Will changing from DR highbeams to sadowsky blue label require a tross rod adjustment

BiigM · #1 10-07-2009, 12:55 PM

I know that different basses react differently, so just give me your best bet :-)

Thx

EagleMoon · #2 10-07-2009, 12:59 PM

Possibly not if you stick with the same gauge strings. I know Hi-Beams have lower tension than some other strings, so if you put something with higher tension it might make you need to tighten the truss rod a tiny bit.

BiigM · #3 10-07-2009, 01:07 PM

Yeah I know that. Maybe I should have asked if the blue label's have higher tension than highbeams. And if so how much?

I know the sads are hexcore so i guess they will have a bit higher tension but is it enough to make a difference?

EagleMoon · #4 10-07-2009, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by BiigM

Yeah I know that. Maybe I should have asked if the blue label's have higher tension than highbeams. And if so how much?

I know the sads are hexcore so i guess they will have a bit higher tension but is it enough to make a difference?

That would depend on your individual bass neck. Some bass necks are much more prone to move under tension. Why is it a problem? I slight turn of the trussrod should fix it if it does need to be tightened.