The G string on my Horner Icon has somehow developed a strange rattle/vibration that I can’t get rid of! Any like experiences and advice you can share?
Ha! Sorry, fat fingers and auto correct/bad combination. Black violin Horner Beatles Bass Icon model.
I have owned and own Hofner Icon/Ignition basses, violin and Club. Remember, these are not very expensive instruments, having said that, check to see if the tailpiece is vibrating and can be tightened up, also the pickguard may be vibrating when that string is struck, maybe it needs some tightening. Tighten ALL screws, control board, etc. Having said that, so long as it does not come through the amp, not a big deal. At least not to me.
What he ^^^ said. Other things I've seen that can cause it: lack of good witness points at saddle and nut, saddles too low, nut slot too deep or too wide or not sloped back a bit towards the headstock, not enough neck relief and high fret ends. With the Hofner bridge make sure the string isn't hitting the rosewood after coming off the little saddle fret. Also, try muting the strings between the bridge and the tailpiece.
Had something similar on bass recently. In my case the fix was pretty easy, look at the bolt on the front of the headstock holding the tuner. You may have to loosen the string first. Check the bolt and see if it's loose, if so tighten and see if that fixes your problem.
Here are some related products that TB members are talking about. Clicking on a product will take you to TB’s partner, Primary, where you can find links to TB discussions about these products. Browser not compatible
