Action is a bit low

Irtemed · #1 12-24-2009, 11:17 PM

The action on my bass (a Lakland 44-02) is making it so the strings touch nearly the entire fretboard. This is the first time I've strung my bass by myself and I'm not sure what I'm doing worng

batman1 · #2 12-24-2009, 11:19 PM

well... if your bass was like that before you changed the strings. you might want to try adjusting your action??

Irtemed · #3 12-24-2009, 11:22 PM

The action was fine before I took the old strings off, but when I put the new strings on, it became unplayable. I tried putting the old E string back on but that buzzed too

JimmyM · #4 12-25-2009, 12:40 AM

did you use a thinner gauge or a different type of string than the other set? might just need a truss rod adjustment. might need to raise the action a little, too.

vespasian1 · #5 12-25-2009, 12:45 AM

It sounds like you went to lighter strings. A truss rod adjustment should do the trick.

**lowendfriend** · #6 12-25-2009, 09:10 AM

Here ya go....

Ya gotta go learn about setup. This, along witha manual from your bass mfg'r and a little time and patience and you'll be able to setup up precisely to your own tastes and desires.

http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/ulti...ass-setup.html

Synplicity · #7 12-25-2009, 09:15 AM

or:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIzV9462xeE

steelhead2 · #8 12-25-2009, 11:17 AM

once a bass is`sweet' and the strings get changed they may have more or less tension than what was strung before,plus the weather!,,i'm resetting up all my axes and i keep them inside the bedroom but it's changed from 105F and i just couldn't deny a couple of them needed re-set-up so last night i reshimmed a couple necks including my guitar(that i don't hardly play),,now to set the saddles,intonate T_H_U_M_P_! all that vital testing!

,hey! it's an excuse to not work at my job

study the setup procedures it's extremely good schtuff to know!,merry christmas