I have heard of 2 way truss rods that work in reverse of regular single acting rods. I don't recall specific models, but it was a situation whereby CCW turns introduced backbow and CW turns introduced forward bow. With a loose neutral in the middle. I agree with the previous post that if it played fine with other strings you may need setup help from an experienced tech.
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Fret buzz
- Thread starter Seth DuSith
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Doesn't adding tension to the lighter strings just negate the purpose of lighter strings? Did it buzz while plugged in or just while unplugged?
I recently put a new bridge on a budget bass that has some fret buss on the G string from 12th-17th frets and the D string from 14-17. The new bridge needed to be moved little further back (about 1/2") and I noticed a change for the better. Fret buzz was there a little bit but much, much better. It didn't raise or lower the string action either. If I moved it back further (I won't due to previous bridges drill holes) I think the fret buzz would be almost gone. The scale length of the strings (from nut to the end of the bridge saddle) was 34" and is now 34.5". Crazy.
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Yes, get a setup, can find/fix any obvoious problems ie., shim, nut or simple saddle adjustment. just tricky finding a good tech!
Sounds like you have already figured out that the lighter tension strings don't put enough relief in the neck.
I'm glad you didn't replace the nut. Higher nut slots would just make it harder to play, not solve any problems with buzzing on fretted notes.
I'm glad you didn't replace the nut. Higher nut slots would just make it harder to play, not solve any problems with buzzing on fretted notes.
