filing frets?

[brush_ur_eyes]

ok i just got my first bass and my bro has been playing guitar for 4 years about and i was playing my bass and i noticed it was buzzing so i asked him why it was buzzing and what i could do about it and he said that the string was hitting the frets and that i should file them. is this the right info? and how would i do that if it is? thatnx!!

 

[peteroberts]

don't EVER file your frets! It probably just needs a setup.

If you file those frets, you will be

 

[Rhythmalism]

Dressing up frets involves a long straight edge, proper tools, and a whole lot of time. Like Pete said, a basic setup is most likely the culprit, just raise the strings a tad, assuming the neck doesn't have any crazy bows or twists to it.

 

[ModulusFan]

Moved to setup

 

[Nigel Tufnel]

Never try to file frets unless you're practicing to be a repairman or something and don't mind screwing up the instrument permanently.

 

[brush_ur_eyes]

omg than u soo much!