Terry004 Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Hi Guys, bought a Squier Affinity j Bass, trying to get into slap Bass style..problem is E string, really bad twangy fret noise and buzzing. Took it to a Luthier who adjusted the relief and the bridge..nice low set up and action now but still got that really annoying fret twang, I'm using 45-105 strings...anyone got any ideas...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 Sounds like the nut may be cut too low. Take it back and get him to check it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 (edited) Here's a good video that shows how to check the height of the strings in the nut. It's a Warwick video so it show you how to adjust the nut. You can't do this on a Fender Squier, but the method of measuring is the same. At least you can identify of you have a problem. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NEXH61OCJY"]https://www.youtube....h?v=-NEXH61OCJY[/url] Oh, and welcome to Basschat. Edited February 7, 2016 by Grangur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 To the OP; If you're getting fret buzz from fretted notes, it's not the nut. What strings are you using ? different makes and types of strings have different tensions Also, have you changed the strings at all since the luthier set it up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 [quote name='Terry004' timestamp='1454864010' post='2973668'] Hi Guys, bought a Squier Affinity j Bass, trying to get into slap Bass style..problem is E string, really bad twangy fret noise and buzzing. Took it to a Luthier who adjusted the relief and the bridge..nice low set up and action now but still got that really annoying fret twang, I'm using 45-105 strings...anyone got any ideas...? [/quote] Watch these videos and once you've watched them all, you'll be able to set up your own bass (it really isn't difficult). http://youtu.be/te44eWXd9pc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry004 Posted February 8, 2016 Author Share Posted February 8, 2016 [font="open_sans, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"][color="#333333"][size=3]Hi guys and thanks for the feedback,[/size][/color][/font] [font="open_sans, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"][color="#333333"][size=3] essexbasscat mentioned the strings in his reply, I didn't renew the strings after the Luthier setup because the guitar is fairly new. I'm using [/size][/color][/font][color=#333333][font=open_sans, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Fender USA Bass 7250ML, NPS, (.045-.100 [/size][/font][/color][color=#333333][font=open_sans, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Gauges) [/size][/font][/color] [color=#333333][font=open_sans, Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3] do you think these strings are to lite for slap bass style? also I am fairly new to bass guitar although I have played lead guitar for many years [/size][/font][/color] Thanks Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 Those gauges should be absolutely fine for slap (or any other style). Is it possible it might be a technique issue? You don't need to slap or pull the strings very hard to get a good slap sound, a lighter touch is generally better. Also basses are generally noisier than electric guitars when it come to string noise & fret buzz, especially if you hit the strings hard. Other than that my only suggestion is to take the bass to another luthier or tech, demonstrate the problems you are having and get a second opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcroisdale Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Could be a loose fret somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry004 Posted February 9, 2016 Author Share Posted February 9, 2016 ok thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 [quote name='jimcroisdale' timestamp='1455025911' post='2975135'] Could be a loose fret somewhere? [/quote] Or a fret lifting from the fingerboard on the E side. Does the bass play well finger-style, with no buzzes? - If so, it's likely to be technique, rather than the bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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