B string rattle??? Help!!!

[tbone0813]

Crap...okay, time for a more sensitive diagnostic test:

Depress the B string directly onto the 3rd fret. You should be able to slide a .003" feeler gauge between the string and first fret. Appears as if you've already done step #2: place a small aluminum foil nugget in the B string slot, replace string, tune to pitch. As you've already noted, if the rattle disappears, the nut slot is cut too deeply.

But you knew that already.

Riis

So I was able to get a .003" feeler gauge under the string at the 1st fret.

 

[tbone0813]

This might give you a better idea as to how shallow the nut slot is for the B string. I can't imagine it would be too deep.

 

[Zooberwerx]

So I was able to get a .003" feeler gauge under the string at the 1st fret.

You're within spec: .003-.005". Wish I had the bass in front of me...I hate gremlins.

Riis

 

[tbone0813]

It boxed bad ready to ship back. Hopefully the replacement will be better.

 

[Lownote38]

If it has a "tapered at the bridge" type B string, that might be the issue. I've always found it gives the string way too much play (not taught enough).