Help with buzzing C string

[Arthurrock]

Hi, I just got my tenor ukelele a couple of days ago from an online store. I am a complete beginner and while it has been a great experience so far, I have noticed that the C string makes a buzzing sound. It happens even if I am not playing any chords. The only reason, what I've seen so far, maybe the tuning peg. I haven't noticed any other issues. Is the peg the reason? Or is it something else? What should I do?
Here's a pic of the tuning peg and a recording of the sound

 

[John Colter]

Buzzing can be a puzzling problem. Often, it is caused by the deflection of the string allowing it to come into contact with a fret. It may be that the string is adjusted too low (sometimes called low 'action') or a fret can be standing slightly higher than the others. It is difficult to diagnose without having hands on the uke.

 

[SebastianF]

This is not easy to diagnose from afar as John says.

But from looking at the picture you took, the bushing of the tuner for the C string should be flush against the headstock. It looks like there is a gap, which could possibly mean the tuning post or some other part in there vibrates and causes the buzzing.

In any case, if you just bought it I would suggest returning it to the seller. Describe the problem, you do not have to fix it youself.

 

[man0a]

In an interview that I heard recently, I recall Joel from HMS saying that buzzing on the C string is often caused by a poorly installed string with not enough tension. You cannot just tighten the string, you may need to increase the break angle at the nut.

 

[John Colter]

This is not easy to diagnose from afar as John says.

But from looking at the picture you took, the bushing of the tuner for the C string should be flush against the headstock. It looks like there is a gap, which could possibly mean the tuning post or some other part in there vibrates and causes the buzzing.

In any case, if you just bought it I would suggest returning it to the seller. Describe the problem, you do not have to fix it youself.

I did not notice the gap. That is exactly the sort of thing that can cause buzzing. Make sure all fittings are tight and snug. Don't over-tighten, they only have to be tight enough.