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Originally Posted by Attenergy  also ... how do I find the threads that speak about this?!?!? |
its okay, just to save you some time:
1. a fiver is nice, but a BEAD bass is really nice too
2. I use .130 strings (they're GHS tapewound)
3. The nut work can be done by you...if you're the methodical, patient type. It took me about a whole weekend to get it JUST RIGHT....lots and lots and lots and lots of micro adjustments. U can always file more out of a nut but you can never put back.
4. If you're using roundwounds, u can use your strings as the file...otherwise, a V-file is your best best.
5. I can't remember if I ultimately tightened my truss rod or loosened it....I think I tightened it so I can get things as low as possible.
6. I replaced the bridge with a badass 2 to accomodate the thicker strings. If you're going to do the same, you'll have to file a small notch to keep the strings in place.
7. After the initial setup, action was very high and felt very tight. After micro adjustments, the strings were as low as they could be without rattling. Softened up the feel, but still very tight.
8. Scale length isn't as nearly important as the construction of bass and setup. Although, if your bass isn't that great, you can cheat a little by leaving the nut a little higher and the bridge saddles set far back as possible to get as much length/increase tightness....your saddles might not look to pretty, but it'll work.
9. I'm playing a P-bass with 1/4 pounders, so the sound is thunderous. Make sure you've got good pickups.
10. Out of all the bass players i've seen playing jazz at my school, they were making A LOT of use of the G string. But beyond that, BEAD is actually a very nice setup.
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