Fender lyte.... fret buzz

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simonccs001 (

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Posted: Sun 07 Sep 2008 15:45

Hi pps

I have a Fender precision lyte bass, this is the problem on the A string open through to 2nd fret I seem to get fret buzz, I have tried everything except tweaking the neck, doesnt seem to notice when playing at louder volumes and I dont think it notices too much at lower volumes but I do notice and it is a tad annoying.
Any suggestions

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Posted: Sun 07 Sep 2008 17:30
sounds like either fret 2 is high (could be lifting), or you've got a backbow in the neck -check for this by holding down the outer strings at the first and last frets- there should be a slight gap between the string and the frets in the middle of the neck (relief). if the strings are flat on the frets then the trussrod needs to be slackened slightly.

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Posted: Sun 07 Sep 2008 17:40

Yeah, could be a high fret and / or a truss rod issue.

Could also be the nut slot for that string has been cut a little too low.

Remember if you make truss rod adjustments to only make a quater turn at a time and let it settle with strings tuned to pitch.

Never set a bass up before so I couldn't tell you how much relief should be in your bass's action but there's plenty sites on the web that should.

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simonccs001 (

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Posted: Sun 07 Sep 2008 18:07
Cheers pps, I will try these tips and let u know if they did the trick Check out the pancakes @ www.myspace.com/pfreaks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAoEmB7McD8 http://www.myspace.com/mustang001

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Posted: Wed 10 Sep 2008 8:48

A good rule of thumb is that you should set up your bridge so that there's 2mm gap between the 7th fret and the bottom of each string. Once you set up each bridge piece for this then tune the strings to pitch starting with the inner two strings and work out, then tune a further two or three times to get correct pitch. If there's still a buzz then your truss rod needs adjusting - just turn the truss rod (screw type or allen key) a quarter turn each time you try it (not any more than this as you could over compensate and either damage the neck or have a really high action), probably have to remove the strings each time if the truss rod access is at the base of the fretboard (nearest the bridge) - pain in the ass but needs doing! then repeat the above string tuning and check for buzz again. Once you have all that done and there's no buzz then check for intonation - check that the pitch of the open strings is exactly one octave below the pitch of the 12th fret of the same string - if not then move the bridge pieces towards the neck if the 12th fret pitch is flat compared to the open and vice-versa (you'll have to relieve the tension on the strings each time) (don't change the string height though). After all this is done then check again in a few days when the wood in the neck settles and repeat if necessary.

Hope this helps!

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