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Originally Posted by Soul_Killa_Dark  Thank you very much for replying Joshua! |
De nada, it's what we're here for!
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Originally Posted by Soul_Killa_Dark According to the Sadowsky article, the relief is somewhat not right; the neck is too straight, which is causing the buzz on the "first position" (does this mean first fret?). Sadowsky says that I will need to adjust the truss rod, but will I need to take out the strings for this? My bass is brand new, not even three days old, and I don't want to mess with it, because I'm a beginner, but if it's necessary then I guess have no choice but to adjust the truss rod. |
I agree with this initial assessment given the info so far. I would add some relief were it my bass.
As to who should add the relief, that is your call. While it is a most basic adjustment (and one that most folks here would recommend getting comfortable with), if done wrong it can indeed cause damage. The strings do not need to be removed, but I personally loosen my strings before making truss rod adjustments.
Bottom line; I prefer to err on the side of caution. Since you just bought it (at a store?), perhaps someone there can show you the basics? Once you've seen it done you will most probably be more comfortable doing it yourself.
In any event, keep us posted!
