On the G String on 9th fret and A string on the 7th fret and ever so slightly on the A String at 15th fret.
Every other notes rings out fine and the fret buzz on the G (9th fret) is worse than the fret buzz on the A (7th fret). Degree of Buzz on G string varies due to temperature I guess, but it always buzzes to some extent as does the A (7th fret).
It's a 70's Classic Vibe Precision. It's always done it since I bought it, but I've only just got round to writing this post. I'm playing the Bass more now and it's irritating.
I'm no Luthier but the neck doesn't look twisted to me. Action on the Bass is maybe just a smidge to the high side but very playable. Neck relief doesn't look extreme.
Thanks.
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A fret rocker tool will reveal which frets are protruding and where.
Indonesian-made Squier Classic Vibe instruments are, essentially, are rebadging of the earlier Vintage Modified series and the Standard series before that. I sometimes find that the necks of these cannot cope with heavier string gauges.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
When trading in at a shop, the buzzes could cause them to reduce their valuation of your Squier. Even if the shop has an in-house tech capable of remedying the problem(s), that has to be factored into their monetary calculations.
I do want a good Jazz Bass though, so will end up with both P & J.
On your Squier, .045-.105 is what I would choose for DGCF or C#F#BE tuning.
Sometimes, with low action, rust can build up on old strimgs, increasing diameter and making you think you have a fret problem when, in fact, you only need new strings
Admittedly, this is more guitar/acoustic.
Two Hohners
Two Yamahas
One Warwick
The only one that worked properly straight off the shelf was the Warwick.
Maybe I am just unlucky, but a bass is pushing the electric guitar concept a long way and those long heavy necks with heavy strings need a bit of precision. With a small 'p'.
If your intention is to have a working relationship with the instrument, rather than use it as a step on the way to something else, it's not something you will regret, whatever the bass cost and whatever the name on the headstock.
If you are going to sell it anyway, never mind.
You're luck with Basses sounds like my Luck with Guitars. I've always had some issue that I needed to sort or the Guitar needed to be sent to Luthier to be set up better.
He'd definitely be on my short list if I wanted a money-no-object custom.
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they just need to be levelled etc. then you shouldn't have any further problems !