Thunderbird neck relief

[Shylock]

I am trying to set up my Gibson T'Bird and currently the neck relief is 8 thou" - I have a little buzzing half way up the G string and wonder if the relief is correct? There is nothing on the Gibson website to help and I wonder what it should be? Any one know please?

 

Cheers

[Bassilisk]

I am trying to set up my Gibson T'Bird and currently the neck relief is 8 thou" - I have a little buzzing half way up the G string and wonder if the relief is correct? There is nothing on the Gibson website to help and I wonder what it should be? Any one know please?

 

Cheers

 

If your relief is good and the action is okay it may be nothing more than a fret that's slightly high.

 

Having a bass play totally clean acoustically is ideal, but not always a reality. Each bass has it's own relative fret level, and this works with the amplitude of the plucked strings you use - i.e. flats can be set much lower vs rounds. Unless you are prepared to spend a whole lot of money for a complete fret leveling or PLEK, having a buzz here and there is not abnormal, nor is it necessarily a critical issue.

 

Keep in mind - some buzzing (I'm talking some, not where the string is choking out) will not translate when amplified, especially in a band situation. Even if you hear a little, no one else will.

[Shylock]

Thanks for the advice - you are probably right

 

Cheers

[onemanband]

Hi,

 

I set up my own basses and have got them perfect for my playing; I found these videos on "you tube" and I think you may find them a real help in setting up your bass, as I did.

 

www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIzV9462xeE

www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4MdWzN_100&feature=relmfu

www.youtube.com/watch?v=te44eWXd9pc

 

(there is much more useful information if you follow the "you tube" links that appear with the above videos).

 

Good luck, have fun!!