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I've checked at the nut as suggested , and everything seems fine.
Iv'e lowered the action as much as possible but still no joy.
Which brings me back to the question of string guage.
Will I be able to lower the action more with a higher guage string? ie more tension = less buzzing.
My logic is if I can reduce distance between the string and fret then I wont be able to affect the pitch as much when pressing the string down.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Bob.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance bobblehat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308868 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308745 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:42:23 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Sin City Sid https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308745 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308741 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:12:59 +0000
I'll add: Sometimes when using this method for checking nut setup, I will think I've got a string that is too low (can't see "daylight"). A easy, non-visual confirmation is (while reverse fretting as shown) to tap the string lightly over the first fret. If there is still safe (but nearly invisible) clearance, you can feel/hear the string strike the fret. However, if there is NO tactile/aural feedback, then the string is already resting on the first fret and probably is too low, and that might cause a different problem: open string buzzing.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance gnease https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308741 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308669 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:45:56 +0000
Here it is demonstrated by luthier Rick Turner in the October issue of Acoustic Guitar:

]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Steinar Gregertsen https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-308669 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-33381 Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:22:41 +0000
I'm having trouble with my Fender Toronado

When playing a D chord the G string goes out of tune.eg. when pressing down on it at the second fret.I currently have to press very lightly to get it to stay in tune.The intonation is spot on everwhere else on the guitar.
Currently strung with 0.09's.
My initial thoughts are that I may just need to restring with some 10's.
Are some guitars just not suitable for .9's?

Any help much appreciated.

BOB]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance bobblehat https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/problem-with-g-string/#post-33381