So my guitar has a "Wolf note"

Nappuccino

My guitar has a pretty clear wolf note that I'd like to get rid of. I've done a bit of googling and it seems like a Luthier might be able to do something for me.

Problem is, I don't know how to go about finding a good one or what they would charge for doing something like that. I mean, my guitar is probably worth about 400 (maybe less since it's garned a few good dings over the years) so... if it would cost the same time to buy a new guitar as it would to fix my current one, I might just look into that.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

(it is an acoustic guitar and the note happens all over my neck, so it isn't just a loose fret)

wmelon

I'd say find a decent independent music store that has an in house guitar tech and have them take a look at it. They should be able to tell you if it's a cheap and easy fix or something expensive/difficult.

badpoet

Try putting a fishing weight between the tail and bridge on the string causing the problem. If it's more than one string, that's a bigger problem, and might be worth replacing the instrument.

Nappuccino

@Wmelon: Well, I brought it to the local shop last year and the guy there couldn't hear anything. But the more I play with the guitar, the more I know something has to be up with it. Especially now that I've started recording with it... Maybe next time head into the city I'll do that.

@badpoet: It is the same pitch note across several strings. Apparently the body of the guitar resonates freely, but in such a way that counteracts the note in question. So it is a bigger issue.

I'd rather not just replace the instrument if possible- I love the tone and... for me, it is a rather pricey one.

garroad_ran

If there's a way to fix that problem, I'd imagine it would have to be something that would alter the frequency response of the body of the guitar just a tiny bit. Possibly adding a block of wood or something like that? Unfortunately, I've never come across anyone who's ever actually wanted to FIX this problem, so I'm not sure exactly how one would go about doing it, but I can't imagine it would be a terribly expensive fix.

As for how to find a good luthier, just ask for recommendations from musicians I guess. Or ask some of the big local shops who they outsource they stuff to.