Excessive vibration on my bass???

[syciprider]

syciprider: besides criticizing my warning, I don't see you've added anything to solving the problem. Way to go
If there's something wrong, people shouldn't be jumping at one of the most sensitive parts first, especially without full comprehension of the problem.

I can say whatever I want. Get over it.

 

[debbandruss]

The neck should have a light bend in it normally. Try this method for checking your truss rod adjustment: use your left hand to hold down the first fret on the E or G string, then using your right elbow/forearm press the same string against the last fret and take a look at how much space there is in between the string and frets, look in the area around the 8th fret or so. You should normally be able to fit a credit card between the space left at least. If the strings are touching the frets you'll need to looen the truss rod a bit to relax the neck into shape. But no more than a 1/4 turn a day to be safe, until you can fit at least a credit card in there. Now this is just a starting place and by no means the perfect setup, but it may get you started. However if had too much space then of course you'll need to tighten the truss rod, again, no more than 1/4 turn a day till you're where you want things. This may have nothing to do with your vibration problem, but it should at least get your neck relief in the ballpark. One more word, don't rule out anything! you may be surprised at what ends up being the source of the vibration. Good Luck!

 

[jaymeister99]

If you play a fretted note on the g above the 5th does it vibrate above your finger? If it does you could have a bad nut. did you put on new strings? This sometimes happens if the string is too short or not under the string tree. Play the g open and put your other finger above the nut on the g see if the vibration goes away.

If I play any note on the G above the 15th fret it vibrates, same for the other strings except the E. The bass came with new strings installed at the store. They are now about 2 months old.

Tried the finger above the nut, didnt work. Anybody know how much repairs/tuneps cost at the music store???

 

[Frank Martin]

Hmm..
If you hold down a note, the other half of the string (from where you are fretting to the nut) is vibrating, that's what you are referring to? That sort of thing happens, while it's a bit annoying, it"s not to worry about. It only means that your nut is a bit too high and there's a bit more bend in your neck. You can also try muting the string with the fingers not in use.

If this still isn't it, then I'm running out of ideas.

Setup job prices (and quality of work) vary from shop to shop.

 

[jaymeister99]

Hmm..
If you hold down a note, the other half of the string (from where you are fretting to the nut) is vibrating, that's what you are referring to? That sort of thing happens, while it's a bit annoying, it"s not to worry about. It only means that your nut is a bit too high and there's a bit more bend in your neck. You can also try muting the string with the fingers not in use.

If this still isn't it, then I'm running out of ideas.

Setup job prices (and quality of work) vary from shop to shop.

Not quite it. It still vibrates alot even when the open G is played. I seemed to have isolated it to the G string. I Know everybody shoot me now! The neck vibrates quite a bit on the other strings (except E), but its insane on the G, annoys the hell out of me.

I tried fiddling with the tuner, the finger on the tuner made a slight difference, I put a finger tightly and pressed down on the tuner, noticed the annoying sound and vibration was down a little. Then I put a lot of weight into the tuner, and voila the annoying sound/vibration was gone! BUT only for a few notes. Seems like something is faulty on the tuner. I tried tightening all the screws on the tuner, didnt work! Still cant figure it out, but seem to be a little closer!

 

[PilbaraBass]

Just a thought.....

Make sure that the G is being forced into the nut by some downward pressure from the string winding. If the string is wound too highly on the tuner, it will lose contact with the nut on some basses and buzz on the nut slot.

Just my .02

yes...you're on the right track...this, or a vibrating bridge saddle is most likely the culprit...

how do you find it? well...strike the note til you get vibration and then apply a little finger pressure in these areas...

I had a similar issue with the G string on my cheapie Yamaha RBX170 when I got it...I had it sorted out in <10 minutes...in my case it was a bridge saddle.

 

[jaymeister99]

yes...you're on the right track...this, or a vibrating bridge saddle is most likely the culprit...

how do you find it? well...strike the note til you get vibration and then apply a little finger pressure in these areas...

I had a similar issue with the G string on my cheapie Yamaha RBX170 when I got it...I had it sorted out in <10 minutes...in my case it was a bridge saddle.

Im going to take the string off and see if it wobbles around, I think Im barking up the right tree finally. See what happens.

 

[Maps]

Did this issue ever get resolved because I have the same problem.