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Buzz On D notes new Yamaha trans acoustic
I have a new transacoustic and noticed that when I pluck open D string, there is a brief buzz which quickly dissipates. I also notice it happens when I fret a D note at the 5th fret on the A string. It doesn't occur on any other frets or strings or notes. It sounds like it is coming from inside the soundhole. I wonder if it is some type of resonant frequency with the electronics inside, or perhaps the battery compartment? I thought it might be at the saddle but I checked it and it's still happening.
The buzz is not fret buzz. Anyone experience something similar? It is very annoying. |
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Definitely remove any batteries and or compartments, play the guitar in different held positions to see if it increases or decreases the issue.
It is not uncommon to get a sympathetic vibration of something, it could be as simple as a loose component (battery), or a string ball end, or it could be a symptom of something needing some more work like a broken / loose brace Steve
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Problem solved! Indeed, it was the battery compartment. There is a small metal plate at the end of the battery housing that makes contact. I took two very thin strips of black electrical tape and located them in either side of the round metal contact point, pressing down gently with a sm making sure not to obscure the round metal piece. It's a big improvement. Thanks for the tip mirwa.
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So the damping with the tape did not solve the problem entirely. Looks like it’s the spring inside the battery compartment housing that is the cause according to tech at GC.
I am awaiting warranty authorization from Yamaha to get it fixed. |