Switching my strings from 10's to 9's - am I in for more fret buzz?

Short answer: Yes, you're in for more fret buzz, and the solution will require a truss rod adjustment. Long answer: The 10's have more string tension than 9's will have.

1. Will changing strings stop fret buzz?
2. Why does my 9th fret buzz?
3. Do lighter guitar strings buzz more?
4. Do higher gauge strings buzz more?

Will changing strings stop fret buzz?

If you've recently changed strings to a different size, this might have changed the tension and shape of the neck. If the new strings are thinner than before, the guitar will have a lower tension and is more likely to buzz and need some adjusting.

Why does my 9th fret buzz?

Changes in humidity and temperature can commonly cause fret buzz. ... Generally speaking, if the buzz seems to be only at the 1st fret, that usually means the nut is too low, or the grooves in the nut have worn down too low. If the buzz is concentrated in the middle frets, 3rd to 9th, The truss rod may require adjustment.

Do lighter guitar strings buzz more?

It totally depends on the action. If you have a higher action, the guitar string will not buzz as much. Light strings will always buzz more then m strings if the action is left the same.

Do higher gauge strings buzz more?

Back to the topic; heavier gauge strings require more tension to tune them to pitch, so they don't flop around as much and therefore buzz less.