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Double Bass Why is my G buzzing?

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HeavenOnAStick

Jun 21, 2006
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#1
Hey guys, I have a Palatino EUB, and the g-string buzzes if I play remotely loud (I don't have the problem with the other strings). Do you guys know what it is? I'm including a recording of around with different dynamics on the string (and d-string) Any help you guys could give me would be great.


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#2
try clothes pinning the tailpiece, I had that same problem is it worse on the harmonic? could also be the fingerboard but try clothes pins on the tuning machines and the tailpiece and that usually helps and make sure the bar is tightened in the back.
 
#3
If it is a true buzz (string interaction or other physical vibration) you'll need to find it yourself. Get someone to use a paper towel roll or something else to zero in on the location of the buzz. Then it's a matter of grabbing/holding that location to see what dampens it.

If it's the string against the fingerboard (playing loud provides a clue) you may need to raise the action or have the fingerboard planed if there is a high spot.

I can't d/l your sound file to provide any further perspective.
 
#5
They are month-old D'addario Helicores. The buzzing is happening when I play in the half, first, and second positions. It sounds like it's buzzing against the fingerboard.

Is the recording not working for anyone else? I could try to find a different place to load it, since it's a bit too big for TB.
 
#7
HeavenOnAStick said:
They are month-old D'addario Helicores. The buzzing is happening when I play in the half, first, and second positions. It sounds like it's buzzing against the fingerboard.

Is the recording not working for anyone else? I could try to find a different place to load it, since it's a bit too big for TB.
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Based on that explanation it sounds like a high spot in the fingerboard. It will have to be planed or sanded to the correct contour.
 
#8
Just a stab in the dark but.. I'm not able to listen to the mp3. Is this a buzzing or humming? It could be that certain notes on that string are creating a harmonic causing it to "sing" between the bridge and the tail piece. You could try dampening the string between the bridge and the tail piece with a piece of foam to see if it helps get rid of the buzz.

This happened on my CR4M and it sounded almost like feedback/buzz.
 
#10
I was able to download the MP3 and listen. I had to type the numbers I saw on a grid and wait about 30 seconds. Then, it let me download it. It sounds like a fingerboard buzz to my ears. I get the same sound on my A string in the D postion on my upright acoustic. I also have the Palatino VE500. Seems like the strings don't have quite enough tension to me, so I'm saving for some better strings.
 

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