higher string tension after set up

torza · #1 01-05-2006, 08:38 AM

hey all. i just got my fender p bass set up. anyway, when i brought it home, i immediately noticed that the string tension was much higher. it is very noticibly harder to pluck the strings. i've never had this happen before. AND.. i use a roundcore string (fender super 8150), which have always been VERY flexible.
so i was wondering.. is this due to the set up? is it something with the neck? i'm very confused. i even had him adjust the neck AGAIN.. it the problem persisted. HELP!

phxlbrmpf · #2 01-05-2006, 08:50 AM

Whoever did the setup probably tightened the truss rod to get rid of neck back bow and improve your action. I find that when I do this, my strings always feel a bit stiffer afterwards. I think it's a good thing, though, I don't like it when my strings feel too loose.

torza · #3 01-05-2006, 08:59 AM

thanks phxl. well... if that's the case.. i really don't like it. i don't mind having higher action, i actually prefer it. especially if it means having some loose string tension.