Musicman sub bass

[dixlectic]

Hello,
after much trawling of forums I am unable to find a solution to my problem so thought I should post.
I just bought a 2nd hand musicman sub. It is very nice, plays nice and fast and overall has an awesome sound.
However I have a few problems, which although I've been playing for a few years now I can't seem to iron out on my own.

1 - the A string rattle - a lot above the 12th fret, but also a little bit everywhere (apart from open). I can't work out where this rattle is coming from, but it seems to be the frets

2 - the G string is vibrating against the bridge a bit

Also if anyone knows what gauge strings SUB's are shipped with as standard, that would be lovely. I tried changing the 0.4's that were on it for 0.45's, but it made no difference and to be honest I prefer the 0.4's now after years of playing 0.45's. I've heard some people say you get better tone off the thicker strings but I think thinner ones sound nicer.

I wish I could sort these problems out because otherwise it is a really really nice bass.

Thanks
Nick
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[george_r]

Here ya go.

"Q: Can you please tell me what type of strings are put on Music Man basses when they ship new from the factory?

A: The 4-string basses are all equipped with Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass strings, item number 2834, when they leave the factory. The gauges are 45-65-80-100.

The StingRay 5 and Bongo 5 use the same with an added 130. This set is our Regular Slinky Bass 5's, item #2836."

- http://www.ernieball.com/site/faq_bass.php