buzz when unfretting

[lazytech]

Hey guys just trying to figure out an ussue with my latest bass.

All thats happening is a terrible string/fret buzz when un fretting, just as im releasing. only on the e string.

Im using the same technique as all my other basses and that doesnt happen, just the one rig.

Any Ideas?

[bass player 48]

Is it only when "unfretting" to an open E or does it happen when your next note is a fretted note?

I don't really have any help to offer at this point, I just want to hear the answer... so...

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[lazytech]

im not with the bass at the moment but im pretty its EVery time i unfret.

[XylemBassGuitar]

Interesting...

Maybe you have some "backbuzz."

That is, for a split second while you are releasing the string, the frets behind the one you are fretting contact the string and produce some buzz.

Backbuzz is usually caused by a too-flat neck. You can check if it's backbuzz by adding a little relief to the neck (loosening the truss rod) and seeing if that takes care of the issue.

Also, when was the last time you changed strings on that bass? If recently, did you change gauges too?

Does this happen on every single fret on the E-string or is the release-buzz confined to a certain area of the fretboard?

[202dy]

This may be a technique issue. Please describe exactly what you are doing with your fretting fingers. For instance, is your finger in contact with the string when you release the note? Is your release slow and controlled or do you stop the note instantaneously?

[reedo35]

Originally Posted by XylemBassGuitar

Interesting...

Backbuzz is usually caused by a too-flat neck. You can check if it's backbuzz by adding a little relief to the neck (loosening the truss rod) and seeing if that takes care of the issue.

This may do the trick, or the neck may be twisted, causing the problem.

[joechummer]

I have this same problem. I started noticing it after I adjusted my truss rod last time. Guess I tightened it a bit too much, which looks like I'll probably have to put it back to where it was before. This is a shame, as my bass had extremely high action before I adjusted it.

[joechummer]

Loosened my truss rod some, which took care of the vast majority of the back buzz, but now my action is just as high as it was when I started out, which is a lot higher than I'd like.

I guess I'll have to save up and get a better bass.

[RCCollins]

Originally Posted by joechummer

Loosened my truss rod some, which took care of the vast majority of the back buzz, but now my action is just as high as it was when I started out, which is a lot higher than I'd like.

I guess I'll have to save up and get a better bass.

I wouldn't give up just yet. Let the truss rod adjustment set in another day and then gradually lower the strings.

or take it to a pro for setup. But if you have the patience to CAREFULLY tweak it to your likeing by yourself, it will pay off in the long run.

[joechummer]

Originally Posted by RCCollins

I wouldn't give up just yet. Let the truss rod adjustment set in another day and then gradually lower the strings.

or take it to a pro for setup. But if you have the patience to CAREFULLY tweak it to your likeing by yourself, it will pay off in the long run.

Even considering this is a Squier Affinity P-Bass, probably the lowest price point for an entry bass? I don't think I'm going to get much more adjustment out of it. All the reviews I read said the action was high, but I didn't really care that much cos I just wanted something to noodle around with. Since then, I have come to like playing bass a lot more than I thought I would.

[JustDavid]

I'm not one to try & deter anyone from buying another bass, but I'd bet good $$ that it's setup can be improved to have it work better for you.

Heck, do both! Get another, & let this one be the one you learn setups on.