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syncop8r
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Fret buzzzzzzzzz

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I have a 4003s and I have just started getting some fret buzz from my E string.
It is worst when I fret at 8th fret and slightly better when I fret at 6th fret.
That's pretty much the only place it happens - I'm guessing my 7th fret is too high? How do I fix this?

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cheyenne
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Re: Fret buzzzzzzzzz

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Try loosening the "E" side truss rod nut about an 1/8th of a turn. :D
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change of season sometimes calls for a setup tweek. Check out Joey's web site (http://www.joeysbassnotes.com/) it'll walk you through it.
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Re: Fret buzzzzzzzzz

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Same thing with my 4003. Loosened the e side truss nut a but, raised the E side on the bridge a ch also. Perfectamundo!
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Re: Fret buzzzzzzzzz

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Thanks, was hoping I wouldn't have to file the fret down.
If I'm messing with the truss rods it would pay to go through the whole setup. Thanks for the link.
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Re: Fret buzzzzzzzzz

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Honey, can you please come here and help me measure something? :wink:
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