There’s no fret buzz just seems to be the open string 
Open G String Buzz
Is it touching the first fret then? If it is only the G string that does it, it has to be related to something along that string path that is touching.
Hey Joe,
Here’s a great video that Jake put out on string buzz issues. Hope it helps.
Jack
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Hi Lee, Yes I understand, What I said earlier was to try to help you isolate the problem.
Hi Joe
No… when i followed what Mark said and fret between the 2/3 fret with the right hand and see if the string moves when pressed with the left hand on the 1st then its not the nut and that was the case
i have gone up the neck on all strings and every fret seems to be ok no fret buzz at all that i can see/hear
To me with my limited banjo ear…lol it sounds like its coming from the pot but like i say everything is snug
I have changed string to GHS 135 which are lighter on the 3rd a 12 i think so i was putting it down to that
Cheers
Hi Lee, Since the buzz is at the pot end. Take off the resonator and check that the nuts on the connecting rods are tight against the wood, sometimes the resonator screws work loose and amplify a vibration.
Hi Archie
yesterday i took off the resonator and nipped up the head bolts and checked that all nuts where snug but will check again to eliminate them
Thanks pal
If it is something loose, then I would think you would hear it with strings other than g.
I would check where the strings go into the Tailpiece. Sometimes reseting or checking the cover on a Tailpiece, Not sure what Tailpiece you have. Also use something to mute all strings except the Open string that buzzez. Sometimes it’s not always the string you pluck that buzzez but another that is resonating. Also, lift out the string from the bridge slot and make sure the slot is clean and not picked up any dust grime or fluff etc. Hope you can find out the culprit. I know how annoying it can be. I had it once when I used a capo on the 5th. Just started out of the blue. Then I discovered it was a railroad spike had lifted just slightly and was causing the 5th string to buzz when I used the capo. 
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Hi Guys
Thanks for all the advice really appreciate all you help and I now think it’s fret buzz on the 2nd fret so might get it looked at and setup
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I had one of my frets raise up on my RK. It was the 15th fret and it was raised only on the end. I could hear the buzz only on the bottom D string. A little super glue and a guitar capo to hold it till it dried is all it took. There are some good youtube videos about how to do it. Good luck.
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Glad you found the fault, there is nothing more annoying than a buzzing string.
Excellent news. Well done for tracking it down.
Found the problem which is annoying as it’s a new banjo but the 3rd fret is higher on one side
Awesome, well done! That is an easy fix.
Hi Mike
I don’t have a fret file so might have to purchase one
Cheers
They are really nice to have. I ended dong a fret level and dress when I had my mando down to put a pickup in last weekend. I got the stewMac medium/Large combination file, and it has covered every fret type I have seen from ukes to basses. You can shape a fret with simple files. You can even get by just fine for a spot repair by using something home-made. I shaped the tip on a sanding stick to clean up file marks. You could use something like that for the whole process of crowning if desired. It just won’t be as quick.
Also, I’d suggest tapping on the fret to make sure it isn’t loose and lifted before buying a crowning file and starting to level. A loose and lifted fret isn’t particularly common, but it can happen. By tapping on a loose fret with something metal you can tell by the sound (hollow sounding compared to other frets) that it isn’t seated. If that is the issue, the repair is a little different.
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Ok thanks for the info pal
If it is new, I would call RK and see what they suggest. They should either pay the shipping to fix it or pay a local shop to fix it for you.
ok pal will do