String Height

[The modifier]

Hows the action on this rogue 5 string, I find its excellent for me, how would you classify it, also does the height on the p-pick up look good

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[El-Bob]

That's far higher than what i would play, but everyone has different tastes.

[The modifier]

Well I really like that when I dig in there is absolutely no fret buzz on any fret, all the way up to the 24th fret.

[Johnny Mack]

you could still lower them with no fret buzz if you wanted, just takes some tinkering. also the p pickups are a lot higher than i would ever have them, theyd be clicking and clacking all the time!

[Jake of Bass]

I used to have my action that high. Then a professional set it up properly and taught me a bit about it. Now I have a nice low action without fret buzz, better tone and easier to play!

[The modifier]

This bass came with lower action than this but ive never been a fan of low action its just not for me, I wouldnt consider this action to be overly high, its pretty high but its just the way I like it, as for the P-Pick up surprisingly the strings dont clack or even touch it, the strings on this one seem to have a lot of tension due to the double octave neck, also if I lower the pick up anymore the output really sucks just as it did before I raised it

[(b)Assman]

don't mean to hijack but how would I lower the strings say around the 12th fret without raising the front?

[El-Bob]

Originally Posted by The modifier

This bass came with lower action than this but ive never been a fan of low action its just not for me, I wouldnt consider this action to be overly high, its pretty high but its just the way I like it, as for the P-Pick up surprisingly the strings dont clack or even touch it, the strings on this one seem to have a lot of tension due to the double octave neck, also if I lower the pick up anymore the output really sucks just as it did before I raised it

Double octave neck has no effect on string tension. they have so much tension because they're really high, which will also make it harder to intonate. as for your previous comment about fret buzz, i have none, and my action is ridiculously low. although i will say again, that it's more about personal taste. before playing worship music i usually raise my action. just feels better for that type of music to me. and i do know some other bassists who will raise their action if it's too low for their taste, simply because that's what they like. btw, check out the action on John Myungs bass in any live video (Dream Theater) way higher action than i could use.

[Surly]

I set up my P-bass to the fender specs on their website. It's basically as low action as you can get with a bit of buzzing, but not always through the amp. If you pick or pluck hard it has to be raised a smudge. They say around 5/64" clearance from the 17th fret to the G string. This leaves a bit of buzz on the E, not necessarily though the amp however. I got tired of hearing the buzzing so tweaked the truss rod a bit. Now I'm around 3/32" from the 12th fret to the bottom of the E. 3/32" from the 12th fret on the E happens to be a Stingrays factory setup. Rays are known for having failrly low action. Really any lower and big ol' bass strings just start buzzing if you pick a little hard. I like to drop to a D so this works well and I am using 8250 Fender strings with a 110 E string.

[The modifier]

Well, I did some measuring and my height is about 5mm at the 12th fret , I dont exactly know what the preset standards are for "high" action, althought I have seen people who like to keep their saddles up to maximum height, althought I find this setup very playable to my liking, as for the pick up I did drop it back today and adjusted it a bit more to follow the radius of the strings, If I may ask in terms of exact measurement what is considered to be high action and low action and medium action.

[Surly]

5mm is a little higher than what I have. I don't know what is exactly considered high either. If it works for you than just play the hell out of it. Setup is a personal thing. I learned my lesson after paying $60 for a professional setup on one of my first basses. Nothing against the guy, he has an excellent reputation. Nobody knows what works for you better than you.

[The modifier]

agreed