Hi everyone!  I purchased a 2004 brown bass a few months back and I am very happy with it.  I did however, notice that I get a bit of buzz around the 9th fret on the G string.  The action on the bass seems to be right about where I like it and I thought maybe it was a truss problem.  I have a basic understanding of how to adjust the truss but not a double truss and my allen wrenches wouldn't fit inside the little pocket where the rod ends are so I took it in to have the truss adjusted and new strings put on it.  Aside from costing way to much this didn't solve the problem so I am wondering what to do now.

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(Message edited by olieoliver on September 27, 2006)

How are the frets? And if you raise the strings a little will the buzz go away?

I tried raising the strings from the bridge.  It didnt seem to solve the problem and just made the action too high.

Is your nut adjustable? Might try raising it if it is.  
But it sounds to me you may have fret with a bur or a flat spot.  
I had the same problem on a Warwiick bass. It had a buzz at 7th fret on the G string. I took to a local luthier and he was able to get the buzz out by dressing the frets.

I have never tried adjusting the nut.  I will give it a try.  Is it a simple proccess?  If that doesnt work I will look into having fret work done like you described.  Thanks for the help olie

If yours is adjustable it should be pretty easy. A set screw in the nut under the strings. I would try it first, then if that doesn't work then maybe check the frets.

Follow this to Joey's setup procedure. It covers adjusting your bass very well.  
 
Keith

I don't think it's anything other than some slight neck relief needed. Loosen the truss rods just a touch, maybe 1/8-1/4 turn each.  
 
Also, what strings (brand/size) are you using? String selection matters a lot in matters of excellent setup.  
 
Joey's post for setup has successfully navigated many setup newbies to setup pros.

Hi Ryan, welcome to the group and congrats on the Brown Bass.  As Keith and Mica said, Joey's post is a great starting point.  While you're there, check out some of the other posts in the FAQ and Must Reads sections.  Middle of the neck is usually a truss rod adjustment.  Mica is THE authority, but if it's just a bit of buzz on the 9th fret of the G string, I doubt you would need as much as a 1/4 turn; 1/8 or maybe even less might do it.  I also think Olie has a point that there might be a fret level problem; but try adjusting the truss rods first, that's the usual place for something like this.  On my Essence, a change in humidity will show up with a bit of buzz on the 8th fret of the G string.  I slight adjustment takes care of it.

Could also be an issue of a fret that has come unseated.  I have a recollection of someone with this problem using a block to press/tap in the frets above the one where a buzz was evident to resolve the issue.  If it buzzes only when you play the 9th fret, then it would probably be the 10th that is high.