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Old 01-30-2009, 04:52 AM
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Fret Buzz in A string

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I just installed my brass nut, hipshot tuners and a BAII in my P bass today.

I get super annoying fret buzz in my bass ONLY in the A String.

I get it worse when I press anywhere an octave up.

Why is this happening?

If it helps I have pretty thick rotosounds on. Steve Harris model. 110 guage.
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Old 01-30-2009, 05:58 AM
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I just installed my brass nut, hipshot tuners and a BAII in my P bass today.

I get super annoying fret buzz in my bass ONLY in the A String.

I get it worse when I press anywhere an octave up.

Why is this happening?

If it helps I have pretty thick rotosounds on. Steve Harris model. 110 guage.
Too many variables as you've changed out three critical components. Does the buzz disappear when you raise the string saddle? Post a response and we'll go from there. Note: this may be a bit premature but I'm suspicious you may have back buzz from a combination of a low nut slot and (possibly) a too-straight neck.

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Old 01-30-2009, 06:10 AM
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Sounds like the saddle hieght. I would also look down the neck it may need to be tweeked a 1/4 turn.
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