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Fretted G string sounds dull

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Dr Improbable, Jul 21, 2013.

  1. Jul 21, 2013 #1
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    On my backup bass (Peavey Milestone) every fretted note on the G string above the 5th fret sounds a bit dull and "choked off" when I pop the string it sounds like when you try to pop on a fretless, no top end zing. If I bend the string up, all the life comes back. Ideas? I'm thinking about taking it back to the shop, the thing drives me nuts and I want to be rid of it!
     
  2. Jul 21, 2013 #2
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    51 views and no ideas? It's not looking good for the Peavey...
     
  3. Jul 21, 2013 #3
    jloftin1

    jloftin1

    Aug 7, 2009
    Carrollton, Ga
    Have you tried raising the saddle slightly on that string? It is not likely that go have a 15 fret dead spot. I would suspect a setup issue.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2013 #4
    Ifriff

    Ifriff

    Feb 7, 2011
    Yea just set it up. Sounds like you need to raise the saddle. Drop it off to be set up if you're not comfortable doing it yourself. Doesn't cost much at all
     
  5. Jul 21, 2013 #5
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    I've raised it. In fact, when I bought it (used) I assumed it was a set up issue.
     
  6. Jul 21, 2013 #6
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    *Update*
    Your post gave me an idea. I tightened the truss about 1/8 turn and raised the saddles a bit. Viola! Thanks!
     
  7. Jul 21, 2013 #7
    Ifriff

    Ifriff

    Feb 7, 2011
    Sweet!