Just a truss rod adjustment?

[whattaguy]

I bought a cheap SX bass guitar just to mess with. There's a buzz in just the first frets. The rest of the guitar plays nicely. Is this just a simple truss rod adjustment? I took it to a shop, and they fixed the intonation, but a buzz was left.

If it's something I can do, I'll do it. But if it's a better idea to take it back to the shop, I can do that as well.

Thanks.

 

[Treeline]

Sounds like a low nut. A small shim - like a little piece or two of copier paper - under the string that buzzes where it breaks over the nut might do the trick enough to test the theory.

 

[goldtopchas]

If it only buzzes while playing on the first few frets, it sounds like the neck needs "relief", ( a little forward bow). Loosen the truss rod about a half turn and see if it gets better. This will also raise the action slightly. You may be able to remove the buzz , then lower the action slightly at the bridge.(Remember the adjustments you make, in case you want to reverse the procedure). Experiment a little... you won't damage anything. If all else fails...Take it to a shop for an adjustment.
Old, or poor quality strings can also cause the string to vibrate in such a way that they buzz. If it only recently started doing this....this could be the problem as well.

 

[scrubs]

I bought a cheap SX bass guitar just to mess with. There's a buzz in just the first frets. The rest of the guitar plays nicely. Is this just a simple truss rod adjustment? I took it to a shop, and they fixed the intonation, but a buzz was left.

If it's something I can do, I'll do it. But if it's a better idea to take it back to the shop, I can do that as well.

Thanks.

Take it back to the shop. If you paid them for a setup and you still have significant buzz, they should make any necessary adjustments for free.

 

[goldtopchas]

GOOD POINT SCRUBS!!!! Hey, stuff is too expensive these days for you not to be satisfied with the job.... You would send a $13.00 steak back if it was tough wouldn't you??? I would!