Fret buzz on a fretless bass

[Bass Novice]

I have just bought my first fretless bass. When I play the G string it makes a sound that I can only describe as fret buzz... but there are no frets obviously. It's only on the G, could it be that I need to raise the action on it?

 

Also, when I press down quite quickly on a string it produces a hollow metallic sound, any idea what is causing this.

 

My point of reference is my only other bass, a squier p bass.

Edited 3 hours ago by Bass Novice

[Cato]

Loose string tree or maybe a loose screw in the bridge somewhere?

[Beedster]

Could be so many things from loose screws at bridge or tuners through to poor neck relief through to worn/uneven board. Assuming you've checked loose screws etc I'd suggest starting by taking up the action by raising the bridge saddles and checking whether that changes anything. If so, come back here and we can more precisely diagnose from there 👍

[Bass Novice]

45 minutes ago, Beedster said:

Could be so many things from loose screws at bridge or tuners through to poor neck relief through to worn/uneven board. Assuming you've checked loose screws etc I'd suggest starting by taking up the action by raising the bridge saddles and checking whether that changes anything. If so, come back here and we can more precisely diagnose from there 👍

Thanks will give it that a try

[PaulThePlug]

Open G?

If raising the saddle a knats don't cure it, try a bit of paper in the nut slot - low nut..