Buzzing bottom E string LO-3

Started by Huw1952, November 02, 2011, 01:02:16 PM

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Excuse another newbie question, but I have a buzzing/vibrating bottom E string on my Larrivee LO-3. This happens when strumming quite hard. The strings on there are D'addario EXP 10 Extra Lights  .010- .047. Could it be the nature of the strings? ( I have used EXP 16s and Martin Lights before and didn't really notice the vibration)I have tried truss rod adjustment as far anticlockwise as I could dare and it still buzzes.
Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Huw

Forgot to add that it doesn't happen when a capo is on.

Lighter strings vibrate with a wider arc at similar volumes so this problem isn't unusual.  If it only affects the open string, the nut slot is probably a bit too deep.
Gord

Larrivée C-09 | DeArmond M-75 | Squier '51 (modified) | Ibanez AF105 | Takamine EF360SC | Yamaha BBG5S (modified) | Rockbass Corvette Classic 5 Active

You are using very light strings. Try  12 to 54 size strings or heavier. The guitar will sound better too.
Larrivee:
P09
OM03
OMO3R
OMO5
LO2
LO3R
LO3W
LO3K

Thank you both for the reply. I was hoping it might be that.
Huw

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