Fixing Fret Buzz?

[RadioMasterDude]

I've got a Squier Jazz Bass Standard, and it rattles a lot, probably cause I have the action pretty low (but I like it low, and I want to keep it low). I took it to a local luthier to see if I needed some fret leveling to fix the buzz but he said that it wasn't necessary, that I only needed heavier gauge strings, or just a setup. I'm a real noob at this kind of stuff, so I really don't know, but I was investigating on fret leveling and I heard that Squiers don't get good leveling jobs from the factory.

It still buzzes (sometimes) when I play lightly (I usually don't play with a light touch ).

What will get rid of the rattle? I really hate it. Is it the setup? (I haven't took my bass to get setup in a while) The string gauge? (I currently use 45-105) Or the fret job? (I hope it's not, I'm looking to spend less money possible) Or... something else?

If it's the string gauge, I know that it will change the feel and tension (and I'll have to setup).

Sorry if I sounded kinda ignorant but I really don't know about this subject and I didn't sleep at all last night...

I need words of wisdom!

Thanks!

[Floyd Eye]

Get a set-up dude. No matter what having it professionally set up is a great start. If you like the gauge string you are using, don't change them, have the bass set up for them. Maybe you'll have to spring to have a new nut put on.

[pacojas]

as long the buzz isn't blaring thru the speakers forget it. (maybe your technique is faulty)

[Cloverfield]

Originally Posted by pacojas

as long the buzz isn't blaring thru the speakers forget it. (maybe your technique is faulty)

What he said. ^

I don't know exactly how bad this buzz is that we're talking about, but I can speak from personal experience when I say that it's easy to get really anal about even the most minute amount of fret buzz. As long as it's not coming through the speakers and affecting your live/recording signal (depending on the situation), you're good.