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Old 11-16-2008, 12:04 AM
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Having an Issue with open string notes

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I just picked up my bass for the first time in a while and when I play the open strings but instead just rattle. If I fret, though, then everything is fine.

I'm totally inexperienced with bass and I have no idea what could be causing this. The bass is set up next to an open window and it's very cold outside. Could this have caused an issue?
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:05 AM
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Yes.
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Old 11-16-2008, 12:18 AM
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Yes.
....and a slight loosening of your truss rod should help.
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