. 2020
- Fret buzz is a very common problem. In this video Dan shows you how to find and fix fret buzz on a single high fret quickly and easily without even taking the strings off. Only a couple tools are necessary.
Items used in this video:
Under String Fret Dressing Files
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Fret Rocker
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StewMac Fingerboard Guards
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Micro-Mesh Soft Touch Pads
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Magical craftsmanship. In this disposable and plastic world these skill sets need to be passed on and preserved.
The world is blessed to have people like this living on it.
I love these videos. Five minutes to fix the issue, 50 years of experience to make it look so simple! So many people don't understand that when it comes to pricing work or understanding what it takes to become a master craftsman.
Been learning from Dan since the 80’s when he did articles in Guitar Magazine.
Done all my own repairs and set ups for the last 40 years. Dan is a legend 🏆
I remember that!
Wow, that is really the history ❤
I want Dan's magnifying glasses. Not that I need them, I just think they're cool.
You can get them. th-cam.com/video/d6eOIHjQJ6M/w-d-xo.html
@@AngleIron426 thanks!
Leo Fender popularized that look
They were never cool...until Dan rocked them!
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my greatest find of the COVID-19 lockdown, Dan's videos, like a cross between Bob Ross the joy of painting and Norm Abram from new yankee workshop
@PrinceFcknCharming why does it matter?
PrinceFcknCharming thought u meant u got annoyed with ppl bringing up COVID, my bad
@PrinceFcknCharming Nice to see you’re living up to your handle.
Nice way to put it. I discovered a lot during the lockdown and this is one of my favorites. Such mastery as Dan displays and shares is so valuable.
In a 1000 years some archaeologist will dig up the two fretting sticks and wonders what the heck people from the stone age used them for.
And then they'll pull some stupid theory out of their arse about what it was used for. I've seen enough Time Team videos to know that's true.
Take that time they found a metal "finger stylus" during a Roman dig. They said it was used like a pen, but anyone who's ever seen a finger pick knows exactly what it was... and the comment section reflected that. Sometimes so-called 'experts' have no earthly idea what hell they're talking about. =)
In 1000 years we just as easily could be in the Stone Age looking back and marveling at the technology of the past.
@@jamesanthony8438 your 'finger stylus' example was quite good.. a show or even a documentary is more on the entertaining side of things, not really meant to be a 'scientific paper'.
imagine a person that studied a particular area/culture/history for 50 yrs, they don't need input from the comments' section (not saying that 'the public' is clueless).
we shouldn't confuse reality shows w/ reality, as you've stated, the so called experts are exactly that: non-experts. but experts do exist and most of them don't have time to do makeup and appear on shows :}
@@duroxkilo I discovered something else that it could possibly be this past year, as well. I've seen things like that used for hand stitching/sewing as a thimble on an index finger so the seamstress doesn't stab herself with the needle. =)
@@jamesanthony8438 lol, that's great..
i've used those before w/ my nana, they can go on any finger as they come in dif sizes; it's main use is to help push the needle thru thicker fabrics. for leather they had to use pliers to actually pull the needle thru (a needle w/ a specialized tip)
You are the Yoda of guitar repairs. Wise, calm and informative. Brilliant work matched by brilliant knowledge.
Anyone about 40-50 years old and still miss their grandfather? I do. Dan reminds me of him.
He reminds me of my Dad’s father. He was a mechanic for over 40 years. Most of that knowledge was lost when he passed away. I’m glad my father listened to him, he’s passed his knowledge on to me. On top of that, he was a good man. I regret not spending more time with him.
Ever seen The World's Fastest Indian, with Anthony Hopkins? That could be my grandfather. He used to build his own car parts.
@@noi5emaker LOVE that movie! Also reminded me of my grandfather as well! I still say "Bob's your uncle" instead of "there you go".
@@slappyshouse Cool! My grandad had a blowtorch just like the one in the film. And often wore overalls. He was so imaginative and great with his hands. One of a kind really.
Absolutely I miss my grandpa Buster, who was just like Dan here. He died in 1986
I wish I grew up with this guy in the family. The knowledge and skills he could teach would be priceless - most of all, he seems like a calm and great person to have around.
I'll bet he's probably got some great bar-b-que tips also...
Watching Dan work on guitars is just soothing.
Dan is truly a national treasure for guitar players...I can't even tell how many little tips he's just thrown out on the random while doing things that have totally come in handy for me while tinkering on my guitars. That dude has forgotten more than all of us will ever know about this stuff. Thanks Dan, Cheers!
yep
EASILY one of the most important luthiers or techs ever. It's not just what he did, but his gift in explaining to all of us reading his articles and books.
Simply amazing skills presented here. Learn something every time.
Yessir
Dan always a perfect solution!
when that little sheet metal fretboard shield wiggles back and forth, IT IS SCRATCHING YOUR FRETBOARD! @3:10
what a barbarian!
@@godsinbox easy fix, use some low adhesive masking tape. No worries
I am a simple man. When I see an old man fixing something while explaining I give 100% trust on ‘em.
It's been years ... I watch many of your videos teach me how to fix various of problem for my own guitar ... and it help me fixed my problem so many times
Glad to see You continue doing this ....
Thanks
Dan's videos are very helpful and informative . You can easily tell from his demeanor what a genuinely nice guy he is too.
What kind of WIZARDRY is this! Absolutely love your videos, could watch em all day long! Cheers
What a cool way to fix, and his voice was so soothing and yet confident at the same time. Thanks!!
this by far is the fastest most efficient way I've seen yet to fix the buzz . thanks for the info and I will be useing your technique if needed .
I could watch Dan work all day. Master craftsman.
this is such a good video. I could watch videos like this all day!!!! How have I only just found you after years of doing my own repairs? Thankyou for fast and accurate info 👊
I'm a proud member of the old school. Thank you sir I can see you reside there as well. Your video's are informative, well thought out, and show real solutions that work. Bravo you have earned my support 🤗
I really enjoy watching these videos from Dan, so many great tips and tricks that make thing's much easier.
Keep up the great video's, and thanks for such great tools as well.
Your videos are great. Clear, simple and to the point. Thanks for sharing this knowledge.
Always clear and on point. Long time subscriber. This was a superb useful piece of knowledge.
Dan Erlewine, you are a true craftsman in every sense of the term . . . I really like those "prehistoric filing sticks" you made back in the day . . . I've home made/hand made similar tools for non-guitar applications & will probably adapt this technique for precision guitar work. Appreciate your videos sir. Thank you. All the best to you & yours Dan & stay well !!!
A true American treasure this old guitar luthier. Much thanks Dan from a piano technician whom loves your videos.
I picked up both of his books early on in my playing days.... Dan is kind of my guru for guitar work. I consider getting those books among the best guitar decisions I ever made actually. Happy to stumble into his videos on youtube.
This is the only TH-cam channel I trust for guitar repair advice and instruction.
Thank you for sharing the videos from your work bench, they're always a big help!
been watching you since i was a young six stringer, now i’m able to do all the luthier work on my because of your tools and tips
Exactly what I need for a high fret on my LP! Thank you for the channel!
Thank you...you are one of the best all your videos are straight to the point.. no annoying introduction or something... very helpful information👍👍👍
Dan you make it look so easy, its such a pleasure to see you work
This video was like butter to my soul
It just feels good to watch !!Such a skilled and passionate dude!!👍
Many thanks again, Dan, you're saving us all kinds of trouble with these sharings...
Fabulous workmanship in action.
gosh these videos are life savers, I'm working on my first guitar which is a epiphone les paul sun burst. & it feels like love ❤️
Love those little gizmos! Another fun and helpful video, Dan.
My man, a true guitar craftsman and displays passion and care. I need to send you my guitar!
Oh man you are just amazing, you are the king of all the guitar fixtures and fittings in the world, God just graced you. Thank you so much for all the videos you make for us.
Wonderful to see a craftsman at work. And this is exactly what I wanted to know
There you go!!! Someone that actually knows what he's talking about!! I just saw a video where the guy's resolve was "all guitars have fret buzz", which is complete nonsense!! This guy here, understands the cause and how to fix it!! Personally, I've often used longer edges to gauge more frets than 3, and I always do this kind of work after removing the strings (I change strings often anyway, so for me it's not worth the extra trouble), but it's always refreshing to see someone with a little know how and experience tell it like it is!! With so much misinformation out there, this kind of knowledge sharing is MUCH APPRECIATED!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
Thats an ingenious technique and tools for this issue! Wow. Love it.
Awesome, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you for the lesson man. Much appreciated.
Dan is a GREAT guy, besides his skills and enormous talents, he takes the time to answer questions from , us, his fans.
If our digitally overloaded times is good for one thing it is the retention & distribution of knowledge. More so than the printing press, the internet has a reach and permanence that is jaw dropping. I bought several of Erlewine's books in the 90's and for most stuff just seeing black & white pictures wasn't enough to fully grasp the techniques needed to do fine work. These videos are priceless and make doing these repairs much less nerve wracking. Trussrods, pots, soldering, pickups, and action setups used to make me nervous but now I am much more comfortable with it. Not an expert by ANY means but I am much more secure in messing with my guitars...
I want to give this man all of my guitars and just watch him work on them. Sounds so peaceful xD
Always love watching you work Dan 😉
I figured out I can do the same rocking technique on the frets with a credit card, Very useful for vintage guitars especially when you just don’t wanna remove and replace frets again.
I have extremely low action on my guitar now with no buzz And that pesky 13th fret was so high up when it rocked I almost always had to play with sitar-style action, essentially almost a quarter inch off the fretboard but now ever since I filed it, it’s not buzzing anymore! Glad this video exists.
Highly recommend checking your frets from time to time. Remember to also use an action that a credit card with no indentation like a gift card, not a credit card,
Since most cards are 0.7 mm thin by average, this should give you a perfect guide so you can easily setup a tremolo bridge with little problems even if your a beginner.
Always a pleasure to watch your videos... Keep them coming!
The most informative video of guitar care I ever watched!!
Bro can i use knife?, Cuz i dont have any tool
The pure definition of craftsmanship
This channel deserves a lot of subscribers
Thank you! This video has just saved me money and having to spend several days without my guitar 😊👍🏻
Dan has a nice vibe about him. Knows what he's doing too.
Dan still has the old files he made “years ago” .... and he can find them when he needs them! ... I can’t even find some power tools that I bought within the last year!🤣😂🤪
Mr. StewMac you are A- no. 1 when it comes to working on guitars. We can learn a lot from you, thanks to your videos. What I would like to know is, say for instance you have more than one fret that's not leveled, can it still be done using this procedure, or will it be better to remove the strings?
That was outstanding. I've been a session picker and road guitarist. Never know how to set one up. Subscribed.
What fine gentleman and master of his craft.
Love old timers like you. Well done sir.
Nicely done, Dan. That's craftsmanship.
Bro can i use knife?, Cuz i dont have any tool
Always the highest level of competence. Respect
I like the own made old school fret files. I have two homemade myself and I just love em.
Thanks for nice video!
Now that was straight to the point and so helpful, now I know what to buy and how to file the frets 👍👍 the older generation is all business, if this was some young person the video would be like 25 minutes to show you 2 minutes of what your looking for. Great video straight to the point!!
...I can't believe there is a video on this...I have one high fret bugging me on one particular song....4 guitar shoppes told me they don't do fret work !!...One does but is 100 miles away....This video is fantastic...
Yep. Invest in the tools to do it yourself in that case. It really is just a ton of time and care. Which is why so many shops know they cannot do it. Good luck.
Literally worked perfectly for my Jackson!! Thank you so much sir !
Great example of how having the right tools gets the job done right.
Great video. Going to try and fix my high fret this weekend. Wish me luck!
Thanks for this because of your video I identified a high fret causing E A D to buzz, the hight fret was 5. Thanks Dan.
You are a cool grandpa... I have bought your book... I love to work on my guitars... With your advices it works well
I fought getting this forever. I just got an Epi. LP that I love with 1 high fret. This is the way, I finally just ordered one with an understring file. Thank you!
Putting marker on the fret is a great tip! Wish I knew that the first time I did a level job. Probably removed more material than I actually needed to.
That Harmony Arch-top looks very similar to mine. I had to have the top of the ebony bridge replaced and filed down to lower the string action. It was less expensive and cleaner than having the neck removed, altered and reset.
This is just pure delight. Amazing.
this video has helped a great deal removing a few buzzes on my 335 so thank you
Man that Fret Kisser sure looks nice. *Looks up price* Okay then, I'll figure something else out.
Wait until you see what they charge for shipping....its STUPID. Got a $20 set of FR Special saddles, and these guys charged me $10.50 for shipping.
I created my own with a piece of square aluminum tubing. 320grit paper in the middle surrounded by 2 layers of thin masking tape. Used a micrometer to check thickness. It’s almost exact. Close enough to get the job done.
Yeah, I mean taking the strings off then putting them back on only takes a few minutes. Probably less time than fiddling with trying to work underneath them.
@@patrickkeenan6331 The $10.50 is what StewMac has to pay USPS, UPS or whatever shipping company they used to ship the item to you.
@@patrickkeenan6331 Yes, their shipping costs are insane. They charge well beyond what it actually costs them to ship. I swear their ridiculous shipping fees must cost them so much business. Its kept me from purchasing from them many times.
Beautiful... thank you sir! The tools for the right job...and of course a lot of knowledge!
Such fantastic videos! Pertinent information being taught so well!
Love this old school fix! Bless you sir 😊
Wow. I subscribed and liked your video right away.
I will try this repair on my 1969 Sears Roebuck student guitar with fret buzz on one note.
With your advice, I know I will succeed.
Thank you.
Great how to video. I'm just a hobby guitarist and half the entertainment are these guitar mechanics.
This man is always so funny and have good advise.
Dan is the very definition of "luthier". As others have said, I could watch him work on a guitar all day long. What a wealth of knowledge and skill he has!
when that little sheet metal fretboard shield wiggles back and forth, IT IS SCRATCHING YOUR FRETBOARD! @3:10
lm Dan the barbarian, destroyer of vintage finishes
Look like a Gibson L-4 with high fret... nice tools...diamond tools from Stew Mac's...excellent...
thanks dan , absolutely right on the mark as usual !
Stew Mac thinks of everything! I want this set.
Good tools used with good skills. thanks, useful.
A genius craftsman. So grateful for you.
Awesome video!! This was exactly what I needed to know! Thank you so much!!
good skills here and we need the right tools too thanks
These videos are always the best. You can learn so much from these videos. Would you have a video on tune-o-matic style saddles and notching them. I have an issue with one of my saddles and watching a video on this topic would likely be very helpful. Thanks as always....
Philip
NYC Area
Hi Philip! Here's a link to our video "How to notch the saddles on your Les Paul" th-cam.com/video/MJsLKfrttaU/w-d-xo.html and here's an article delving deeper on the job. www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/online-resources/hardware-installation/are-you-supposed-to-slot-tune-o-matic-bridge-saddles.html
Thank you so much! I happen to have this exact issue. Now I know; time to get the right tools.
More videos please!!! excellent tutorial ,thanks Dan.
You Sir, are a living legend!
Subscribed! So glad I wondered across these videos
thanks! that is wonderful, classy work
Great stuff. Been working on guitars since I was 16. Mainly because I could only afford pawn shop stuff that was always broken lol. I learned a lot along the way.
You are the man Dan!