Author Topic: Spoiler, Buzz on 3rd fret on the G-String (Read 314 times)

schlobodan · « **on:** April 11, 2006, 09:20:24 AM »

HI,

I recently aquired a 83 Spoiler via Ebay, I had several problems with my purchase (loose and damaged inlays, bad refinish, PU balance:-). Everything is settled so far however
the one remaining issue is a buzzing 3rd fret on the g-string.
There is some minor fretwear but it is not too bad. The trussrods are both totally relaxed so I had to increase the bridge height considerably.
It now is acceptable when playing fingerstyle. But it is intolerable when while slapping and popping.
(More Buzz than tone especially one the mentioned position). I put funkmaster 30,50,70,90 on this one but with other gauges I have the same problem.
Any Ideas how to bring this otherwise fine bass back to playbility???

There is very slight forward bow (usually exactly as I like it:-).

(Message edited by schlobodan on April 12, 2006)

mica · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2006, 01:43:39 PM »

A single fret buzz indicates that that fret may be too high and need crowning. Since the bass is more than 20 years old, perhaps a fret mill is in order and will correct the buzz.

To use the light gauge lower-tension strings, you may need to have a heat bend performed to increase the amount of available forward bow since you said the truss rods were totally relaxed. Is there any forward bow in the neck?

schlobodan · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2006, 05:16:56 AM »

Do you know about a recommendable guitar repairman in Germany who could do this?

thanks for your immediate reply :-)

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2006, 05:23:22 PM »

Hi Sascha; welcome to the board! You might want to check out these guys.

schlobodan · « **Reply #4 on:** April 18, 2006, 03:13:38 AM »

Mmmmh,

I'd rather not contact these guys as one of the owners tried to legally harrass me for selling a couple of my Laklands over the Internet. Station music is the general importer blabla:-)

Any other suggestions:-) ?

Thanks for all the help.

adriaan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 18, 2006, 04:21:59 AM »

Have you tried raising the nut on the G-string side? It may need less than a millimeter.

For instructions, check the FAQ/Must Read section (Bob's famous post on setup comes to mind) or the Support pages of the main Alembic site.

schlobodan · « **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2006, 02:04:39 AM »

Hi thanks,
I tried to raise the nut but it did not help.

cheers

mica · « **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2006, 11:45:08 AM »

I would ask local bass and guitar players about a recommended tech. Station Music isn't located very close to you anyway, but they may be able to refer you to a person with a good reputation that is more in your region.