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09-19-2009, 02:15 PM
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I have i RBX 765 that i haven't played so much on and i need some help with adjusting it.
The Low B string seems a little sloppy and i would really like to fix that.
Ty for you answers /Noob |
09-20-2009, 01:00 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | | Thats really just a problem with the bass. It comes with having a 34" scale 5 string. Some 34's have a pretty decent tension,others not so much. There isn't a whole lot you can do,maybe buy a heavier gauge B string.
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Originally Posted by stflbn  Two brothers... an octave apart. One muscular and strong who all the women love, the other thin and whimpy that makes screeching noises when ignored. | |
09-20-2009, 11:01 AM
| | | | i am also having some problems with fretbuzz, and i have very high action on the strings |
09-20-2009, 11:09 AM
| | | | I have the same bass. Sounds like you need a complete setup: Neck Relief, Pickup height, string height, and intonation. Once I got all of these corrected, floppy B String and fret buzz disappeared. Keep in mind your technique and style of play may make getting the perfect setup for every situation challenging, e.g. going form slap to fingerstyle. I hope it works out, because the RBX 765 is a great instrument. |
09-20-2009, 11:23 AM
| | | | How am i going to get all that stuff right? |
09-20-2009, 12:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tifton,Georgia | | | Pay a good tech to do it,or learn yourself. Fret buzz could also be due to uneven fret height.
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Originally Posted by stflbn Two brothers... an octave apart. One muscular and strong who all the women love, the other thin and whimpy that makes screeching noises when ignored. | |
09-20-2009, 12:18 PM
| | | Can i have your mesurements?
Cuz it seems like you have your bass setup very good:P
Please 
Anyone else who also have one of the rbx models(5string) can also post their mesurmemnts
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09-24-2009, 07:28 AM
| | | Help please |
09-24-2009, 07:36 AM
|  | I fling carrots | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Make a left at the Taco Bell | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevmove ...I hope it works out, because the RBX 765 is a great instrument. | I have one and absolutely love it. For the very affordable price tag, it's a killer bass!
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09-24-2009, 07:41 AM
| | I fling carrots | | Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Make a left at the Taco Bell | | | The neck on that bass is a 1-piece Maple neck. Because of that, I think neck stability over time is hit or miss. Mine has been all sorts of stable. Other slabs of Maple may not be so solid over time.
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Originally Posted by MatticusMania Strange to say it... but Perry is a man who understands. | Quote:
Originally Posted by macaroni tony Back in the day, I thought I was hard. I think we all know I was pretty much lying to myself | |
09-24-2009, 07:49 AM
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Owner and Operator, Xylem Handmade Basses and Guitars | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Durango, CO | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevmove Sounds like you need a complete setup: Neck Relief, Pickup height, string height, and intonation. | I agree, and unless you have a bit of experience setting up your own instruments, it would probably be best to find a good tech/luthier to set up the RBX for you as 5string5fingers suggests; even if you get a set of measurements from someone else whose RBX765 is set up well.
If the setup doesn't improve how floppy the B-string is, you might consider looking into another string brand for the B. I've heard from some fairly accomplished luthiers that the key to getting a tight-feeling B-string is just finding the right brand/gauge. A few guys vouch that they even have 32" scale basses with really tight B-strings. You could even call a few strings manufacturers and get their input on how to cure a floppy B. |
09-24-2009, 10:26 AM
| | | Cool, ty for all the tips guys 
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