topcat3355 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 My bass has decided that if I straighten the neck, even with the bridge all the way up, there will be MILLIONZ fretbuzz! I have noticed that the nut is very low to the fretboard, so should I just replace that instead? It's not a standard nut, it's a bit like this: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31S9FgVHw5L._SL500_AA300_.jpg Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Ohh and I don't like the tuning pegs I'm using at the moment either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Why are you aiming for a straight neck? Strings need room to vibrate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm trying to get the action lower but it doesn't work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rothers Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Hi, sorry. There's not enough info to give you the definitive answer to your question. The action is set by the relationship between the neck bow, the nut, the bridge and the angle of the neck. For instance has the neck pocket been shimmed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iiipopes Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 Low string action is a balance between strings, neck relief, proper intonation, and a good level fret job (with pickup adjustment way down the list). Have your luthier check all your frets for level, and then make sure the neck starts with the proper or recommended relief, then go from there a quarter turn to see what happens. With Fender-style necks, a little relief is expected; with Rickenbacker, straight is spec'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 No it hasn't, I've already checked that. However I did notice that the nut was VERY low Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOD2 Posted November 25, 2012 Share Posted November 25, 2012 The nut will only have an effect on the OPEN strings. When you fret a string the nut is effectively bypassed by your finger and the fret. If you are getting rattling on FRETTED notes then it's not a problem with the nut. In general the neck should not be perfectly straight but should have a very slight bow, or curve, away from the strings. This allows the strings to vibrate without hitting the frets. The amount of bow, or curve, is called the "neck relief" and is adjusted using the truss rod. A very low action and very little neck relief will almost always result in rattling strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Share Posted November 25, 2012 Oh I understand. I think what I'm trying to get at is that there is a lot of neck relief, and I can't reduce the relief without getting fretbuzz due to the low action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Sounds like you need a neck shim so the bridge works. Or a proper setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyf Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 +1 Get a proper set up done first. The £40 quid spent on this (plucked figure out the air) with a good tech will be WAY less than the neck and the grief you'll have fitting it. If you're unsure about whether or not the setup will fix it, make sure you have it done by someone who'll be honest and tell you if it's the neck that's foobar'd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) Well here's the nut that I have currently. I think it is a bit low to the first fret, I might order a replacement otherwise I might shim the neck http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.376452542445224.88963.100002414453634&type=1&l=ed8065d1a7 Edited December 1, 2012 by topcat3355 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat3355 Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 Also, where would I get a replacement? I'm finding it difficult to find a nut of the same type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackers Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 you don't need to get the same nut, you just need one that has the same string spacing as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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