Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Spud12, Jul 30, 2000.
because I was expecting a decent quality instrument. It still does this (about one week later). Can someone please help me? Is there a way to fix it? Should I call the store where I bought it.
Thanks a lot for any advice or help.
I had my standard jazz for about 3 months now and had the same problem. I changed the strings (GHS boomers) and no more buzz. The tone even improved.
You can and will get buzz from time to time.Changes in weather has a whole lot to do with it.Changing to strings with different tension can cause buzz as well.From time to time you will have to make neck and/or bridge adjustments.Its the nature of wood instruments.From the most expensive custom jobs to the bargain basement jobs.Its just the nature of the beast.Good luck!
Thanks guys...the people on alt.bass arent helping at all.
Just raising the saddles should help but it would be best to check the neck first as thats probably whats causing the problem to start with.You should find all the info you need at the Fender instrument site for setups/adjustments,etc.If your worried about trying it yourself your dealer can do it for you.Good luck!
I have the same prob. with my MIM Fender. It was REALLY bad the day I got it, so I took it back and told them the prob and they said they just forgot to do the basic setup on it. They adjusted the neck and the bridge and it worked fine, although I have to be careful where I play on the E or still buzzes a little bit. I would just ask them to make sure that they set it up when they got it.
My first Fender's E string used to buzz like an SOB and wouldn't stop until I realized that it was my technique that was causing it. I notice this alot in beginning and even intermediate students (I teach) and developing a lighter touch on the E string is fundamental to playing the instrument correctly.
Went through the same thing when I got my first 5 string...thought the B string was a mess until I fixed my approach to it, now it's just fine.
The same thing has happend my bass....I gave t to my dad...he playes bass...and he fixed it...give it to someone who has played bass a long time...I think he or she can fix it..