How does a dead spot sound?

[FunkyYeti]

I've noticed the 14th and 15th frets of the D and G strings of my Fender American Original 60s Precision Bass don't resonate as loud and clear as other notes. They don't sustain as long either and produce a sort of harmonic.

The neck's relief is 0.3 mm at the 7th fret (capo on the first fret and the 17th fret depressed). The height of the D and G strings at the 17th fret is 2 mm. The bass is strung with La Bella Deep Talkin' 760FS.

Is this a dead spot? Is there a way to confirm whether it is a dead spot or not? Where should I go from here?

Thanks.

 

[Chasarms]

That is an unusual location for a dead spot, but it's possible. Based on what you are describing, it sounds like the string is just barely touching a fret, causing the fundamental to cancel. I would probably try raising the saddles just a hair first to see if it helps.

 

[FunkHead]

That is an unusual location for a dead spot, but it's possible. Based on what you are describing, it sounds like the string is just barely touching a fret, causing the fundamental to cancel. I would probably try raising the saddles just a hair first to see if it helps.

+1. I was going to type the same thing.

 

[FunkyYeti]

Thank you. I will try this tonight.

That is an unusual location for a dead spot, but it's possible. Based on what you are describing, it sounds like the string is just barely touching a fret, causing the fundamental to cancel. I would probably try raising the saddles just a hair first to see if it helps.

+1. I was going to type the same thing.