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I bought a new 4003 in Mapleglo, and I LOVE the sound. There's way more high-end flexibility than in other basses I've owned, and it's thrilling...

I recently had a 0.5 degree Stew Mac shim installed in my bass because my bridge saddles were so low and my relief minimal, but action at the 12th...

I have a bass that was defretted that cannot achieve a low action because the bridge saddles won't go low enough. I know that shimming the neck...

The neck doesn't appear to be twisted. The bass stays in tune. There doesn't seem to be anything alarming as far as bowing. The bass is mostly...

I have just got a second-hand, almost new, Chinese hybrid and am so excited!! But after playing an EUB which has very low action for the last two...

I recently purchased a Squier Affinity jazz bass and I like everything about the bass...except for the fret-buzz above the 12th fret. There is...

Hello all, I recently bought an entry level UBass (by Horse) just to see what it is like. A few days after it arrived I took all the frets off and...

What is low action? What is high action? My Lakland is setup 6/64 The Kubicki at 5/64 Measuring the E string at the 12th fret. Sometimes i set...

So, I picked up a Sterling Ray35HHSM (spalted maple). I've always loved MM basses (at least sound/wise, haven't played them all that much, but...

Recently I was trying tenor bass with one of my basses, I didn't adjust the action at all as this bass almost never needs it, I just used really...

Hi, long time lurker, first time poster. I hope I’m putting this in the right place. I recently bought a used Fender Rascal and took it to my...

I am pretty familiar with fretted bass setup but new to setting up a fretless bass. So far I have learned that the nut can be cut extremely low...

Can anyone direct me to any information on soldering a blend pot? I've got a 6 string ESP that I am trying to repair and haven't been successful...

God I missed this place when it was down. This is probably a very common question. But I feel like I'm over analyzing... Naturally. I've been...

Hey guys, I very recently was lucky enough to get my hands on a 1999 Rickenbacker 4001v63 and it is an awesome bass and I love the feel and the...

On my 2002 Lakland Skyline JO four string, my G string buzzes on the 7th fret only when the E string is fretted as well. I noticed this when...

I realize this forum sees quite as lot of string action related posts, but doing a search I couldn't find any with this specific angle on the...

Hi all, just curious on how low your action is on your Fender P bass or a bass that is similar. Fender recommends, measuring from the 17th fret,...

When setting up your bass, what’s your priority first and foremost? I tend to try to eliminate buzz, but it seems to be a never ending battle.

Hi. I just had my bass at a shop for complete setup cus I was having some issues with fret buzz. They did a solid job and it was sounding and...

I'm wanting a new bass. I'm debating getting this in either the 5 or 6 string version. I have no experience with these. Having a fingerboard that...

Hi, I've always stalked these forums but never posted anything, so this is my first post. I taught myself how to play bass years ago by reading...

I'm currently using LaBella FS (45-105) but i find that the E string has lower tension compared to the other strings. Actually i would say that...

I have a 5 string Peavey that's been with me for about 15 years. I've been slowly replacing items on it as they've needed upgrading, but I think...

I need help with a rather annoying fret buzz issue. I have a 2019 Fender Player Series Precision Bass. When I initially bought the bass this...

Hi! I recently bought a 2011 MusicMan Stingray 5 Classic, and I´ve been trying to get a low action without massive amounts of fret buzz, and it...

A week ago I got my action of my MIJ Fender Vintera 60's Jass Bass professionally lowered. At the time I was using roundwound strings and I...

I'm shopping around for a few more "interesting" or "unique" basses, basses with piezo pickups, short or medium scale, headless, different pickup...

I am starting this post, out of a question on another thread. How many of you play a bass with fret buzz? How many of you cannot stand fret...

I have a Sire Marcus Miller M2 5 strings since about an year, very satisfied, but still haven't found a comfortable setup. From the beginning I...

I recently purchased a set of medium Dunlop flatwounds (45-105). The G string has a case of fret buzz from the 3rd to the 6th frets. The rest of...

Hey guys, I just bought a used ATK300 and havean issue with it: I tuned the bass down to Drop C for a new Band. On the Low C, I use a 120 string...

So I switched from medium Fender nickel-rounds (45, 65, 85 100) to Fender 9050L flats (45, 60, 80, 100) and now I have a lot of buzzing on the D...

Hi y'all, I'm venturing into setting up the bass myself. I've followed the steps outlined by these youtube video series perfectly [MEDIA] and so...

...besides DR Lo-Riders. ;) I have this theme going where each one of my basses has a different kind of strings and I already have one with...

My 50s reissue P sounds and feels great. I currently have it setup with a relief which looks around 0.13/0.14 at 7th fret - checking with...

Hi all, I have a 2008 Squire Affinity J Bass that is in big need of an upgrade. Since I want to stay in the J Bass family, I thought it would be...

Hi all! I recently purchased an EBMM Stingray 5 string HH and I'm getting fret buzz all over the neck on all strings. The action is a bit higher...

Hey all! Like the title says, and I'm down to one bass now, so that's why I asked. For some songs I need to stay in E standard and for others I'm...

I play metal/post hardcore like fir for a king or old-school thrice with an SR500 with 110-55 guage string's to drop C. I loosened the relief in...