Epiphone EB-3 Setup help

[awilkie84]

I've searched & searched & searched and found some mildly useful threads, but I can't get my action low enough without it buzzing SOMEWHERE along the neck.

Measurements are taken on the E string.
Off the showroom floor, there was no buzz but the action was high (about 1/2" at the 15th).
When I lower the bridge down, it buzzes around the 5th (3/8" @ 15th). I gave it a bit more neck relief, and now the buzzing starts around the 10th and almost mutes out at the 15th. -_-

I want to get to about the 1/4" @ 15th fret mark. I like to play up the neck a bit and I'm finding I can't play quickly enough because the string travel is too long.

Any suggestions?

 

[JLS]

I've searched & searched & searched and found some mildly useful threads, but I can't get my action low enough without it buzzing SOMEWHERE along the neck.

Measurements are taken on the E string.
Off the showroom floor, there was no buzz but the action was high (about 1/2" at the 15th).
When I lower the bridge down, it buzzes around the 5th (3/8" @ 15th). I gave it a bit more neck relief, and now the buzzing starts around the 10th and almost mutes out at the 15th. -_-

I want to get to about the 1/4" @ 15th fret mark. I like to play up the neck a bit and I'm finding I can't play quickly enough because the string travel is too long.

Any suggestions?

Get a pro setup. For optimum action, you'll need a level/recrown.

 

[awilkie84]

Get a pro setup. For optimum action, you'll need a level/recrown.

I pride myself on being able to set up my own basses. While I could take it to where I bought it & get a free setup done, I'd rather do it myself so I know how to do it next time.