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Buzzing at the nut

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by sarnz, Oct 17, 2010.

  1. Oct 17, 2010 #1
    sarnz

    sarnz

    Oct 6, 2008
    Hey guys, my pbass is buzzing when I hit the open A... If I apply a tiny bit of pressure behind the nut then it stops. Is the slot too wide? How can I fix it? It hasn't been modified in any way.

    The strings are also very old, would changing them maybe fix this?
     
  2. Oct 17, 2010 #2
    John Wentzien

    John Wentzien

    Jun 25, 2007
    Elberta, AL
    Artist:TC Electronic RH450 bass system (original test-pilot)
    Wind the string closer to the peg-head...as far down on the post as it will go.
     
  3. Oct 17, 2010 #3
    TomA1234

    TomA1234

    Jul 27, 2009
    Fareham, England
    I had exactly the same problem as you (OP). This solved it for me.
     
  4. Oct 17, 2010 #4
    JLS

    JLS Supporting Member

    Sep 12, 2008
    Albuquerque, NM
    I setup & repair guitars & basses
    When you change the strings, make sure you have more wraps around the A string tuner shaft than you normally would, to give the string enough downpressure. This is very common.