High action fret buzz

[erikobass222]

Hey again!

My friend owns an old Hamer Slammer Series bass (probably 10 years old) and his action is ridiculously high. He's tighted the truss rod as much as it can go and it hasn't made that much if a difference. The saddles are low and leveled how they should be, also on the G strings 12th fret it buzzes, but everywhere else it seems fine. I would love to know what he needs to do about getting this checked out.

Thanks!

 

[soflbass]

Try a good tech. Fret might be high or it may need a proper setup. Try locating here http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=837081

 

[Zooberwerx]

Hey again!

My friend owns an old Hamer Slammer Series bass (probably 10 years old) and his action is ridiculously high. He's tighted the truss rod as much as it can go and it hasn't made that much if a difference. The saddles are low and leveled how they should be, also on the G strings 12th fret it buzzes, but everywhere else it seems fine. I would love to know what he needs to do about getting this checked out.

Thanks!

Take it to a tech before something gets damaged beyond reasonable repair. Heck, bring it by my house and I'll take a look at it...I've got nothing better to do.

Riis

 

[Lownote38]

Take it to a tech before something gets damaged beyond reasonable repair. Heck, bring it by my house and I'll take a look at it...I've got nothing better to do.

Riis

This. If anything, I would back off the trussrod so it doesn't put the neck under so much stress in the meantime. If the neck isn't bowed, it might just need a shim. The neck may need to be heated/steamed straight before the trussrod will make the proper adjustments possible. Also, the trussrod nut might be bottomed out and need a few washers so a few more turns can be made. Without inspecting the bass in person, it could be a number of things.