RG fret buzz issue

[pedalinbob]

i have an RG470 that is only around 1 year old.

i used the guide here on jemsite to set it up properly, because i noticed that it has a moderate amount of buzziness in the lower register.
this can be diminished (but not eliminated) if i raise the bridge a lot...but, i went by the tuning guide and set it so that buzzing was non-existent from the 10th-24th fret. playability feels much better this way.

most of the buzzing is from the low E string, 2nd fret through 9th fret.

(i use .009s tuned flat)

i checked neck relief, and it appears to be very close, but i decided prehaps i could add some more relief. when loosening the truss rod, it only turned about 1/8th turn, when it became completely loose.
in other words, i cannot loosen it any further.

the guitar has never been abused or exposed to extreme temps...heck, i havent even played it much.

from here i dont believe i have the expertise to rectify the problem--advice?

thanks,
Bob

[pedalinbob]

uh-oh...no replies.

i wonder if my guitar is screwed.

know any good guitar techs in the southeast michigan area?

if not, maybe i can send it to ibanez for diagnosis.

Bob<---frustrated.

[nuno]

sorry for no replies, Bob, that's a pretty tricky issue, actually. you're right anyway, that's job for professionals.

good luck

[The Madness Here]

what i would try first is either tuning your guitar to standard, or if you must downtune, use thicker strings. It could be that the strings are just vibrating in a very large ellipse. Tighter strings (from a higher tuning or thicker strings) will make some of that go away.

[gn86]

I also have some similair problems.. meh.. I just think the hole thing sucks balls! I only like my ibanez because of the feel, the thin neck and the light basswood body, otherwise, it sucks balls..

[bachle7]

Did you look down the neck to see if it is warped? If you have really low action, you will likely always have a little fret buzz.

This site may help.
http://www.frets.com/FRETSPages/Luth.../buzzlist.html