Understanding Humidity
Itʼs true! Climate affects every guitarʼs playability. A common
issue with any guitar is "String Buzz" (buzzing occurs when a
vibrating string touches the metal fret on a fretboard).
Buzzing is usually the result of wood acclimatizing to new
surroundings, especially when a guitar has recently traveled
for shipping or re-location. As tough as it is to wait, adjusting
an acclimatizing guitar is a never ending battle. Give your
guitar a few
days (maybe more if it's been exposed to
extreme climate change) to settle before you attempt any
adjustment.
Your guitar may settle higher or lower than what was set by a
Fretlight Guitar Tech. Most likely, there is insufficient relief
(upwards or concave curve i
n the neck
).
A few turns of the
truss rod should fix the issue. You may need to make periodic
truss rod adjustments, especially when the seasons change.
This adjustment is best performed by your local trained guitar
technician.
