Will high tension strings ruin my Geddy Jazz neck?

::::BASSIST:::: · #1 07-17-2006, 09:38 PM

Just strung up some Fender Flats 9050s... 105/90/70/55

The high tension has added a considerable bow that wasnt there with my Labella 760FLs.

I am going to adjust the TR, but is the high tension bad for the neck. Like I said it seems quite bowed.

Jazz Ad · #2 07-17-2006, 09:40 PM

It seems perfectly normal for a neck to bow more with heavier strings. That's what the trussrod is for. 105/55 isn't that heavy anyway.
Make sure you "help" the trussrod by pulling on the neck while you turn the screw.

::::BASSIST:::: · #3 07-18-2006, 05:19 PM

yeah, I adjusted the TR and it really helped. these strings are alot heavier than i am used to. the g wont even fit the groove of the nut on my geddy. so far i am liking these strings because of the low action they give me.

oh and non je ne parle pas francais!

snowdan · #4 07-19-2006, 01:33 AM

mind your hands. don`t run into a tendonitis issue. i did so with fender flats in a single night-long blues session...

jamesblue · #5 07-19-2006, 05:59 PM

Get a pro set-up done, you'll be happy.

Ole Man Blues · #6 07-20-2006, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamesblue

Get a pro set-up done, you'll be happy.

+1 on the Pro setup........

OMB

::::BASSIST:::: · #7 07-21-2006, 08:58 AM

I had a "pro setup" before by one of the best bass techs in my area. I asked for low action and what i got wasnt that great. Anyway, these fender 9050s have allowed me to set my bass up with the lowest action I have ever been able to achieve. Higher tension strings are definitely the way to go for low action without buzz.