Drop C Buzz?

[fortvideo]

Hello, I just Upgraded from a Ibanez to a Stingray. The Ball is AWESOME. The one issue I have though is during a jam session last night we were playing a song with a E to drop C. While playing a drop C when pressing on the 4th fret I was getting lots of fret Buzz. I know it is quite a drop, but my old Ibanez had no problem with this.. Any thoughts?

Thanks - Jeff from Colorado

 

[nicjimbass]

Perhaps a truss rod tweak would remedy this? I'm not an expert, but changing the string tension may cause the neck to move just enough to make the buzz.

 

[slucas]

E to C is a long stretch of road. Yes, try the wheel. And maybe a heavier string to keep the flop out.

 

[fortvideo]

Thanks Guys

Cool I might get some heaver strings. So adjusting the truss rod... Is it very complicated?

Thanks! -Jeff

 

[crazybass888]

Personally I'm still afraid to tweak my own rod, even after 14 years of playing...

But I will say heavier strings will help. The last band I used my Blue Sprakle 'Ray (have I mentioned that I miss that bass) in used drop C... I can't remember the exact gauge I used but the E was about the diameter and strength of a lead pipe... no buzz

 

[Musicman Nut]

Hello, I just Upgraded from a Ibanez to a Stingray. The Ball is AWESOME. The one issue I have though is during a jam session last night we were playing a song with a E to drop C. While playing a drop C when pressing on the 4th fret I was getting lots of fret Buzz. I know it is quite a drop, but my old Ibanez had no problem with this.. Any thoughts?

Thanks - Jeff from Colorado

Man that's a drop, the only way it'll work is Loosen your truss rod and raise the E string till buzz is gone.

 

[Psycho Ward]

Get a five string and be done with it!

 

[fortvideo]

Maybe next year I can talk my wife into a five string But i think the bigger guage is my best bet now. Maybe go from a 100 to a 105. WIth adjusting the truss rod, any suggetions? Is there any danger of tweaking it wrong? Thanks for all your help ballers!