Frett Buzz - String Related Question

[Dr3thepooner]

Hey All!

I have searched for the similar issues, but my question is pretty specific to the new strings i decided to try out, so thought it'd be easier to create a new thread.

So here is my situation - I have put new neck on my MIM P Bass.
I planned to have this bass primarily for Dropped D tuning - hence went with bit thicker gauge - of 110 (I got Ernie Balls - custom gauge).

So I have corrected minor issues, but there is still one unpleasant thing - I have fret buzz esp on low D (E), if i have string closer to the fretboard, - and to keep it clean - I need to rise it quite high, which is not comfortable to play.
I have checked the neck - is almost straight, and i dont wanna screw around with the truss rod : (

Is it always like this with higher gauge strings? Or shall i take it to the shop?

[Meatrus]

Higher gauge will normally make less buzz, if the setup is correct. Where is it buzzing? On the open, or fretted (if fretted, which frets?). It will be a setup or maybe technique issue and not something you will have to put up with.

Hope this helps

[Nedmundo]

It's not just string gauge that matters, but the inherent tension from the string's design. For roundwounds, I believe hex core strings are generally tighter than round core, and flats are generally tighter than rounds. Of course there will be exceptions, like TI Jazz flats which are reportedly quite loose. (I've never tried them.)

I've had good drop-D results with all .110 roundwound E strings I've tried, but the best would probably be DR Lo-Riders and GHS Boomers due to their relatively high tension. The tension also helps clarity in drop tunings. I don't know how they'd compare to the Ernie Balls you have, but try stainless Lo-Riders. For even higher tension, D'Addario Half Rounds would be a good choice. They were too much for me, at least in the medium gauge I tried.

[Meatrus]

Originally Posted by Nedmundo

It's not just string gauge that matters, but the inherent tension from the string's design. For roundwounds, I believe hex core strings are generally tighter than round core, and flats are generally tighter than rounds. Of course there will be exceptions, like TI Jazz flats which are reportedly quite loose. (I've never tried them.)

I've had good drop-D results with all .110 roundwound E strings I've tried, but the best would probably be DR Lo-Riders and GHS Boomers due to their relatively high tension. The tension also helps clarity in drop tunings. I don't know how they'd compare to the Ernie Balls you have, but try stainless Lo-Riders. For even higher tension, D'Addario Half Rounds would be a good choice. They were too much for me, at least in the medium gauge I tried.

Very true, but the problem is definitely not the strings in this case. Slinkies are hex core also, btw.