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    Help with 4 string tuned to C standard

    i haven't really. was going to go after that next, it's just odd to me that it's only really happening on a couple of frets. could it just be a dead spot in the neck?
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    Help with 4 string tuned to C standard

    oops, misspoke. i loosened the truss rod, not tightened.
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    Help with 4 string tuned to C standard

    I tightened the truss rod, raised the strings a tad, and adjusted the intonation, the nut slots were good to go (probably enlarge by a previous owner, I bought the bass used). I'm just going off of Fender specs for neck relief, etc. It's been over a month, so I'm guessing it's settled into the...
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    I want another bass ..

    I put a set of flats on my Squier Paranormal Rascal and it sounds soooo gooood!
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    Help with 4 string tuned to C standard

    So, I recently started playing with some folks in a doom band and they play in C standard. I put some big strings (.55-.120) on my MIM P bass and tweaked the setup to accommodate. It sounds alright, for the most part - especially the open strings, but on the low C string, around frets 5-7 it...