Dead Note or String:

Sometimes it's not a "buzz" but a dead note or string, or a general "fuzzy" sort of tone.



Dead or dull only in open, unfretted postition
Nut Slots - crud in there will dampen tone

One (or more, perhaps) string dead or dull over all
String Windings - can come loose
Low Saddle - for that "sitar tone."
Deeply Notched Saddle - can be home to small buzzes
Fuzzy String Winding - can "insulate" string from saddle
Loose Tuner - poor string anchorage results in loss of tone

One or more strings give a "sitar" or "fuzzy" tone over all
Low Saddle - for that "sitar tone."
String Windings - can come loose
Deeply Notched Saddle - can be home to small buzzes


Dull tone over all or most strings - watch out! This one can be very subjective.
Dead Strings - Hey, they do wear out, get corroded and dead
Low Saddle - for that "sitar tone."
Saddle Material - can really damp tone
Flat Frets - cause buzzing or "fuzzy" note
String Windings - can come loose


A single, or a few dead notes at specific fretted positions
Loose Fret - a real tone killer
Flat Frets - cause buzzing or "fuzzy" note

















String Windings - can come loose

Loose Fret - a real tone killer

Saddle Material - can really damp tone

Flat Frets - cause buzzing or "fuzzy" note

Low Saddle - for that "sitar tone."

Nut Slots - crud in there will dampen tone

Loose Tuner - poor string anchorage results in loss of tone

Deeply Notched Saddle - can be home to small buzzes

Fuzzy String Winding - can "insulate" string from saddle


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