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wrongdimension
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Username: wrongdimension

Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 753
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

OOPS dbl post

(Message edited by olieoliver on September 27, 2006)
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 754
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

How are the frets? And if you raise the strings a little will the buzz go away?
wrongdimension
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Username: wrongdimension

Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 9:03 am:   Edit Post

I tried raising the strings from the bridge. It didnt seem to solve the problem and just made the action too high.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 756
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: wrongdimension

Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 760
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 1:23 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 569
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 2:13 pm:   Edit Post

Follow this to Joey's setup procedure. It covers adjusting your bass very well.

Keith
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3616
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 2:26 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4458
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 1:28 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1327
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 2:24 pm:   Edit Post

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.

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