fret buzz

  1. Shaade

    Fret Buzz Issue

    Ello~ I'm a relative newbie to bass guitar - been playing regular guitar for over 15 years and just started picking up bass within the last 12 months to work on personal projects. I feel like I've adjusted to it well enough to start recording, but I've been having trouble with fret buzz. It's...
  2. Guild B301

    Fret Buzz : acceptable or not?

    I am starting this post, out of a question on another thread. How many of you play a bass with fret buzz? How many of you cannot stand fret buzz? I hate fret buzz on my basses. I have friends who have it & just ignore it. It used to be expected that it should be eliminated, no matter what...
  3. Guild B301

    Unacceptable action, or Normal?

    I’ve been playing a long time, and am content, with regard to basses I like. However, am I always interested in trying out new gear. I have recently played several NEW basses in stores, and have found that many of them have a lot of “fret buzz”. I cannot put up with it, and consider it a...
  4. bassbourne

    Fretbuzz G string (3rd - 6th fret)

    I recently purchased a set of medium Dunlop flatwounds (45-105). The G string has a case of fret buzz from the 3rd to the 6th frets. The rest of the bass is completely fine. My previous set of strings were Fender 9050Ls (same gauge G string) and there was no buzzing on that G string (relief and...
  5. M

    Higher fret buzzing on Fender Am P-bass. Skijump?

    Hello, I just acquired a 2017 Fender American Professional Precision Bass. The setup was odd when I got it. I did the basic setup. The nut looks fine in terms of groove depths. The neck was almost completely flat. I loosened the truss rod and now the relief at 8th fret with capo on 1st fret and...
  6. minginitis

    Unneeded Neck Shim?

    Good morning/afternoon everyone. I’m writing because I seem to be having an issue with one of my basses buzzing/dulling out above the 12th fret on all strings. The instrument is a Fender style bass tuned to BEAD with 50-110 strings. The specs are: Neck Relief @ the 7th fret- .012, String Height...
  7. A

    Rogue VB-100 Fret buzz!!

    I recently purchased a rogue VB-100 from Guitar Center during covid 19, so everything is closed. And it has bad fret buzz arpund 2-4 frets on A and D strings. The bridge is different than say a fender bridge and i have no clue how to ajust it, can someone let me know how ajust the bridge?
  8. C

    Highway One Pbass Fret Buzz

    Hey all, I have a Highway One P Bass and I am having an issue with fret buzz. I set the bass up and the neck relief is nearly perfect, (.015). The string height is still a little high (2.5mm) I think. I am shooting for 2mm. The weird part is that the fret buzz is really only on the 18th fret...
  9. A-manual

    Brutal Fret Buzz in only 7th Fret of the A String

    I bought a used Spector bass about a month ago, after I set it up, I noticed a fret buzz in the 7th fret of the A-string. I’ve played around with the action a bit and the truss rod, but it doesn’t seem to be going away no matter what I do. Because of this, I’m assuming that the fret is probably...
  10. Greenbassman

    Fret buzz on top 4 frets

    Hello. I just got a bass recently and struggling to set it up. I tried to turn trus rod, it works well however I either get buzz to top 3/4 frets or if I turn the trus rod the other way I get fret buzz from the 15th fret and some dead notes. My bridge saddles are quite low. Maybe I should try...
  11. Beth McPherson

    Fret buzz with high action and straight neck

    Hi all! I recently purchased an EBMM Stingray 5 string HH and I'm getting fret buzz all over the neck on all strings. The action is a bit higher than I like and the neck appears to be pretty straight when I fret the first and last frets and look at the space between the fret and the string at...
  12. Mili

    Mystery Buzz!

    Hello to all. I bought a used Squire Jazz 70 recently and i did a full setup(Neck relief,nut action, bridge action ( i set action around 5/64 for all my Basses) and intonation...) but it has a weird buzzing problem. This is the whole story: (sorry, English isn't my first language) When i was...
  13. E

    Questions about SS's, technique, and setups.

    I know this has probably been discussed a million times on here and I apologize for opening up this rabbit hole, but I don't know where else to turn too. I've used a Squier VM Jazz for a little over a year now as my primary axe. I practice about 2-4 times a week for about 1-2hrs at most. About 6...
  14. P

    Do I need to get a set up on my precision ?

    Hi there, I would really appreciate some advice on my 4 month old precision and what I should expect with it ... I love the bass and its playability, tho I do feel that there is some noise on finger take off and playing some faster types of bass lines. My question is - is that standard and...
  15. vgru

    Sire V7 2nd Gen 2019 quality issues

    Anyone experiencing quality issues with newer batches of Sires, or did I just have a case of bad luck? I just got a V7 5-stringer, and the first thing I noticed was the crazy buzz fret with open strings and on the lower frets, usually an indication of a tight truss rod. I noticed many reviews...
  16. R

    Seemingly Inexplicable Fret Buzz Jazz Bass

    Hey everyone, I was wondering if someone has any idea why my American professional series Jazz Bass' low E string is buzzing below the 7th fret? I've had a lot of experience adjusting basses in terms of truss rod/saddle heights etc, and have tried countless different variations of neck relief...
  17. J

    What would Trujillo do? String action while playing hard and fast w/ fingers

    I play a very heavy sort of metal music and use fingers on my right hand. The basslines (mostly inherited from the previous bassist who used plectrum) are quite simple but very fast. Consistent hard and aggressive plucking (=tone) is a must. How should I set my string action? Or how does e.g...
  18. Rashad

    Getting fret buzz only on one string and only at frets 11 through 14

    I can’t figure this one out. After setting up a brand new bass to my specs I am getting bad fret buzz only on the D string around frets 11 through 13 or 14. I have tried raising the saddle for that string but it didn’t seem to correct the issue. There is no fret buzz on any other string on any...
  19. D

    Options to eliminate pickup induced fret buzz

    Put some nord dual coils in and had to raise my action quite a bit. I've lowered the pickups a lot but it still causes buzz. Do the dual coils use a really powerful magnet ? Do single coils pull this much? I can play a touch lighter but really prefer to play with a medium touch so I can go...
  20. SnookMP4

    Fret Buzz on the first two frets of each string?

    I recently got my bass' action adjusted (lowered), and after I got it back i got severe fret buzz on the first two frets of each string, but every other fret doesn't buzz at all. I have the action where i want it, do i need to adjust the Truss Rod? And how would i do it?
  21. Dale Pohly

    Possible fretwork needed?

    Hello all, for about 6 months I've owned a 1987 Peavey Patriot and I'm having trouble getting the action where I'd like it to be. I took it to a guitar workshop to have it professionally done and I know he adjusted the trussrod and lowered the bridge saddles. However, the strings are still...
  22. HazyMan

    40-95 Bass restrung with 40-100. Would that cause any setup/fret buzz issues?

    Two questions. 1) It's in the title. I currently have 40-60-75-95 gauge strings and i am thinking of getting some Sadowsky blue labels. However, they are 40-60-80-100 gauge. Would that cause any setup issues? 2) Here is a similar question... if i don't get those blue labels, i might get Ernie...
  23. J

    Muting help.

    Im a new bassist (very new). And I have a problem, where, whenever I lift up my finger after playing a note, I get a little buzz noise. Im wondering if this is a technique problem, or a problem with my bass. Either way can someone tell me how to fix this. Video example (the audio is a tad outta...
  24. A

    Advice for a partially sighted (visually impaired) novice.

    Hi everyone, I’m a relative novice with a visual impairment and thought I’d post to ask for any advice that you might have to help me improve my playing – particularly with locating my fretting-fingers. My sight problems are a little tricky to explain, but basically I have lost much of my...
  25. HazyMan

    Too much buzzing and clicking on my bass. Will truss rod adjustment remove that clanky/sloppy sound?

    I am interested in tapewound strings and i want to kinda simulate that fretless bass sound. I don't want it to sound like a fretless, just want to have a similar atmosphere. However one thing that is preventing that is the sloppy clicky sound that i get when i play. The string action is very...
  26. violinoscar

    E string fret buzz

    I bought a cheap bass, an 'Artist' brand. I am not generally a brand follower and this time I lucked out; I would have no hesitation gigging this inexpensive instrument if it wasn't for one problem: There is a persistent buzz on the E string. It sounds like a fret buzz but I have set the truss...
  27. B

    why are fret buzz can't be heard on the amp?

    Is it because my bass guitar is still new? Do I adjust something on the neck? The buzz isn't bothersome though. I've actually tried a more high end bass guitar at Guitar Center not using an amp and I could also hear the fret buzz (is it because the bass is new?). I know it's just the strings...
  28. Sean775

    If I have a ton of fret buzz on my Mexican Fender when I make the action low, do I need fret work?

    I've always had action issues with my Jazz Bass. The action always seemed higher than other basses, even though it measured as low action with a ruler. I had my nut replaced and filed a little lower, a good quality bridge put on, but it feels the same. It doesn't need a shim because it's even...
  29. Gilbert Godoy

    Rickenbacker 4003: Unresolved Back-bow Issue

    So, I took my Ricky to my local Guitar Center to get the bridge swapped out for a Hipshot replacement. (Yeah, sue me! lol) I had also mentioned my guitar tech that I was experiencing fret buzz somewhere between the 4-7th frets along the neck. He said he would check it out. A couple of days pass...
  30. Eekum

    Fret Buzz?

    I am getting a weird noise whenever I hit my open A string on my Fender jazz. It sounds like a clank, almost like the string is hitting a fret but it isn't a buzz noise. I raised my saddle as far as it will go and it is still producing the noise. I tried turning the truss rod in both directions...
  31. Diegos79

    Fret Buzz on D string

    Hello, I recently bought a squier precision classic vibe ... when I change the strings the second string has a buzz between frets 3 and 13. I raised the saddle a bit and the buzz decreases but the string is very high compared to the others ... I tried to rectify but the problem continues ...
  32. Argojit

    Fret Buzz only in D string between 3th and 11th frets.

    Hey. As I mentioned in the title I only have fret buzz on D string on my MIM j bass. It starts on the third fret and goes to the 11th fret. Is it bridge height. I tried raising it but it didn't solve the problem. What might be the solution for it? Thanks.
  33. Z

    What should I do with this Jazz Bass I bought?

    Hi all, I recently picked up a used Squier Affinity Jazz Bass the other day from a local store. I'm relatively new to bass, and the experience that I do have with it is with a fretless. Although I really like playing this bass, I have noticed some minor annoyances with it. For example, if I...
  34. B

    Fret buzz on Yamaha TRBX

    I recently changed strings for my Yamaha TRBX505 and since then I've been getting buzz from 5th and 6th fret on the low B string. I tune to drop A and the gauge is .145 and seems that the buzz is coming below my fretting hand which is a bit weird. I've tried adjusting the truss rod and also...
  35. dannoman

    Unusual Fret Buzz - Help

    So i have a P bass that has fret buzz on the 4th fret of the D string only. The other strings all play fine in the same position. Cant figure out what it is. 3rd fret plays fine, 5th fret plays fine. Only when i play the 4th it will completely buzz out. Any ideas?
  36. vivaknoxvegas

    Fret buzz help

    Both my p and jazz are having issues from the 3rd fret up to the nut. I guess it's possibly a weather issue, not sure. They were fine but we've gone through a few weeks of warmer and more humid to cold and dry. The jazz is the worst, it totally bottoms out and I have a hard time fretting a...
  37. A

    Slight fret buzz on 1st and 2nd fret and lower volume on A string, easy fix?

    Hey guys, My bass, that I bought second hand, has an issue where the A string has a lower volume than the other strings when fretted. Also has slight fret buzz on the 1st and 2nd fret. I'm assuming it's an action issue, but I'm confused as to why its just the A string. I'm not very well versed...
  38. Alex Huddleston

    Everyone gets fret buzz on my basses except me?

    Hi all, I've been playing bass for roughly 10 years now and learned to setup my instruments to my liking early on in my musical career. I usually have no problem getting my action nice and low without getting any fret buzz and my right hand technique is anywhere from soft to aggressive...
  39. mike roman

    Fret Buzz.

    Bought a Squire Jazz Bass used from Guitar Center in mint condition,like to have my action super low for ease of play,but getting fret buzz down near the 12,13,14th frets,is there a way of getting rid of the buzz by adjusting the truss rod ? Thank You.
  40. Oleg BassPlayer

    Strange fret buzz problem

    Hi everybody. I'm experiencing the following thing. On my 4 string bass, when I press E string on 8th fret, it's upper half (from the nut to the finger) resonates and buzzes when I play C on 2nd string (one octave higher). Otherwise the neck is okay and plays comfortable. When I mute the upper...