Bass action problems

McCalister999 · #1 07-13-2005, 11:55 PM

I've had my MIM Fender Jazz for over a year, and I'm finally starting to have problems. My strings buzz, mostly the E and A strings (especially the E). I also noticed that the saddle for the E string seems abnormally low, although I never lowered it. I tried to raise the saddle, but after a week or so it seems to have slid back to it's lower position and buzzes again. Any suggestions?

Anti_Wish · #2 07-14-2005, 12:01 AM

try and get new screws. if that doesnt work get a Leo quan badass II bridge. that is the most common fender mod.

TheNerdBass · #3 07-14-2005, 12:04 AM

Try looking around the setup forums, they might have a good answer for you.

McCalister999 · #4 07-14-2005, 12:11 AM

found one, thanks.
I also looked at the Badass II bridge, is it worth the money? Looks pretty... Badass?
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might getting new strings help? I replaced the stock strings when I got my bass over a year ago and haven't changed them since.

Juneau · #5 07-14-2005, 10:03 AM

And yes, new strings might help if yours are over a year old. You'll think you got a new bass lol. Strings stretch out over time and if not changed they can become too elastic. This is usually not an issue with flatwounds, but roundwounds will deffinantly lose their brightness and tension after that long.

eldave777 · #6 07-14-2005, 10:06 AM

BADASS II. Solves all!

Jazz Lover · #7 07-14-2005, 11:58 AM

One more vote for the Badass II. I got one shortly after I bought a MIM Jazz and it is more than worth the money. I got better note definition, more sustain, and it seems to make the action a little tighter. Plus, I have never had any of the problems you are talking about with it.