Fix Fret Buzz Without Removing the Strings

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

Fret Rocker

StewMac Fingerboard Guards

Micro-Mesh Soft Touch Pads

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[MoparStephen]

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.

[LEEDAVEY]

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[whatwouldhousedo]

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[jebusgod]

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[Albosacnut]

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 🏆

[mohammedaminefarid]

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[duranduran]

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[coryburns]

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!

[theeouapolal]

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!!

[whatspadethinks]

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...

[gentamara]

I am a simple man. When I see an old man fixing something while explaining I give 100% trust on ‘em.

[stevewharton]

So glad this video was here. I fixed a bowed neck on my guitar the other day using another video from Dan only to find that once the neck was flat I had a proud fret I needed to fix too. This video was extremely helpful and full of great tips. Using a marker on the fret really made it easy to see how much I was taking off and if I was taking it off uniformly. Thanks again to Dan and StewMac for posting these great videos.

[LonskiBig]

...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...

[nitoniwatori]

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

[kristopherdetar]

A true American treasure this old guitar luthier. Much thanks Dan from a piano technician whom loves your videos.

[jamesallen]

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 .

[andercoyote]

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[rick]

Dan's videos are very helpful and informative . You can easily tell from his demeanor what a genuinely nice guy he is too.