Dead spot on 4001C64
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iamthebassman
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Dead spot on 4001C64
A friend just bought a brand-new 4001C64MG, it has a dead spot at 7th fret, D string. After 2 new sets of strings, and a set-up(intonation/action) at the dealer, the dead spot is still there. Ideas?
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Tweak the truss rod(s) a bit? Someone postulated that is where the tight truss rod pushes the neck and damps. Someone else also posted it was only when they played finger with an upstroke, where a pick downstroke didn't exhibit the dead spot. This was in a similiar thread I read today but I don't remember if it was here or on the RIC forum - I had a lot of reading to catch up on this morning. 
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iamthebassman
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My C64S has a "damp'd zone" around the 9th & 10th frets on the D string. It's isn't enough of an effect to keep me from gigging it, however...
...truss rod tweaking is ongoing with slight differences noted. We'll keep 'ya posted!
...truss rod tweaking is ongoing with slight differences noted. We'll keep 'ya posted!
My first bass was a Rickenbacker...
My best bass is a Rickenbacker...
My last bass may very well be a Rickenbacker
My best bass is a Rickenbacker...
My last bass may very well be a Rickenbacker
If the bass is brand new and still covered by warranty, try RIC customer service. They should have first crack at it anyway.
That is a common spot for a dead note. If a Rick is going to have one it will be between the 4th and 6th frets on the G string or the 7th to 10th fret on the D string. On rare occasion the open E will do it.
That is a common spot for a dead note. If a Rick is going to have one it will be between the 4th and 6th frets on the G string or the 7th to 10th fret on the D string. On rare occasion the open E will do it.
