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Strings Rattle Bass. I know very little of bass setup. Parts that could have a loose part include the pickups, the bridge, or the machine heads. Recap of key steps to address bass string rattle. A higher action may reduce rattling. If the rattle is coming from somewhere else (headstock, bridge, pickup, etc.), you may have loose hardware such as a tuning machine or saddle. My e string makes a weird rattle if i dig in on the open string. Inspect and adjust the height of your strings. Tackling bass string rattle is a crucial step toward achieving superior sound quality. If i dampen the string between the tuner and the nut it stops. Another cause may be the strings are too low, and are catching on the next fret or three, although often, this will manifest itself in a rattle as well. You may also be pulling the string up away. I just recently purchased a new bass and have noticed that the a,d and g strings are to close to the first fret and in turn rattle when i play. If the rattle is not coming from your strings, it could be caused by other parts on your bass being loose. Unless i play with a very light touch my strings tend to bang against last fret or two near the pickups.

I know very little of bass setup. My e string makes a weird rattle if i dig in on the open string. If i dampen the string between the tuner and the nut it stops. Parts that could have a loose part include the pickups, the bridge, or the machine heads. Tackling bass string rattle is a crucial step toward achieving superior sound quality. I just recently purchased a new bass and have noticed that the a,d and g strings are to close to the first fret and in turn rattle when i play. Unless i play with a very light touch my strings tend to bang against last fret or two near the pickups. If the rattle is coming from somewhere else (headstock, bridge, pickup, etc.), you may have loose hardware such as a tuning machine or saddle. Another cause may be the strings are too low, and are catching on the next fret or three, although often, this will manifest itself in a rattle as well. Inspect and adjust the height of your strings.

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Strings Rattle Bass Inspect and adjust the height of your strings. I know very little of bass setup. If the rattle is not coming from your strings, it could be caused by other parts on your bass being loose. Parts that could have a loose part include the pickups, the bridge, or the machine heads. Another cause may be the strings are too low, and are catching on the next fret or three, although often, this will manifest itself in a rattle as well. My e string makes a weird rattle if i dig in on the open string. I just recently purchased a new bass and have noticed that the a,d and g strings are to close to the first fret and in turn rattle when i play. Unless i play with a very light touch my strings tend to bang against last fret or two near the pickups. You may also be pulling the string up away. Tackling bass string rattle is a crucial step toward achieving superior sound quality. Recap of key steps to address bass string rattle. If i dampen the string between the tuner and the nut it stops. Inspect and adjust the height of your strings. A higher action may reduce rattling. If the rattle is coming from somewhere else (headstock, bridge, pickup, etc.), you may have loose hardware such as a tuning machine or saddle.