Unable to get a natural harmonic on the 9th fret

[busta_bird]

I've searched around and read posts about the many factors that contribute to a natural harmonic. I have a Yamaha TRB1004 (35'' scale 4 string) and can't seem to get the harmonic on the 9th fret. I have no issues getting them on 3/5/12. Any idea what my problem might be?

[Gawd]

Are you placing your finger right over the actual fret between the frets?

[busta_bird]

Right over the 9th fret closest to the bridge. Same way as the other frets. Do you think it has anything to do with the scale?

[JTE]

It's a tough one to get. On my basses I have to stop the node just shy of the 9th fret, not right on the fret.

John

[Buchada Azeda]

^ You've got intonation issues.

To the OP: I can get that harmonic on my 35" fiver; scale has got nothing to do with that. The problem could be either your strings and/or the intonation.

[deaf pea]

busta_bird, you need to put your finger a bit BEFORE the fret, about the width of MY finger . . . . . .

Also the strings should be new, or almost so. Roundwound strings are the easiest to produce natural harmonics with.

[SteveC]

I'd check your intonation. Could be a hair off.

[Grey Sarcasm]

Although new strings are certainly easier to get harmonics with, I get harmonics just fine on my 6-month old D'Addario flats. Definitely check your intonation.

[TBAR Shane]

Look out, zombie thread.

[RhynoRock]

Your EQ can help that as well. I noticed harmonics showing through MUCH more with upper mids boosted.