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10-01-2002, 11:18 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Holland | |  Possible string replacement problem... String gives a "buzz"
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Hi,
I've replaced the strings on 5-string Cort bass yesterday, all went went, except the E-String... It vibrates at the bridge, wich gives a string "Buzz"-like sound... What could be the problem of this??
But, must important, how Can I fix it??? The string is'nt rotated...
Weird....
Hopy someone can help me out here....
Greetz,
Frank van Boven
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10-01-2002, 11:35 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: East of Portland Oregon | | | string replacement
I don't know if it is the same problem I had. When I replaced my strings, I changed brands, and I started getting a buzz on my A. Putting the originals back on solved the problem. The tech at the shop where I do much of my business said that it might be the strings, and that I could reset my action to accomodate the new strings.
Later; skidog.
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10-01-2002, 02:15 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Holland | | Not the answer I Hoped For... 
I bought an offer... 12 Sets of 6-strings.... -> 180 Euro (equals 180 Dollar).... |
10-01-2002, 06:55 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Western Arkansas | | | At least two possibilities;
1). Most likely; Bridge saddle height adjustment screw is up off the "deck" of the bridge plate (the part flat against the body) One side or the other of the bridge saddle will be slightly held up by the "A" string or "B" string saddle. Cure; Turn each height adjustment screw clockwise (as to raise the saddle) just enought to make sure it's tight against the bridge deck. Both adjustment screws should be sticking out of the bottom of the saddle the same length and both should be touching the bridge deck.
2). Least likely, but possible; Loose winding on the string itself. Cure; Change string
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10-02-2002, 01:56 AM
|  | Unprofessional TalkBass Contributor | | Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Brighton, England, UK, Europe | | | I agree with the last post, but it could also be the way you have wound the E around the peg.
If you don't have the string right down on the peg so it is pushing down on the nut it can cause buzz in various places as you have changed the setup effectively.
Well this may not be the best way of explaining it - but I know it happens from experience.
Re-wind the string around the post, so it stops at the bottom - easier to show, than explain in words!!
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10-06-2002, 07:30 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Wijk bij Duurstede, Utrecht, Holland | | | I've wound the string like you said...
And the string is not twisted.
It's a real mystery!!!
I'll let my bass teacher take a look at it when het returns....
Anyway, Thanx to all!!!
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10-06-2002, 12:17 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2001 Location: Orangevale, CA 95662 | | | What about doing a full setup first?
It's very possible the relief is off, the saddles are too low, nut is cut incorrectly, etc etc etc.
I have low action on my P bass using TI Jazz Flats, and I get a clank with all but the lightest touch. I attribute this to the low tension of the TI strings. I could raise the action, but that sucks. I have a set of DA Chrome Flats with 40 more pounds of tension, so I'm going to try those first. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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