string to fret clacking

[Talkinbout]

I have to keep the tweeters in my cabs in the off position and the treble not too high because I can hear the string hitting the fret when I press down on it. It causes a clacking or pinging sound when the string touches the fret. Depending on what I'm playing, sometimes I hit the string harder sometimes not. It doesn't seem to make a difference.

Any ideas on how to get around this problem?

 

[elgecko]

You didn't get a response in one of your two other identical threads?

 

[GK Growl]

Lots of answers can be found here:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f8/string-fret-clacking-1018133/

 

[lifer_]

Change of the string gauges with thicker will help.

 

[ridethespiral]

Cut frequencies above 5k. Most of the clank seems to be between 5k-10k.

 

[Smooth_bass88]

Too low action, pickup height, technique, new bright strings, too much treble, fret size and material, string tension, poor setup on bass...all these things contribute to 'clacking'. Just take some time and troubleshoot.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

Play with a lighter touch. Period.

 

[Talkinbout]

Just learning how to use forums and placed the first two in the wrong place.