Adjusting String Height on a Stingray?

[thom-clarence]

I recently got my Stingray5 back from a checkup at my local shop and the G string is noticeably lower than the rest of the strings. Rather than take it to the shop and be out of a bass for two days and pay 50 bucks, I figured I'd raise the string myself. I've done this to my fenders before, but the StingRay bridge is different. Any advice on not ruining my bass?

[StingrayDerek]

They do that on purpose, it is because it seems to be quieter than the other strings.

[TheFantod]

Assuming it's the same as my Stingray, (4 string HH), you just need a 1/16" allen wrench. Insert wrench in the saddle on one side of the string, and give it a half turn. Then do the same for the other side. (I believe it's clockwise to raise it). Viola, your string is now raised. You'll need to tune it. Raising a string usually raises the pitch.

You might want to make sure that string volume is equal across the board. As Stingray_Derek said, they probably did it on purpose.

[thom-clarence]

Awesome, I can do that. Will I then need to worry about my trussrod?

[TheFantod]

For something as minor as moving a string height a fraction of an inch, you shouldn't have to worry about your truss rod.

[FromTheBassMent]

Originally Posted by StingrayDerek

They do that on purpose, it is because it seems to be quieter than the other strings.

Kind of a goofy way to resolve that problem, if you ask me! I prefer to have my string height/action as low and even across the neck as possible, and would never dream of raising the other four to make the G string louder! Better to just crank up the height of the pickup on the G side if it's really an issue.

[thom-clarence]

Cool. I'll try that. thanks.

yea, I'd never had a problem with the G being quieter. its got a very nice sizzle. I've currently got a bigger problem with the string not being where my fingers expect it.