Buzzing Guzheng

[yudingbon]

My guzheng is buzzing as if something is loose inside. It comes and goes depending on the humidy and the tension of the strings (I have change the tension a couple of times but the buzz always comes backs). This has been bothering me for over a year now.

It took me weeks to figure out I can actually use a mirror to take a look inside the guzheng. On inspection, I found two soundposts (at least I think that is what they should be called). There is one placed exactly where the buzz is originating from. I thought I could remedy the problem by adjusting one of the bridge feet to sit directly on top of the post, and sure enough, it worked!

However, I still want a permanant fix, as 'so' is not always going to sit on top of the post, especially if I want to change keys. Anyone with more know-how of the guzheng anatomy? What can I do to fix this problem indefinitely, or at least so I can move the bridge.

Thanks for the help.

~Lucian
PS. I cannot read/write Chinese, so if anyone would be so kind as to ask people on the chinese guzheng forums (I am sure there are plenty, but would not know for sure, since I am illiterate), that would really help me out. Thank you!!

[davidmdahl]

In case you do not get a response here, you might post your question at the following forum:

www.chinesezither.net/forum/

Best wishes,

David

[xindi]

Lucian -

guess you've sorted your buzzing problem out now!

I've found that by removing the chromatic tuner; the tuning wrench; the plectrum tape; a chocolate bar and my mobile phone from the tuning box of the guzheng, it has completely stopped buzzing!

I mustn't be very gentle with my bass string playing since I can see the guzheng practically lift at times, particularly trying to do tremolo like the Tibetan style music on the bass. I've changed my Tianyun Hangzhou strings over to Shanghai Dunhuang No.2 strings. I'm definitely not short on powerful bass anymore. Just need more little finger skill.