Weird ratiling noise when i play unpluged

bt99 · #1 01-30-2010, 05:25 PM

I've checked the tuners and **** but it sounds like it could be the trusrod . What is wrong with my bass also its q ESP LTD EX104

bassist4dalord · #2 01-30-2010, 05:30 PM

It could also be the bridge saddles. I've noticed this with my Squier basses. I doubt it would be the truss rod, but I could be wrong.

Stradavus · #3 01-30-2010, 06:04 PM

If anyone else is around they can help you track down the buzzing while you play.

morebass! · #4 01-31-2010, 02:31 AM

I recently had this problem with my barker. It was the truss rod. I simply cranked it one way and then back the other way and it went away. Weird.

julio.gamiz · #5 01-31-2010, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by morebass!

I recently had this problem with my barker. It was the truss rod. I simply cranked it one way and then back the other way and it went away. Weird.

I would be cautious with putting 'truss rod' and 'cranked' in the same sentence

Could be the pickups touching the edge of their cavities, or a loose saddle screw.

Jerry Ziarko · #6 01-31-2010, 05:12 PM

I know of four possible causes. A loose tuner, (which you have ruled out, a loose part of the bridge, (spring etc.) a loose truss rod, or a vibrating strap lock. (especially Dunlops) If you have straplocks, take off the strap and play sitting down. Next have someone palm the bridge while you play. If none of this does it, it probably is the truss rod. Don't get alarmed, yet. It could be the truss rod is very loose and vibrating, and a slight adjustment will fix it. Worse case scenario, is that the nut has come off the rod. Very often it can be restarted when tightening. If you think it is the truss rod, and you are not too sure how to fix or adjust it, bring it to a repairman. It most cases is it an easy fix.

John Wentzien · #7 01-31-2010, 05:19 PM

Make sure your strings are wound down low enough on the tuning post.
Make sure they have enough "break" over the nut.

Mikhail1 · #8 01-31-2010, 05:23 PM

Check what Jerry said and if it that doesn't work, check to see if it is only on a certain string, I was having the same problem but only on the A string. I loosened the string and pulled it out of the bridge saddle then kept downward pressure on the string at the nut as I retuned it and, low and behold, it went away. I think the problem was the string not having enough downward pressure at the nut but either way, the problem dissappeared. I agree that it probably something simple but good luck!

Jerry Ziarko · #9 01-31-2010, 05:55 PM

Both posts above are also possibilities. I once had a Yamaha that had a rattling A string for just the reason John mentions.

beelzelboss · #10 01-31-2010, 08:32 PM

If you have a certain type of strap lock that has metal against metal, that is what you could be hearing. My Ibanez does it all the time if I don't put tension on the strap. (So it only happens when I'm sitting, and it seems to prefer the A string)