KH-2 High E string buzz

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    KH-2 High E string buzz

    Hello everyone,

     

    I have a KH-2 that I purchased new in Japan. The high E string has always had a muffled buzz to it when played open. No issues while fretting, only when played open. I took the guitar back to the shop I purchased it from and had them take a look. They made a slight adjustment to the truss rod, which made minimal change. Everything is set to ESP specs from what I can tell. They told me it’s a common problem with the KH-2. I find this hard to believe. I also have a 602 that has no issues.

     

    Any thoughts? Thanks everyone.

     

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    Theodore C.
    Theodore C. wrote

    It’s one of the following:

    The truss rod is still too tight

    The nut is too low

    The first fret is too high

    The nut slot has a burr

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      Mike K.
      Mike K. wrote

      Thank you, Theodore. 

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        Pushead
        Pushead wrote

        Theodore is correct. The idea that it's a common problem with just the KH-2 model is silly. Without seeing the guitar in person, it's hard to know exactly what could/should be done to correct it, but if you find a competent tech, they can get it squared away pretty quickly.

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          Mike K.
          Mike K. wrote

          Pushead,

          I just got my guitar back to the States, so I’ll be taking it in this week. I hope you’re correct, and it can be fixed easily. 

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            Mike K.
            Mike K. wrote

            I finally got it fixed. There was a burr on the high E saddle. The tech was able to polish it out. It sounds great now.

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              Pushead
              Pushead wrote

              Excellent news, Mike. Hope you love the guitar.

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                ESP 348
                ESP 348 wrote

                Great stuff man!  

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