D string buzz 15th fret after setup

[Dudaronamous]

I bought new MIM fender jazz last week. I adjusted truss rod to remove relief and adjusted bridge, following these instructions: http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass...al/relief.html. There's ONE fret that buzzes, on D string at 15th fret. No buzz anywhere else on bass. I'd like to avoid paying for pro setup unless necessary. I like the bass and would prefer not to return it if there's a (preferably DIY) solution. What could the problem be?

[dmusic148]

It needs a fret leveling- this is common with a new bass, even expensive ones. DIY? No offense, but if you have to ask, the answer is no.

[Dudaronamous]

Thanks for the advice. For me DIY would be limited to bridge or truss adjustments. These hands will not be applying any files to the bass

[dmusic148]

It's not really that hard to do, but you need the tools, and you have to kind of know what you're doing. I taught myself because I do a lot of project basses and couldn't keep paying somebody else.

[Dudaronamous]

I took the bass to Mike Lull's Guitar Works and they said the bass has loose frets and could be repaired under warranty. I took it back to Seattle Guitar Center and they exchanged it for one that plays fine. Good customer service. Thanks for the advice.