setup techs

[Dawkinzz]

I just got a new Warwick, FNA discontiued model, its 8 years old, in great condition, but i would like it checked and tweaked to make sure its ok. I'm very sceptical of the place ive used before as im not confident that they do a gd job, becasue if they did a bad job, could it not result in slowly damaging the bass over time? i have no experience in seting up myself so they could be doing a fine job, what do i need to look for that may be a major problem upon reciving the bass from the tech guy?

also, how much of a bend should the be on the neck? how much is too much??

[Dawkinzz]

yer, ive been asking around tonite, hopefully get some feedback from them.

I was just worried that maybe a poor setup may result in my bass being damaged, but seen as this is not the case, will a poor setup result in merely poor playability?

would a setup also incorporate a check-up? to make sure eveything is how it should be?


thank you very much for your help

[Turnaround]

Originally Posted by Joshua

Here's what you might expect:

1) New strings (your call of course, but probably worth it on a used bass).
2) Check nut slot height (and width) as needed.
3) Relief/truss rod adjust as needed.
4) Pickup height adjust as needed.
5) If a bolt on, neck tilt adjust as needed (not terribly common but not impossible).
6) Bridge saddle adjust as needed.
7) Intonation adjusted as needed.

I'm probably forgetting something as I type without a bass in front of me, but that's the nuts and bolts of a basic checkup. Other work might be needed depending on what the checkup tells the tech.

Good luck, and keep us posted!

I would include a fingerboard cleaning if the strings were being changed. A minor cleanup of the body and bridge as well. And I would adjust the tension on the tuners if they had such an adjustment. Finally I would size up any other work that might be needed (electronics, etc.) and provide a rough estimate to suit. Others might not provide these additional services, but it's part of my standard setup. But I have to admit, my setup prices are not the cheapest.

[Dawkinzz]

Ok i found two places recommended to me on my local music forum, one place sends them away and u have to let go for about 1 week - 2 weeks....but im not so keen on that idea, it is my baby after all....however one guy suggested this guy who does it for him, ive got his details so i will giv him a ring!


before i do though, does a guitar have to be awa for a certian amount of time, i mean if it was just a standard set-up, he could just do it there while im waiting?

thank you for all your help

[Dawkinzz]

but my problem is trusting them i guess, maybe seen as this guy is recomended so he should be good, and therefore i can relax.