Lots of buzz -> store?

[Yapser]

I'm having a 5-stringer here which buzzes quite a lot. The open B is untunable due to buzzing, other strings buzz as well (on the first frets, after around the 5th it's ok).

Neck seems slightly concave (like my other basses/guitars) but rod adjustments seem kind of hard (even turning left to loosen it costs quite a lot of pressure but it's not undoable much - turning it right is somewhat easier).

Shall I just bring the bass to a shop to get it set up or is there something wrong with the bass..

[cynical1]

Yasper -

If the truss rod has never been adjusted then it is possible some of the glue to bond a fretboard or skunk stripe has adhered to the rod. Generally loosening the rod to break the jam free works.

Setting the truss rod on a bass or guitar should be done in very small, 1/4 turn incremental stages. Give the neck a few days to settle in to the adjustment before you adjust it again.

Some other things to consider is the angle of the neck to the body. The head may be back too far causing the buzzing.

Have you adjusted the saddle height to remove the fret buzz?

What condition is the nut in?

One other thing, if you've recently changed string gauges? That can cause the neck to respond differently.

Here's a link to give you a little information on truss rod adjustments.

If you have a good shop in the area with someone who can do a professional set-up then it's not a bad idea if you don't feel comfortable making the adjustments yourself.

Happy Trails

Cynical One

[Yapser]

Thanks for your reply.

I've tried putting the bridge saddles higer. But... Know the 'righty tighy - lefty loosy' principle? It's the opposite here (it's a lefthanded bass, that shouldn't make a difference right)?

Anyway, turning to the right seems to loosen the nut while turning to the left seems to tighten it (it's noticeable in how much force there is needed).

The fretbuzz has gone now, but i'm kinda unsure.. Does the lefthandedness make the difference?

[Rick Auricchio]

What brand and model of bass? Some use reverse threads on the truss rods.

And where is the adjustment? Headstock or heel?

[Yapser]

It's a Cort B5. Nut is located in the headstock.

-edit- It's alright now, no buzzes. Not taking the 'righty tighy - lefty loosy' thing -too- physically litterly works I guess.. Truss rod still works