325C58 tuning and setup question

[Tofek]

Hello,
I didn't want to make a new topic but here's my question. I'm not quite satisfied with my 325c58 setup. I currently have Pyramid true vintage 13's flatwounds. The problem is, whatever I do ONLY the B string keeps buzzing. I checked the bowtie which seems ok, and the nut is new (made by my luthier). My luthier says the neck is ok, but I can't judge that. I can't see where the problem is, could you help me please?
Thanks in advance.

[Tofek]

Any advice?

[jps]

Can you tell where is the B string buzzing at?

You may want to post this in the Vibrola section, also, if you haven't, already.

[Tofek]

The buzzing comes from the neck, and if I push a little on the string beyond the nut, it is less audible, but still present. I have a custom made nut (from bone), that was my luthier's attempt at preventing the buzzing...

[deaconblues]

Loose truss rod?

[jps]

Have you looked for any high/worn frets?

[libratune]

The buzzing comes from the neck, and if I push a little on the string beyond the nut, it is less audible, but still present. I have a custom made nut (from bone), that was my luthier's attempt at preventing the buzzing...

You said "and if I push a little on the string beyond the nut" -- does that mean you are pushing on the string beyond the fretboard between the nut and the tuning post?

If the buzzing happens when the B string is not fretted, and the buzzing is less audible when you fret the string at the first fret, my guess is that the nut slot is cut too deep.

[Tofek]

Thanks for your answers

Loose truss rod?

Do you mean that the neck could be too bowed ?

Have you looked for any high/worn frets?

I didn't, could you tell me how to see that ?

You said "and if I push a little on the string beyond the nut" -- does that mean you are pushing on the string beyond the fretboard between the nut and the tuning post?

If the buzzing happens when the B string is not fretted, and the buzzing is less audible when you fret the string at the first fret, my guess is that the nut slot is cut too deep.

I meant between the tuning post and the nut, when I push a little the string to the head, it buzzes LESS (but it still does). The buzzing occurs when not fretted and when fretted too. I hope the nut is ok, because it is custom made and I hope I didn't pay for nothing (if not for worse).

[Tofek]

This is how it sounds. First is the B string unfretted, second is the E string. This is recorded by direct in. http://stormakers.free.fr/Krystof_files/buzz.mp3

[jps]

So it buzzes even at the 12th fret, right? Does it buzz higher than that? If so, then it is most likely a bridge related issue.

[Tofek]

No, it stops buzzing around the 10th fret and after.

[jps]

Is the neck, perhaps, too flat as to relief? Try loosening the truss rod on that side of the neck slightly, maybe 1/8th of a turn, and see whether that helps.

[deaconblues]

I've heard if the truss rod is totally slack, the adjustment nut can rattle with the strings. Also I've had some guitars with tuners that rattled. Keep trying - I know how frustrating it can be, but try to test and eliminate everything that might be loose.

[Tofek]

I'll try to check what you said. Thanks a lot for your help