What is the best way to address this ..

[Sav'nBass]

I bought this bass a few months back and I didn't really notice this until I changed the strings.. I now get a horrible buzz and it is almost impossible to get the action the way I want to. What would be the best way to address this and how much do you think it would cost me to fix?

 

[kgp311]

Probaby should just take it to a trusted luthier and have that zero fret replaced.

 

[Sav'nBass]

How much do you think that might cost?

 

[kgp311]

A complete fret job would run about $300. Considering that all you need is one fret replaced, it probably won't cost more that 50 bucks for the labor.

 

[Pilgrim]

Yup, you have some pretty good divots on the A&E strings. It's worth replacing the Zero fret.

 

[lz4005]

If you have buzz on open notes it's the zero fret. Buzz on fretted notes is something else.

 

[Sav'nBass]

Thanks guys for all the advice ... I took it to Invalid Link Removed this afternoon. This guy does great work in the DMV .. based in Arlington Va.

 

[Sav'nBass]

Got this back on Thursday.. The tech there wound up having to file down a fret in addition to replacing the zero fret.. but the bass is much better now..