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Old 01-05-2011, 12:53 AM
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How low is your action?

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In mm? You'll need verniers. No cheating! Be honest.

Let's see who has the lowest action in this fun little game!

12th fret, string to fret.

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Old 01-05-2011, 04:31 AM
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2 mm on the low B at 12 fret
2.2 mm on the low B at 21 fret
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Old 01-05-2011, 07:59 AM
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Both of my P-basses at the 12th fret:
G string - 1.75 mm
D & A strings - 2mm
E String - 2.75mm

Admittedly, the G is maybe a tad too low. I usually play with my right hand just behind the pup (bridge side). If I play on the neck side of the pup, the G will sometimes graze the board if I dig in too hard. I raised my E for the same reason.
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Old 01-05-2011, 03:05 PM
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On all my basses, E string: 1.85-2.0 mm, G string: 1.5-1.75 mm, as measured with a digital caliper.
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Old 01-05-2011, 03:07 PM
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My action is really low right now; I haven't met any cute women lately.
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Old 01-05-2011, 03:08 PM
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I just got a 5 string fretless and I would like to know how low fellow TB'ers have their action on their fretless.
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Old 01-05-2011, 07:34 PM
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my action is really low, and I'm totally un used to it because my other bass had reaaaally high action. I need to raise it badly
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