Members Klorack Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 I have tried finding the answer to this question in archives so sorry if this has been covered. Why does it seem my "A" string ( 5th string) is making sound when I play "High E" (first string ) and is this common? If not is this something I should have looked at when I have my new guitar set up for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members panhandler Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 It is difficult to describe a sound/noise in written word, but it sounds (pun intended) like it may be a sympathetic tone. As in one string vibrating the soundboard, passing the vibe to the next. It happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 1, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Well put! Thanks you for your response. I would describe it as a harmonic frequence that could be in posing on that string. Is this what you are referring to as "sympathetic tone"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted January 1, 2013 Members Share Posted January 1, 2013 Yep....that's what GW is referring to. I've got a cheap Yamaha classical that does the same thing on the "D" string whenever the "A" string is plucked. I'm not positive, but I think it's due to the strings I have on it now......it never did it with the original strings......or, at least, if it did, I didn't notice it. I can barely hear it, actually, and since I only play that guitar once in a blue moon I haven't done anything about it. I suspect the sound may go away the next time I put new strings on it. If not, I'll sell the damned thing and let the next guy worry about it. I never liked that guitar anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Well after some scientific evaluation I have concluded that is to harmonic frequence that the "A" string is subjected to connected to a amp that will have the note play longer then normal.I will have to say that with the brand strings that came with this guitar that even off amp the harmonic frequence plays a part in the noise produced with "High E" string of this make or brand of strings with this guitar. As I have stated that I my self am a new person to playing this interment i am new to this. If this is normal PLEASE just state that and be done with this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FretFiend. Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 It's normal. Thread done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 2, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thank you FretFiend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Is the action too low where it may be touching one of the frets? Could it be a loose bridge or nut? I've never heard of this before so I'm just suggesting things I would check. Someone like Freeman Keller would perhaps be a help to you if you PM'd him. He is always very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Opa John Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 I have over 50 years experience from which to draw on and my experience tells me that the high tech answer to your problem is you got something hittin' against something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Steadfastly Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Originally Posted by Opa John I have over 50 years experience from which to draw on and my experience tells me that the high tech answer to your problem is you got something hittin' against something. I would swear you've hit on something there, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike_E_McGee Posted January 2, 2013 Members Share Posted January 2, 2013 Normal/Not broke is my $0.02. I've got a guitar where you play a note, listen close and it fades out an octave up. Only on a couple frets, but you can't miss it. It does come and go with string changes. I can't rely on it 100% as a technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 First off thanks for all who tride to have some type of input about this vibration of the strings when playing other "notes". This guitar is new and I have had it for 1 week. Is this something I should return the guitar for or am I just being anal? I have even been contemplating getting a more expensive model. The guitar plays nice and is easy to play but that ghost noise is starting to worry me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted January 4, 2013 Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Originally Posted by Klorack First off thanks for all who tride to have some type of input about this vibration of the strings when playing other "notes". This guitar is new and I have had it for 1 week. Is this something I should return the guitar for or am I just being anal? I have even been contemplating getting a more expensive model. The guitar plays nice and is easy to play but that ghost noise is starting to worry me. Klorack, something like this is almost impossible to diagnose in an internet discussion. I could give you a long list of possibilities - more information from you could help narrow it down. Since the guitar is new, take it back where you got it and have someone more experienced look/listen. What you are describing does not sound "normal" - if you want to try to figure it out here I'm going to ask a lot of questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 4, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2013 Freeman Keller, thanks for your response. I will do as you said and take the guitar back to the store. I have taken everything each person has said and there is nothing touching the strings on the guitar. No fret buzz. The sound comes from mostly just the "A" string with out being touch and will last longer then the other strings tone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well I want back to the store and explained what was going on with the guitar and the salesman said " That is normal." . I would have to learne to palm the guitar so the strings don't make noise. I had the guitar with me and he never even picked it up to check it out. I stated I was not happy with the guitar and made a bigger mistake getting another guitar that was on display. It's Takamine EG340C. I made the mistake thinking it was the EG340SC because I didn't take my time and felt rushed because how bussy the store was. I'm not pleasing blam on that its my mistake but I have learned some things.Don't buy any more display guitars wait for the one you want if its not in-stock and don't rush on buying any guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Doesn't sound like much of a store to me - or salesman for that matter. I'm even more confused by your last post. Did you get another guitar? Why is it a "bigger mistake"? Or are you keeping the one that you had bought? Do you want me to try to talk you thru figuring out what is wrong? If so I'm going to ask a lot of questions.btw - the difference between the C and SC is that the latter is solid top - shouldn't have any effect on the problem you are describing. Might affect the unplugged sound, probably not the plugged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Originally Posted by Opa John I have over 50 years experience from which to draw on and my experience tells me that the high tech answer to your problem is you got something hittin' against something. Brilliant... really brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Klorack Posted January 5, 2013 Author Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Originally Posted by Freeman Keller Doesn't sound like much of a store to me - or salesman for that matter. I'm even more confused by your last post. Did you get another guitar? Why is it a "bigger mistake"? Or are you keeping the one that you had bought? Do you want me to try to talk you thru figuring out what is wrong? If so I'm going to ask a lot of questions. btw - the difference between the C and SC is that the latter is solid top - shouldn't have any effect on the problem you are describing. Might affect the unplugged sound, probably not the plugged. I exchanged the Yamaha FGX700SC for the Takamine EG340C. The Yamaha is a better guitar all around and sounds better then the Takamine after getting to play both in my home where I can hear the sound butter then in the store. The big mistake is I paid more for less. $50 bucks more. I'm taking that guitar back and just going to do it right this time. I'll get the Yamaha FGX730SC new shopped to the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Freeman Keller Posted January 5, 2013 Members Share Posted January 5, 2013 Originally Posted by Klorack I exchanged the Yamaha FGX700SC for the Takamine EG340C. The Yamaha is a better guitar all around and sounds better then the Takamine after getting to play both in my home where I can hear the sound butter then in the store. The big mistake is I paid more for less. $50 bucks more. I'm taking that guitar back and just going to do it right this time. I'll get the Yamaha FGX730SC new shopped to the house. So my assumption is that you've solved your noisy A string problem by buying a new guitar (or two). btw - lots of love for the Yamies on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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