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[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1440850180' post='2854328'] Unlikely, given it's nearly two years later. [/quote] Theres no harm in checking, but there is harm in being arsey.

[quote name='geoffbyrne' timestamp='1440840748' post='2854219'] Is the pickup very near the strings - especially on the bass side? If so, lower it a bit. Look up 'stratitis'. G. [/quote] This may be it! sometimes I hear a faint chorus effect on my bass, could this also be due to PU height?

[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1440802250' post='2854071'] It's more common for the nut slots to be too shallow rather than too deep. When the slot is too shallow you have to push down harder to fret the string at frets near the nut; this will cause intonation problems because you're having to stretch the string to make contact with the fret. One thing I hadn't thought of earlier was the neck might have a slight twist/warp that could affect tuning - does the curvature/relief look the same for the G and the E? [/quote] Ill check it out in the morning, thanks!

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Thanks for the speedy replies chaps. Much appreciated. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1440794493' post='2853995'] You're saying it is in tune when you play the open E string? And in tune when you fret it at the 12th fret? [/quote] Yeah, just as the guides tell you! [quote name='3below' timestamp='1440796518' post='2854020'] Concave neck (relief) is good. Quite staggering fret wear can be ok. My first thought is duff E string (even from new). I struggled to get a bass to intonate correctly until I eventually figured it was a duff new string. It was the only one I have encountered in 44 yrs of bass playing however Other thoughts: Nut slot smooth? put some wax or pencil graphite in it, ball end secure against bridge? Pull string firmly a few times to take any slack out (I have read on the Internet that this is not recommended but has never caused any issues for me). Last question is how out of tune? Noticeable to hearing or a few dots out on the tuning meter - finger pressure can make notes go sharp on tuning meter. [/quote] [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1440799039' post='2854046'] I'd vote for a bad string too, either twisted or it has some slight kinks in it somewhere. It doesn't make sense (to me) that there can be much wrong with the frets if the other strings are intonated correctly right the way along the neck. Check the nut slot depth though, if it's too shallow you'll have issues with the fretted notes nearer the nut. Neck relief should be a slight concave bend, I hope that's what you mean when you say there's a 'nice concave bend' because it's thickness of card territory you're after. [/quote] I must admit, I have never heard of 'duff strings' before, ill have to check it out. I always lube the nut.. maybe it was cut too deep for the E? I tend to tug the strings every time I restring it. It is more noticeable on some frets then others.. it's even perfect on the 5th fret! Thanks for the help! I think it may be the nut. SB

Hi Basschat, A few months ago, I acquired a beautiful '72 AS Fender Mustang bass. The tone is to die for, especially when paired with some D'Addario half-wounds, I am just experiencing some technical difficulties. Anyway, I have done my best to set her up, plays beautifully in terms of string height, and on the G,D and A strings, the intonation is set perfectly... But when it comes to the E string, I feel like I'm going to explode. the string is in tune open and fretted at 12th, but the rest of the neck is all over the place. Could this be fixed with a truss rod adjustment? (there's a nice concave bend to it, which minimises the fret buzz I get) Should I replace the worn frets and set the neck straight? Or is there another way to go about this? Thanks in advance. Kind regards, SB