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Fret Buzz is that ugly sound a guitar makes when the plucked string is rattling on the fret or frets above it on the fingerboard. ... This sound may be alright on a flamenco guitar, but it doesn't fly on a classical guitar. The main cause is the strings are too close to the fingerboard.
How do I get rid of fret buzz?
If you find the Buzzing is Closer to the Middle of the Neck or Towards the Nut. Inserting a thin shim under the nut can raise the strings enough to eliminate unwelcome contact with the frets. Again, try shimming in small increments; an overly high action makes fretting difficult.
Can fret buzz fix itself?
The strings are buzzing against the first fret. The fix is simple: increase the amount of relief in the neck by loosening the truss rod. ... With the guitar strung and tuned to pitch, truss rod adjustments can be made until only a very small gap can be seen and you'll probably be able to eliminate the fret buzz.
Do classical guitar frets wear out?
Classical strings go dead before they wear out, even if you don't play them. I have had the guitar for about a half year, but only played it about 4 or 5 weeks as it is in my cottage. When you remove the strings you might have your finger go over the fret to feel if isn't smooth.
