The "A string rattle" syndrome, just to see if I could

[MovingPitchers]

I had a pro who works with wood install it for me. I wouldn't do it myself. He also took out my strap button and installed it on the other side "I play upside down". Works like a charm now. I've had no problem with buzz since. But I do have to agree I use the wrapping technique on my other bass. Works great.

That must feel super uncomfortable to play

 

[Precision101]

That must feel super uncomfortable to play

Nope. I got used to it. It's how I learned. I learned how to play a p bass upside down and work the controls with my forearm. I have no problems with it.

 

[MovingPitchers]

Nope. I got used to it. It's how I learned. I learned how to play a p bass upside down and work the controls with my forearm. I have no problems with it.

It's like a dusty hill/Jimi Hendrix hybrid. I like it. OTL

 

[Precision101]

It's like a dusty hill/Jimi Hendrix hybrid. I like it. OTL

love dustys tele bass.

 

[HeavyRockBasser]

A proper nut slot is based on your string size and the correct height of the string above the fretboard/fingerboard.

A properly wound string comes off the post just above (but not pinched against) the bushing.

The two are in no way related.

If both of these are correct, but the string still sits high, this is due to poor design (not a problem with Fenders, in my experience) and, then I could actually see adding extra string trees/guides/retainers to compensate, but otherwise, it makes vastly more sense - and it's more economical - to simply wind your strings properly.

Foolproofing is (aside from design issues) for the inexperienced player that doesn't wind their strings properly. And, if you have visible post under your string, I'm sorry, but you're just not winding your instrument properly.

I'm not trying to criticize. I'm trying to help. This is something that I learned in one of my very first music lessons (and something that all bass teachers should cover in initial lessons), and I'm just trying to pass it on... that, and I've seen many posts where proper winding completely solved the OP's problem.

Still, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. hrb

 

[MovingPitchers]

love dustys tele bass.

I used to hate the look at first but I realized OMG that's so cool...

 

[SolarMan]

A proper nut slot is based on your string size and the correct height of the string above the fretboard/fingerboard.



A properly wound string comes off the post just above (but not pinched against) the bushing.



The two are in no way related.



If both of these are correct, but the string still sits high, this is due to poor design (not a problem with Fenders, in my experience) and, then I could actually see adding extra string trees/guides/retainers to compensate, but otherwise, it makes vastly more sense - and it's more economical - to simply wind your strings properly.



Foolproofing is (aside from design issues) for the inexperienced player that doesn't wind their strings properly. And, if you have visible post under your string, I'm sorry, but you're just not winding your instrument properly.



I'm not trying to criticize. I'm trying to help. This is something that I learned in one of my very first music lessons (and something that all bass teachers should cover in initial lessons), and I'm just trying to pass it on... that, and I've seen many posts where proper winding completely solved the OP's problem.



Still, I'm sorry if I've offended anyone. hrb

You apologize up front? Screw 'em.

You are right on the money.

Now, do you agree with me that it is possible to have a properly strung A on a P or J with one and one-half wraps?

(I'm guessing that you do)

?

 

[scotch]

String doesn't slip at the tuner? String doesn't rattle at the nut? Then that's the "correct" number of wraps! Might be 1.5, might be 3, might be whatever. Point is not every instrument is the same.

 

[MovingPitchers]

String doesn't slip at the tuner? String doesn't rattle at the nut? Then that's the "correct" number of wraps! Might be 1.5, might be 3, might be whatever. Point is not every instrument is the same.

That's right. My mim jazz only needs two wraps on the a string tostop the rattle. Funny enough three wraps produce the rattle.

 

[Precision101]

That's right. My mim jazz only needs two wraps on the a string tostop the rattle. Funny enough three wraps produce the rattle.

On my other fender it only needs 2 wraps. No buzz. And it position low on the machine head it puts the right amount of pressure on. I think it's why fender made the hourglass shape machine tuners.

 

[TBLuthier]

202dy is correct. Every Fender bass comes fully equipped from the factory with exactly the right amount of hardware. Install the strings correctly, and the bass will perform as it was designed to.

 

[voodoomagicboas]

I was planning on getting a set of Hipshots anyway. So you're saying that I can order a set of tuners and they'll come with the strong-arm string retainer?
Where is a good place to purchase a set with the retainer?
I spoke with one place that sells Hipshots by the set but the retainer isn't included.