Noticed some gnarly buzz on the G string fifth fret, loosened the rod and now everything below the sixth fret is buzzing including the open string. D isn't buzzing when open but yes on frets 1-5, other two strings are okay.
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This is interesting... Sire MM Bass???
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Not sure why TB isn't letting me edit this post... I think I got the rod direction reversed on this bass, reset to zero and then adjusted a bit in the other direction. I now see some relief and don't have a buzzing open G but the initial buzz at the fifth fret remains.
I usually set up my basses myself, but this one came from Sweetwater set up really well. The intonation was dead on and the action was set about medium. I was able to tweak it down a little more, but I play very aggressively, so I find it very acceptable. The G string needs to stay a little high to prevent buzzing (about .20 at the 12th fret). The other are 0.2 to 0.215. That's pretty good for the way I play.
I have two basses at 0.16 on the G, so I hear what you are saying. It could be better, but mine isn't bad.
I have two basses at 0.16 on the G, so I hear what you are saying. It could be better, but mine isn't bad.
What do you think of the mint one?
Beautiful, but that ain't mint - are the photo colors off?
a little bit closer, but yeah, still too blue. but whatever.
Brandon Shea
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That seems pretty awesome, whatever they want to call it. The maple board and matching headstock really make it a classic look.
The Z7 fretless seem to be readily available now. I am very tempted by the 5 string fretless option. I would love to hear from anyone who has played one.
