How to Fix an Instrument Buzz

Common—and uncommon—causes of that most unmusical of sounds

Many things can cause an instrument to buzz. Some are easy to spot once you know what to look for, while locating others can bedevil even the experts. Buzzes fall into two broad categories: the ones you fix yourself and the ones that need professional attention.

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*This article appeared in Strings May 2009

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