Annoying fret buzz

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Maurice Hason

Yes, I didn't change the strings yet since I got it.
I am taking good care of the bass. The weather here changed radically during the last few weeks. The bass was always in the case but it seems like the climate change did its part anyway.

The bass which is made mainly from wood like most instruments is affected by drastic and sudden climate and humidity changes. I would say the humidity is a bigger problem than the temperature. If you can humidify the room where the bass is kept to about 35% minimum about 50% maximum it will help the stability of the neck and all the glue joints overall. We have similar problems from time to time after basses are completed and sitting in stock or in set-up. Usually a slight 'specific' area fret dress handles the most sever problems as well as fret edges which is the most common problem when we have one. Basses are usually only strung up from a few minutes to a day or so before going into the case and then shipped. I am not there to examine the bass so I can't advise you exactly what needs to be done in your case.