ALOT of fretbuzz at first fret, all strings

Demon · #1 05-13-2007, 04:26 AM

Im having problems with fretbuzz. Its pretty much only at the first fret and a bit when i play open strings. Theres some fretbuzz on other frets aswell, but nothing that bothers, just a tiny bit, but at the first fret it chokes out the note and you hear a big loud buzzgrowl instead. Any idea what it could be?

GlennW · #2 05-13-2007, 07:01 AM

I'd try slightly backing off the truss rod adjusting nut - 1/8 turn or less.

Demon · #3 05-16-2007, 07:10 AM

Ok thanks. Ive never adjusted the trussrod before, so could you tell me simply only how to do? Id appreciate it. Thanks

stedtale · #4 05-16-2007, 07:15 AM

Truss rod adjusting and string hight adjusting:

http://garywillis.com/pages/bass/bas...tupmanual.html

If you don't feel comfortable with it, and it is actually very simple, bring it to someone who is comfortable with it. As long as you are careful and go slow, things should be OK.

thehurlatron · #5 05-16-2007, 07:28 AM

if the relief is fine in the neck, maybe your saddles on the bridge need to be raised a hair on the strings in question.

Demon · #6 05-16-2007, 07:38 AM

I wont raise saddles anymore, wont be comfortable to play if the action goes higher. Anyway to the second poster, do you mean i should loosen the rod by 1/8th turn?

manicbassman · #7 05-16-2007, 07:43 AM

insert the correct tool into the truss rod and turn to the left (anti-clockwise) by one eighth of a turn.

It depends upon your truss rod as to what is the correct tool, usually, it's supplied with the Bass when you buy it new...

If you do not have the correct tool, do not under any circumstances attempt to adjust it yourself, you run the risk of damaging the truss rod and it may require replacing (Expensive!!!)

Your local guitar shop should be able to help you with the tool...

stedtale · #8 05-16-2007, 07:43 AM

read this:
http://garywillis.com/pages/bass/bas...tupmanual.html

Demon · #9 05-16-2007, 08:12 AM

Hmm. I turned 1/8th, no difference, then i went maybe 1/3rd still no difference.

Any other ideas?

GlennW · #10 05-16-2007, 10:42 AM

Is this a new problem on a bass you've had a while and used to play ok?

Or is it a new bass?

It's starting to sound like it's a new bass (to you) with the nut slots filed too low.

Or...do your strings have a good approach angle from the pegs to the nut? If not, that might be it. Not fret buzz, but nut buzz.

Did you recently change strings?

stedtale · #11 05-16-2007, 10:45 AM

Be sure that your neck relief is the problem before adjusting the truss rod.
http://garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/relief.html

If relief is ok, it could be the frets, nut, several things.

Demon · #12 05-17-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GlennW

Is this a new problem on a bass you've had a while and used to play ok?

Or is it a new bass?

It's starting to sound like it's a new bass (to you) with the nut slots filed too low.

Or...do your strings have a good approach angle from the pegs to the nut? If not, that might be it. Not fret buzz, but nut buzz.

Did you recently change strings?

Got the bass at christmas. I havent played it alot though.

They seem to go pretty straight to the nut, so i dont think thats the problem.

fishdds · #13 05-17-2007, 09:41 AM

If the strings go straight from the pegs to the nut (no slope up) that could be the problem. You need the strings to angle down from the nut to the pegs. This is usually accomplished with either a tilted back headstock, or string tees that hold the strings down (usually the D and G, but can be all) on a straight headstock. Make sure the strings are wound so that the string comes off the tuning peg lower than 2 or 3 wraps of the string around the peg. This will help get it lower also. Not sure if this is the actual problem, but worth exploring.

K9Jay79 · #14 05-18-2007, 08:58 AM

I have a fret buzz problem myself on the 2nd and 3rd frets of the B and E strings. I have an Ibanez SR-505. I read the manual, and they tell you what their recommended settings are. I've never messed with that stuff either, but from what I understand the truss rod will actually bend the neck one way or another. They explained to press on the highest pitch fret and then measure the distance off of the 8th fret. For my bass I think it said it should measure between .3mm - .5mm. That will tell you if the neck is bowed in or out. It says that can possibly be the cause of fret buzz. I'd maybe get factory presets like that... or just take it to a tech and let him do it for you.