Samashton12 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Hey Guys, Ever since i got my Thunderbird in December its buzzed from the 1st to 5th fret, the action is perfect, but the bridge and bridge pickup are pretty high It never really used to bother me but after playing my friends Tokai i envy the non-buzz on his lower frets Any details on how to rectify this? I'm new to the whole set up thing, Thanks, Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I had this problem with mine I took it to my local luthier and he sorted it out I dunno what he did but it was so worth the 30 quid he charged it is fantastic now no buzz and a fantastic low action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted August 5, 2013 Author Share Posted August 5, 2013 Thanks! Anyone else got any guidance on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194-humming-and-buzzing-problems/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/194-humming-and-buzzing-problems/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete1967 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 No disrespect intended whatsoever, but if you're getting fret buzz from the 1st - 5th fret then the action can't be perfect. It sounds to me like you might have a slight back bow in the neck (may have been over adjusted at some point in the past) and the action at the bridge has been raised to compensate (hence the high pickup). If you're new to setting up my advice is the same - take it to a local luthier or shop and pay them to do it for you. Should be 30 or 40 quid and worth every penny IMO. Have a look in the Recommended Luthiers thread... there has to be one in Liverpool. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1375703391' post='2164409'] Hey Guys, Ever since i got my Thunderbird in December its buzzed from the 1st to 5th fret, the action is perfect, but the bridge and bridge pickup are pretty high It never really used to bother me but after playing my friends Tokai i envy the non-buzz on his lower frets Any details on how to rectify this? I'm new to the whole set up thing, Thanks, Sam [/quote] Sounds like you need more relief in the neck. This means you need to slacken off the truss rod. Carefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375786328' post='2165479'] Sounds like you need more relief in the neck. This means you need to slacken off the truss rod. Carefully. [/quote] Tiny turn in which direction, neepheid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 [quote name='Samashton12' timestamp='1375800337' post='2165808'] Tiny turn in which direction, neepheid? [/quote] Left (anti-clockwise) to loosen - adds relief (effectively - it actually allows the string tension to pull more relief into the neck) Right (clockwise) to tighten - reduces relief Try a quarter turn at a time, although your situation sounds like it'll need more than that. Make the turn, tune up and then check the relief by fretting the E string at the first fret and pressing it down at the last fret. You should observe a tiny gap between the top of the frets and the string in the middle of the neck around fret 9 or so. If there's no gap, there's more loosening to do. Gap doesn't need to be big, as long as there is one because strings need room to vibrate. Loosening is the less dangerous way to go. You go too far then all that will happen is you'll end up with too much relief. Tighten too much and well, you can guess what's going to happen. Once you adjust this you may find you will be able to (or indeed have to) lower your bridge to achieve the same action as before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samashton12 Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 Is it one turn every 24 hours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Fret levelling beam, e-bay. One tool, many fret jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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