I know much detailed discussion has transpired since. However, the fact that the issue is pitch-related, most noticeable at a particular pitch even if sounded on different courses, implies that the issue is probably not related to a single string or the bit of hardware specific to any one string (nut slot, bridge hole, a particular fret under that course, etc.). As the frequency of the pitch is transferred to the instrument's structure, whatever has become loose enough to vibrate and offend is doing so in sympathy to that frequency. I can't speculate regarding what bit of structure is doing the buzzing (that should still be left to a proper repair luthier with the instrument in hand for inspection), but I do believe your issue will be related to the general structure of the instrument and not a specific string.
Luck, Eugene > -----Original Message----- > From: Monica Hall [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 4:05 PM > To: Eugene C. Braig IV > Cc: Lutelist > Subject: Re: [LUTE] Re: Buzzing [was "Gut strings"] > > > [Eugene C. Braig IV] Do be mindful that all manner of things can cause > > buzzing, from strings buzzing along lumpy frets to loose glue joints > along > > structural seams to damaged/loose braces etc. ad infinitum. Do get it > > checked out, but stay open-minded regarding possible causes. > > > Best, > > Eugene > > > Thank you for all the advice. It is very helpful. The problem is - and > the reason why I so far haven't done anything about it - is because it is > definitely seasonal. Fine for 10 months of the year and gradually > getting > worse through July and August when we often have hot weather followed by > heavy rain. And then suddenly perfectly OK again. It is also pitch > related. It is focused around the high octave string on the fourth > course > and the same note stopped at the 3rd fret on the second course. But > right > now it is fine so if I take it to the luthier he might wonder what I am > banging on about. > > I don't think it is strings or frets. Any other ideas will very welcome. > > Monica > > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > > http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
