| Author | Message | ||
| wrongdimension
New Username: wrongdimension Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2006 |
Hi everyone! I purchased a 2004 brown bass a few months back and I am very happy with it. I did however, notice that I get a bit of buzz around the 9th fret on the G string. The action on the bass seems to be right about where I like it and I thought maybe it was a truss problem. I have a basic understanding of how to adjust the truss but not a double truss and my allen wrenches wouldn't fit inside the little "pocket" where the rod ends are so I took it in to have the truss adjusted and new strings put on it. Aside from costing way to much this didn't solve the problem so I am wondering what to do now. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 753 Registered: 2-2006 |
OOPS dbl post (Message edited by olieoliver on September 27, 2006) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 754 Registered: 2-2006 |
How are the frets? And if you raise the strings a little will the buzz go away? | ||
| wrongdimension
New Username: wrongdimension Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2006 |
I tried raising the strings from the bridge. It didnt seem to solve the problem and just made the action too high. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 756 Registered: 2-2006 |
Is your nut adjustable? Might try raising it if it is. But it sounds to me you may have fret with a bur or a flat spot. I had the same problem on a Warwiick bass. It had a buzz at 7th fret on the G string. I took to a local luthier and he was able to get the buzz out by dressing the frets. | ||
| wrongdimension
New Username: wrongdimension Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2006 |
I have never tried adjusting the nut. I will give it a try. Is it a simple proccess? If that doesnt work I will look into having fret work done like you described. Thanks for the help olie  | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 760 Registered: 2-2006 |
If yours is adjustable it should be pretty easy. A set screw in the nut under the strings. I would try it first, then if that doesn't work then maybe check the frets. | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 569 Registered: 2-2005 |
Follow this to Joey's setup procedure. It covers adjusting your bass very well. Keith | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3616 Registered: 6-2000 |
I don't think it's anything other than some slight neck relief needed. Loosen the truss rods just a touch, maybe 1/8-1/4 turn each. Also, what strings (brand/size) are you using? String selection matters a lot in matters of excellent setup. Joey's post for setup has successfully navigated many setup newbies to setup pros. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4458 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Ryan, welcome to the group and congrats on the Brown Bass. As Keith and Mica said, Joey's post is a great starting point. While you're there, check out some of the other posts in the FAQ and Must Reads sections. Middle of the neck is usually a truss rod adjustment. Mica is THE authority, but if it's just a "bit" of buzz on the 9th fret of the G string, I doubt you would need as much as a 1/4 turn; 1/8 or maybe even less might do it. I also think Olie has a point that there might be a fret level problem; but try adjusting the truss rods first, that's the usual place for something like this. On my Essence, a change in humidity will show up with a bit of buzz on the 8th fret of the G string. I slight adjustment takes care of it. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1327 Registered: 3-2004 |
Could also be an issue of a fret that has come unseated. I have a recollection of someone with this problem using a block to press/tap in the frets above the one where a buzz was evident to resolve the issue. If it buzzes only when you play the 9th fret, then it would probably be the 10th that is high. |
