Fret buzz with only 1 string

[Kuchar1992]

I just got a new Squier bass from the Fender website and the 1st frets on each string buzzed pretty bad so I adjusted the height of the string and the buzzing is gone except for the G string. The buzzing won't go away on the 1st fret. All the other fret on the G string sound great except for the dreaded 1st fret. Any help? Thank you

 

[sissy kathy]

Put the strings back so they all buzz and tighten loosen the truss rod a little.

 

[Gluvhand]

Put the strings back so they all buzz and tighten the truss rod a little.

Loosen, no? Buzzing at first few frets would indicate neck is "too" straight or not enough relief. Or not.

 

[sissy kathy]

Loosen, no? Buzzing at first few frets would indicate neck is "too" straight or not enough relief. Or not.

Yeah, you're right. Loosen.

 

[lz4005]

Loosen, no? Buzzing at first few frets would indicate neck is "too" straight or not enough relief. Or not.

Buzzing at the first fret can also be from having the nut slots cut too low.

 

[RSBBass]

Buzzing at the first fret can also be from having the nut slots cut too low.

The only notes that buzz from a low nut are the open strings.

In addition to checking the relief, I would check that the fret hasn't sprung a bit. The G string should have the least travel and thus be the least likely to buzz if it is the relief.

 

[lz4005]

The only notes that buzz from a low nut are the open strings.

Right, but they're buzzing because of contact with the 1st fret. I thought that's what OP was saying.

 

[RSBBass]

Right, but they're buzzing because of contact with the 1st fret. I thought that's what OP was saying.

That wasn't how I read it but if that is the case I totaly agree with you.

 

[The Ballzz]

If it's the open string buzzing on the first fret, it's the nut. If it's the string fretted at the first fret, it's either relief or a "too tall" fret, likely 2nd to about the 5th or so. A proper fret level and crown should fix it right up! Of course, I now see that it's a "NEW" guitar, so I'd be on the phone with Fender to correct and/or replace the guitar, especially given that it sounds like you bought it directly from Fender! I would not cut them ANY slack on this one!
Just Sayin'
Gene

 

[sissy kathy]

Buzzing at the first fret can also be from having the nut slots cut too low.

I agree and it's possible, but OP says new from Fender; not many nuts are cut too low when new. That's why I assume insufficient relief.

 

[Kuchar1992]

It was the relief, I loosened the truss rod and the buzzing is gone! Thank you everybody for the help!

 

[sissy kathy]

It was the relief, I loosened the truss rod and the buzzing is gone! Thank you everybody for the help!

You still don't know that. The root problem could still be a high/popped fret or low nut. What you have done is TEMPORARILY solved your play ability problem. If you can afford it you should still have it checked by a skilled luthier. The only reason I suggested increasing relief was because it's new, so a low nut or popped fret isn't as likely. That doesn't mean it can't happen. Had it been older or used, I would have suggested both the nut and fret as possible solutions.