fret buzz on only 8th fret of the E String

[rbud2003]

I have a Marcus Miller Sig 4 string where I'm only getting fret buzz on the 8th fret on the E string. The 5th fret on the E string will buzz when hit hard but other than that, there is no fret buzz on the bass. I'm using TI Powerbass strings.

Any ideas on what is causing this?

[Chasarms]

With only one string buzzing right in the middle of the neck, it could be almost anything.

First, make sure the frets are level by laying a short straightedge in the 6-10th fret area. if the edge won't touch all the frets, you have some idea if there is a high one. If this is the case, I highly recommend you take it to a trusted tech to have it leveled and dressed.

If they are level, simply raise the E string saddle to stop the buzzing. If you have to raise unacceptably high in order to stop the buzz, you may have to tweak the neck relief a bit.

I would start by giving the neck slightly MORE relief. No more than a 1/4 turn or so loosening the truss.

If you do mess with the truss, you'll probably have to completely set up the entire instrument again.

[George Looney]

This might help :

http://www.fretnotguitarrepair.com/buzzing.htm

[rbud2003]

I added a bit more relief to cure the problem. Thanks again!