SR405 buzzing strings, how to fix

[bassfreak12345]

I won this bass on ebay like a week ago, when I recieved it I played it and I noticed that the strings are buzzing alot, especially at the 1st and 2nd fret. whats causing this problem and how do I fix it?! thanks

[JMX]

Probably the nut slots are cut too deep.
You could fix this yourself with superglue, but since it's a new bass (and you didn't pay anything for it), fork out the cash for a good setup job done by a good service tech.
He can diagnose this best. It's kinda hard to do over the net, and it just might be caused by your playing technique only, you never know.
A good tech can help you in any case.

[bassfreak12345]

ok thanks yeah, I figured thats what I was going to have to do. your right though, the nut slots look pretty deep compared to my yamaha rbx250

[fat-bottom]

Keep in mind that excessive fret buzz at the lower frets is also a classic indicator of a neck with too little relief. I would turn the truss rod counter clockwise a quarter turn before you do anything with your nut. A pro set-up would be the best thing.

[pkr2]

Originally posted by T Jay
Keep in mind that excessive fret buzz at the lower frets is also a classic indicator of a neck with too little relief. I would turn the truss rod counter clockwise a quarter turn before you do anything with your nut. A pro set-up would be the best thing.

For what it's worth, I agree with T Jay.

Pkr2