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Old 01-24-2013, 11:45 AM
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Schecter Elite 5 action setup?

I'm trying to raise the action but don't know where on the bass to do it. Most basses have a place where I can use a Allen wrench but Its either not there or I can't seem to find it? Thanks
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I'm trying to raise the action but don't know where on the bass to do it. Most basses have a place where I can use a Allen wrench but Its either not there or I can't seem to find it? Thanks
Look closely at the bridge.
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Old 01-24-2013, 12:01 PM
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that would be the allen screws on the bridge saddles. might wanna take it somewhere.....
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Here is the bridge- it's not the Philip screw under the string is it? I prob will take it somewhere but I'm just trying to figure it out.
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that would be the allen screws on the bridge saddles. might wanna take it somewhere.....
Yeah, for sure the allen screws on the bridge saddles. They adjust each string individually. Most basses I have use a 1.5 mm allen wrench for these. Good luck!!
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Here is the bridge- it's not the Philip screw under the string is it? I prob will take it somewhere but I'm just trying to figure it out.
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Look at the first photo. That one should enlarge
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Look at the black pieces that the strings rest on. They each have 2 allen screws.
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Look at the black pieces that the strings rest on. They each have 2 allen screws.
Yup, now I see them--almost identical to the setup in the ABM bridges I have on a couple of basses.
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Old 01-24-2013, 06:58 PM
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Ok thanks guys I thought that black piece might be it but wasn't sure. It just seems like a rather unique way to adjust the action compared to other basses
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Old 01-25-2013, 06:54 AM
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Here is the bridge- it's not the Philip screw under the string is it? I prob will take it somewhere but I'm just trying to figure it out.
I count 10 and 5 lock nuts........ Take it somewhere.
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