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put on new strings but...

#27
bjabass said:
Adjust the bridge saddle up on the E string....

When you cleaned it you likely took all the strings off and so released all pressure against the truss rod. When you reinstalled the strings, it didn't quite return the neck to the original position so now the bridge needs to be adjusted.
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i cant really find a topic that clearly explains how this works.... soooo how do i do this? :p (just moving it didnt make it go away)


EDIT:
I googled and read about it, checked wether the 12th fret was good for each string, moved the saddles a bit and it didn't help.
 
#28
At this point you have presented your scenario, and we have dispensed upon you a wealth of knowledge on this subject. I have been playing for 27 years, and always performed my own setups and repairs, and build / modify my own instruments.

Since at this point you haven't found a remedy or nailed down the actual cause in light of our assistance, it really is at this point time to take it to a technician to have it looked at, or, even better, since it was your Dad's prior, have HIM look at it.

We can only do so much for you online, but we have offered what it could be best we can. But it seems you are getting pretty impatient waiting for answers. Not really sure why, but we can't really help you more, it is what it is. Next time cut the string to allow more windings, learn how to ascertain whether the neck is backbowed, and pickup a book on general setup and maintenence...or, take a stroll to the setup forum and read and search and read some more.


Or, take it to a tech.
 
#30
Michiellll said:
sorry I cant think of what you mean by warbly as opposed to metallic/distorted.

OP's bass?
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Warble, the sounds the string makes is similar to the word - the note doesn't consistent, and fades in and out a bit.

OP = Original Poster. In other words, you and your bass. :)

Michiellll said:
i cant really find a topic that clearly explains how this works.... soooo how do i do this? :p (just moving it didnt make it go away)

EDIT:
I googled and read about it, checked wether the 12th fret was good for each string, moved the saddles a bit and it didn't help.
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Did you actually raise the string height (aka, action), or check the 12th fret was in tune (intonation)? You need to raise the string height a few turns and see if it goes away.
 
#32
Sorry for being so annoying and maybe impatient when asking for help before.

I took it to the musicshop in town and tried it there and it was fine.
Then I went there again with my practice amp, you've already guessed it. It's the amp, the shop own never heard this before either and is going to have someone let a look at.

Thanks for all the help and all. Maybe it'll help to say that it wasnt for nothing, I learned quite a bit from this. Thanks again.
 

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