Q&A for How to Get Rid of an Unwanted Guitar Buzzing Noise

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    How do I adjust my truss rod by myself?
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    You can open the compartment the truss rod is in and tighten or loosen it with the wrench the guitar came with. Don't use any other wrench -- you don't want to wreck your guitar.
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    I'm getting a buzz on just my A string, and only on the second and third frets. What could be wrong?
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    Make sure that string is not hitting anything, such as the other pegs or strings. If it is only when you play certain notes, it may be you are not pressing hard enough, and the string is bouncing against the fret and your finger.
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    When I crank up the volume on my distortion pedal, a hissing sound comes through the amp. Is this normal?
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    It's not easy to answer that question. It depends on several things. Be sure your signal is clear. It is possible that some "disturbing noises" come from the guitar signal. If you have a solid state amp, you could be overloading the circuit with too much volume, so try rolling back the volume on the pedal.
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    My guitar's first open string is buzzing. My fret is straight and also I try to make my bridge higher then before but the problem is not going away. Please tell me what can I do.
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    It can be one of two reasons. Either you're pressing the fret or there's something wrong with the tuning. Let me explain. Pressing the fret I mean when you're playing people make the mistake of putting your finger in the right place. The further away the finger is from the next fret, the more it will make a buzzing sound so try playing closer to the metal fret that's on each string. It may also be broken. If this is the case, take it to a local guitar or music shop.
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    If the string in question, between the 7th fret and 9th fret is dead or has bad chatter, is this a fret issue/?
    Alyssa Silverglass
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    Sometimes it’s because of how you’re playing it. Maybe your fingers are on the fret line plates. Maybe you’re playing too close to the fret board. In that case, play closer to the middle.
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