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rv_bass
Junior
Username: rv_bass

Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2014
Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 7:10 am:   Edit Post

Hi,

I have a four string Orion bass. Yesterday the E string started buzzing on the 5th and 7th frets, never did that before. I couldn't figure out what was causing it, the frets look fine and not worn that much, the string (Pyramid flat .105) is only about a month old and looks fine as well (not worn out). So, I changed the the string to a Pyramid flat .100 and the buzz has stopped. Just wondering if anyone might have a thought on why the .105 buzzes and not the slightly lighter guage .100 string.

Thanks!
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 2205
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, April 18, 2015 - 6:54 pm:   Edit Post

If your setup has the neck fairly straight and low action the increased diameter of the string could be just enough to interfere with the frets. Anytime I change the string type or gauge on my guitars and basses I always go through a setup procedure to account for the changes the strings introduce. This is also the time of the year I start into my seasonal adjustments due to the increase in humidity that starts to reswell the wood in the neck.

Keith
rv_bass
Junior
Username: rv_bass

Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2014
Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2015 - 5:42 pm:   Edit Post

Keith,
Thanks very much for your comments. I'll work on the set up to see what effects that has.
Thanks,
Rob

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