Omg Buzz

[IPolkaLikeThis!]

my action is set up pretty good, no buzz when i normally fret on it. but when ever i tap on frets 12 - 21 on my d and g strings, i get buzzing. anyone have similar problems? know how to fix it?

[Midnight]

physicall buzzing or through your amp buzzing

[IPolkaLikeThis!]

physical string buzzing


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[Midnight]

physical string buzzing


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Raise your action at the bridge? To set it up, just drop it down low and bring it up until the buzzing stops.

[IPolkaLikeThis!]

thats the thing, i set it up, and it doesnt buzz when i am fretting anything. it just buzzes when i tap on then. i dont tap much, so i guess it isnt much of a problem, just an annoyance.

[elbassio]

Maybe its your tapping technique?

[Alma]

Try putting a scrunchy on the nut when tapping. This reduces string buzz. Or, instead use a shoelace if a scrunchy isn't tight enough.

[EADG]

Try putting a scrunchy on the nut when tapping. This reduces string buzz.


Since when? It prevents open strings and harmonics from sounding accidentally, it doesn't really help the buzz at all. If you think about it, once you tap a note, the string between your finger and the bridge vibrates, but the scrunchie doesn't affect it since it's on the dead side of the string.

[S-Tin-Gray]

If I'm going say

D-10t15t17

or something, slip your finger slightly up the fingerboard, essentially muting it. You have to do it at exactly the same time as you tap. Other than that, try hitting the frets themselves when you tap, rather than the normal fretting place. Or tap with the pad of your finger like you have your palm flat on the table, tapping your fingers. Sometimes gives a bit better damping than the very end of your finger.

[nicatterberry]

Since when? It prevents open strings and harmonics from sounding accidentally, it doesn't really help the buzz at all. If you think about it, once you tap a note, the string between your finger and the bridge vibrates, but the scrunchie doesn't affect it since it's on the dead side of the string.


But if your action is set up properly, that other side also vibrates.

[EADG]

But if your action is set up properly, that other side also vibrates.


But you won't hear it through the amp, so it doesn't matter.

[S-Tin-Gray]

But if your action is set up properly, that other side also vibrates.

Yeah, you're right. When you hammer your finger down it strikes a note on the fret you want, plus the one below. I don't know if a scrunchy would be enough though... seems like something a drummer would do... :rolleyes:

[nicatterberry]

But you won't hear it through the amp, so it doesn't matter.


Yes you do. Thats the whole other point of the scrunchie.

[Guinpen]

Yes you do. Thats the whole other point of the scrunchie.

I've used scrunchies on my basses forever and the only effect it is going to have on the 'dead' side of the string from sounding is when you're playing unplugged. it's really only meant to control excess string vibration when you're slapping/tapping when there is a lot of room for accidently hitting the others. that being said, it won't help fret buzz at all unless it's coming from an open string

[nicatterberry]

I've used scrunchies on my basses forever and the only effect it is going to have on the 'dead' side of the string from sounding is when you're playing unplugged. it's really only meant to control excess string vibration when you're slapping/tapping when there is a lot of room for accidently hitting the others. that being said, it won't help fret buzz at all unless it's coming from an open string


Re-read the above statements.

[S-Tin-Gray]

I've used scrunchies on my basses forever and the only effect it is going to have on the 'dead' side of the string from sounding is when you're playing unplugged. it's really only meant to control excess string vibration when you're slapping/tapping when there is a lot of room for accidently hitting the others. that being said, it won't help fret buzz at all unless it's coming from an open string

If your problem is fret buzz on the nut side of your tap, scrunchy might help. So will muting with your left hand. If the buzz is on the bridge side, it's an action or fret level problem.

[Guinpen]

Re-read the above statements.

yes, and EADG was correct in that a scrunchie won't help his buzzing problem

[nicatterberry]

yes, and EADG was correct in that a scrunchie won't help his buzzing problem


Yes it will. If your action is setup properly, the string will vibrate and buzz on the headstock end of your fretting hand.

[Guinpen]

Yes it will. If your action is setup properly, the string will vibrate and buzz on the headstock end of your fretting hand.

like i said, it may buzz, but you're not going to hear it through the amp

[nicatterberry]

like i said, it may buzz, but you're not going to hear it through the amp

That's funny, because I do.

[Guinpen]

That's funny, because I do.

you're either hearing things or have a weird set-up, maybe a neck problem? i am a major tapper so both of my basses have the action as low as i can get them, and the necks have no bow to them atm, both with scrunchies, and i can't hear any buzz on either of them no matter how much i fiddle with the EQ or how i'm playing, with and without the scrunchies on

[thelowsoundofbass]

i don't think that the problem has to do with his bass, it is probally his techneque. he says that he doesn't tap much so his fingers are probally not that strong, pratice and see if it goes away

lowsound

[nicatterberry]

you're either hearing things or have a weird set-up, maybe a neck problem? i am a major tapper so both of my basses have the action as low as i can get them, and the necks have no bow to them atm, both with scrunchies, and i can't hear any buzz on either of them no matter how much i fiddle with the EQ or how i'm playing, with and without the scrunchies on


You know there's supposed to be a slight bow right?

[Guinpen]

You know there's supposed to be a slight bow right?

never heard 'your neck is way too straight' before

[nicatterberry]

I'm not gonna bother arguing with you anymore.

[Guinpen]

i wasn't aware there was one! how i have my neck set up is a matter of personal preference.

[nicatterberry]

If you are such a major tapper, then maybe you would understand that if you give your neck a slight bow, you will be able to have lower action without the string hitting multiple frets in the upper register.

[Guinpen]

If you are such a major tapper, then maybe you would understand that if you give your neck a slight bow, you will be able to have lower action without the string hitting multiple frets in the upper register.

my action is extremely low through the whole neck with very little buzz, and no bow. lowest i've played on generally any other basses i've come across. i'm assuming you're referring to some anal technique to get the strings .00001 millimeters closer without buzz that has no real practical effect- i haven't heard of or seen this ever, unless the bow is just so slight as to really be unnoticable

[nicatterberry]

Nevermind

[EADG]

I'm not gonna bother arguing with you anymore.


Good, you're making yourself look stupid.

I side with Guinpen on all his posts in this thread.