Action too low??

[Emibass]

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 it´s too low??

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

[bassteban]

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

[SoVeryTired]

Originally Posted by bassteban

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]

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]

Originally Posted by mrbell321

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 don´t 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 doesn´t appear to be so low but when you meassure it....it´s really low. And what wonder me is that it doesn´t buzz.

[elgecko]

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

[Emibass]

Originally Posted by elgecko

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

LOL, to lower the action even more I´d have to shim the neck and it´s 6 bolts bolt on neck

[enricogaletta]

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]

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

[deeptubes]

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

[ddnidd1]

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

[Emibass]

Originally Posted by ddnidd1

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

for metal????

[Emibass]

Originally Posted by enricogaletta

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). I´d like the G string to be a tidy bit lower but I´d have to shim the neck (and we´re talking about a 6 bolt neck) or file the saddle, but its not such a big deal so I´ll leave it like that.

[simenandreas]

Originally Posted by Emibass

for metal????

haha