Buzz only only the first fret of 2nd and 3rd string

[matakazer]

So, I bought this aNueNue Lani III(Tenor) which comes with Aquila strings a week ago. IDK if all along it was there, but I just noticed the buzz today.

What could be the causes? I suspect the 2nd fret bar, or what you call it, is a little higher than normal that's why.

I am waiting for the shop that I bought it from to reply me in the meanwhile. Hopefully it's covered in the 1 year warranty they said.

 

[PhilUSAFRet]

I have a stainless steel ruler that I use to check if the neck and/or frets are level. A good place to start. Checking the setup is always a good move if a new uke doesn't play properly. Lots of tutorials online including one at theukulelesite.com....or....you can return it.

 

[sopher]

Some strings just rattle and replacing them will fix it.

If not that, if you mean an "open string only buzz" as a first-fret only buzz that is often due to an incorrect nut - typically the slot may be too deep - I see this a lot as I'm a lefty and the nut conversion is sometimes not well executed.

Good luck!

sopher

 

[deschutestrout]

I'd change strings before I get too worried. Once you fret a string, even at the 1st fret, the nut is no longer in play.

Also worth checking are the screws on the tuners, end pin (if any) and if there is a label inside that is not firmly glued ... all these can cause buzzes ... and sometime only at certain frequencies. Ask me how I know