NEED HELP RE-STRINGing

[Green727]

i just got a schecter stilletto custom 4 string bass

i decided to change the strings...

ive changed bass strings before but

when i put the first string on the action is wayyy to low and it hits the fretts...

even when i put the old strings on the same thing happens

idk what i did wrong please help

[ironrat]

did you applied tension to it?
I mean do you stretch it like you are going to play?

that happens is you change the strings are they are loose.

[Green727]

oh yeah, i even used one of my old strings and tighented it till it snapped....

[saxofunk]

1. Did you have only one string one, or does it buzz with all the strings on?
2. How did you remove the old strings? (choose all that apply)
a. Slowly unwind?
b. Cut them?
c. Take them all off before putting new strings on?
d. Take them off and replace with a new string one at a time?
3. Are your new strings the same gauge as the old set?
4. Did you adjust the truss rod?

Don't get too concerned yet... Get all the new strings on, tuned to pitch, then let it sit for a couple hours or a day. If there's still a buzz, a truss rod adjustment will probably help. If you aren't able or willing to mess fix it yourself then get it to a tech.

PS - you'll want to check out the sticky threads in the Setup & Repair forum - you're answer is probably in there.

[Green727]

wow thank you saxofunk!
im so dumb... i forgot to put all the strings on / do one at a time...

[saxofunk]

Glad I could help - hope this turns out well!