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Gospel Instruments => Bass Guitar => Topic started by: Eclipseyou on June 03, 2005, 10:42:06 AM

Title: Problem with new 5-string bass
Post by: Eclipseyou on June 03, 2005, 10:42:06 AM

i just tuned it myself? might be the problem i have it from thickest string to thinnest as : sorry i messed up earlier *** B-E-A-D-G ***

G and D buzz when i play normally not open but on frets the rest dont buzz,

D A E B buzz when i slap Open they all buzz when i slap with fret and it get this annoying sound of them hitting against the board loudly... anyone got suggestions?

i really wanna use this with the  band in church  =\ but if i cant get it to stop buzzing i guess ill have to cancel

Title: Problem with new 5-string bass
Post by: funkStrat_97 on June 03, 2005, 01:26:08 PM

I would reccomend that you take your bass to a shop and have it set up.  It sounds to me that the action (height of the stirngs) is too low and/or the truss rod may need adjusting.  These are not difficult to do yourself, but if you are new at this, having a pro do is well worth the price (usually around $25 - $40 in most cases).

Title: Problem with new 5-string bass
Post by: Eclipseyou on June 03, 2005, 01:36:39 PM

ah okay, thanks for your help ill see if i can get that done :)