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Emibass 01-18-2013 03:19 AM

Action too low??
 
Hi, I measured the action on my L2500 and the B at the last fret is at about 1.7mm. But it has no fret buzz unless I pull hard on strings.

I like a likght touch too.

Do you think itīs too low??

I also have the pick-ups low low, about 6mm from the strings on the neck pu.

bassteban 01-18-2013 03:23 AM

Does it work for you? If so then it's fine w/me

SoVeryTired 01-18-2013 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by bassteban (Post 13737994)
Does it work for you? If so then it's fine w/me

+1

Action is a very individual thing. I tend to start with the Fender setup guide then adjust (usually a little upwards from there). Mine are all about 2.5mm from the 17th fret which suits my playing style - lower and I get too much buzz, but others with a lighter touch may not.

mrbell321 01-18-2013 08:52 AM

In general, if there's no buzz, then it's not too low. Even if there's a slight buzz, that can be ok too.
Are you a slapper? If so, I've noticed it's hard for me to slap properly, when the action is low. I end up muting the strings w/ my thumb.

Emibass 01-18-2013 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by mrbell321 (Post 13739043)
In general, if there's no buzz, then it's not too low. Even if there's a slight buzz, that can be ok too.
Are you a slapper? If so, I've noticed it's hard for me to slap properly, when the action is low. I end up muting the strings w/ my thumb.

I slap only for myself at the moment so I donīt consider myself a slapper. I try to relax myself when slapping and this way the notes ring out more.

But I like the ability to fly over the fingerboard and with just a gentle touch of the fretboard be able to fret the note with the minimal effort.

The thing is if you only eyeball the fingerboard and the strings it doesnīt appear to be so low but when you meassure it....itīs really low. And what wonder me is that it doesnīt buzz.

elgecko 01-18-2013 09:28 AM

It sounds like it isn't too low for you.

Emibass 01-18-2013 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by elgecko (Post 13739241)
It sounds like it isn't too low for you.

LOL, to lower the action even more Iīd have to shim the neck and itīs 6 bolts bolt on neck

enricogaletta 01-21-2013 01:56 PM

if you playing comfortably and you like your tone, don't change anything.
It's your personal set, so don't change it.
Cheers.

henry2513 01-21-2013 01:58 PM

Too low? Up to you to decide no one else since no one but you will be playing your instrument.

deeptubes 01-21-2013 02:24 PM

Sounds like you've got it right where you want it.

ddnidd1 01-21-2013 02:45 PM

What's the 'best' string height? Sorry, I couldn't resist.

Emibass 01-22-2013 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ddnidd1 (Post 13754436)
What's the 'best' string height? Sorry, I couldn't resist.

for metal????

Emibass 01-22-2013 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by enricogaletta (Post 13754141)
if you playing comfortably and you like your tone, don't change anything.
It's your personal set, so don't change it.
Cheers.

I play very confortably and like the tone (lowered the pick-ups). Iīd like the G string to be a tidy bit lower but Iīd have to shim the neck (and weīre talking about a 6 bolt neck) or file the saddle, but its not such a big deal so Iīll leave it like that.

simenandreas 01-22-2013 02:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Emibass (Post 13757002)
for metal????

haha


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