Solution to fretbuzz

[JohnSlade07]

I've recently put a new set of strings on my MIM Precision and have noticed that I get a buzzing when fretting the 7th and 8th fret on the A string. All the other strings seem fine and I can set the action fairly low, however, I'm having to set the A string much higher to avoid the buzzing.

What's the best way of curing this? Do I need to loosen the truss rod to provide some relief?

Cheers

John.

[CHRISDABASS]

i'd say try a quarter turn anticlockwise on the trussrod to give the neck more relief, tune the bass back up if it needs it and check it again! give it at least an hour or so though to settle and only do it a quarter turn at a time. (try not to do too many adjustments in the same day). fret buzz can usually be solved this way. its a bit of a balancing act between neck relief and action/string height but with a bit of trial and error you'll get there in the end. you may find that you have to lower action on the E, D, and G strings a little after the trussrod adjustments are made to bring them back in line with how you want them

[Kiwi]

I would sight down the length of the neck at an angle that allows you to compare how parallel the frets are to one another and check the 9th fret to see if its slightly raised. If it is, a gentle tap with a hammer through a piece of wood offcut might settle the fret into place. Truss rods are great for overall relief but they can be like a hammer to crack a walnut if the problem is just one fret that is standing proud.

[JohnSlade07]

Thanks guys. I'll try out your advice. Appreciate it.

[JohnSlade07]

I checked the frets, couldn't see anything wrong there. Adjusted the truss rod (carefully) and it's much more playable now. Cheers guys. Next stop - fine tuning the intonation.