Buzzing A string

[CBNJ]

When I play the A string open, it buzzes a little bit. When I play it on any fret though, it sounds fine. What's the deal with this? When I play it through an amp you can't really notice it, but it's a little "muddy".

[thisSNsucks]

This should be in the Setup & Repair section but sounds like its either:

1. Nut slot cut too wide and/or deep.
2. Not enough down pressure from the nut to the tuning peg.

If it's number 1. you could make a little filler paste with some superglue and baking soda, or even just super glue, though I'd take it to a tech.

If 2. make sure your the string is under the string tree properly (if your bass has one ) or just make sure the last wrap of the string on the tuning peg is at the bottom of the post.

[embellisher]

Originally Posted by thisSNsucks

This should be in the Setup & Repair section

Good call. Moved.

[NOVAX]

More wraps on that A string. Make sure the E's got enough also. The tree helps the D and G out, but have at least 3 wraps on those as well. Wrap em' up!