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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...
Hi everyone! I'm new here, and my English is really bad, but i will try! I have a new bass guitar (FGN Mighty Power J Standard). My strings are...
I bought a brand new Ric 4003 last year in the early spring. These New England seasons have certainly had their impact on the neck and I’ve had to...
I’ve got a 2014 American Standard P-bass that I bought brand new in 2014. As the cold weather approaches I’ve noticed my action starting to get...
I play a very heavy sort of metal music and use fingers on my right hand. The basslines (mostly inherited from the previous bassist who used...
Hello everyone, 2 days ago I purchased my first ever bass (yes, I am a beginner), Sire V7 Gen 2 Swamp Ash (5 string). As I was playing the bass...
Hey all, Hoping someone can offer some suggestions. I have owned an FBass AC6 fretless since about 2012. I play it regularly and it has been...
Hello, I have some high action problems with a Hohner B2A. The saddles are set to the deck and I have still 1/8 on E at 17th fret. I usually go...
So, I bought a really cheap Stagg bass guitar to mod it and before I started leveling frets, I realized the neck is bowed forwards when the truss...
Hello all, The answer to the question that I'm about to post can be subjective, however, I am curious to know the general consensus on the...
Ok, I have to shim the Neck of my Bass. I need to raise the neck at 16 fret up to 1.5 - 2 mm. I found there are two ways for shimming the neck. 1-...
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bought two of these to record drums on stage. Worked incredibly well. Used for two shows, have been sitting here since. Here's what you get: 1....
Can you tell me what are the differences in sound? Thanks in advance!
Silly question.... BUT! Is it normal that the action is getting higher and higher as I go up the neck? I've played guitar for 15 years and I'm...
Hello all, for about 6 months I've owned a 1987 Peavey Patriot and I'm having trouble getting the action where I'd like it to be. I took it to a...
I have two main basses I use for gigging: a mid 90s Ibanez SR1305PM and a Warwick Fortress Masterman 5 fretless. Both basses are the same scale...
How do I determine playing style exactly? I could say I like playing with slap and I like to get funky, but just as much I love to get a little...
I've playing for a few decades and wanted to share something about string action that always bothers me when it is not correctly set up. It...
I’ve brought a brand new 4003S this past May. This is my first Ric. New England winter has started to take its toll and I’ve noticed the action...
I picked up an 83' G&L El-Toro years ago. Mahogany body with nicely figured bi-cut maple neck. The pickups were severely microphonic and the neck...
I bought a cheap bass, an 'Artist' brand. I am not generally a brand follower and this time I lucked out; I would have no hesitation gigging this...
I tend to like a little higher action on my set up. It seems to be "not the norm". Does anyone out there like their bridge saddles a little higher?
Hey All, I have a great old flatback I’m trying to optimize. I’ve had various strings on it but I was wondering about setting up the action. It...
UPDATE: SOLD ! Thanks to all who have viewed, posted or PM'd. Beautiful 2006 USA Fender American Deluxe 5-string Jazz Bass - all original...
I've always had action issues with my Jazz Bass. The action always seemed higher than other basses, even though it measured as low action with a...
It's not a question I'm asking you guys. It's a question I asked and answered myself tonight. I like super low action and light strings, but my...
Is it true that I can get lower action if I get the string slots in the saddles filed down? I figure that's the issue, because I've had it set up...
I am setting the nut action [slot depth] on a P-Bass. New nut and seems to play a little high when fretting first fret [F note] on the E string....
Original post: 1996 Fender P-Bass made in Japan Someone decided to call out a fake: 1996 Fender P-Bass made in Japan IS FAKE Thought I'd share....
Hi, When adjusting the action, is the aim to simply be as low as possible without rattle? I'm assuming not - so what else is being affected by...
I bought a cheap Geddy Lee style neck for one of my P's on a whim, and it feels and looks great. However, predictably, I can't get the action...
I have a Kala 4-string U-Bass SUB fitted with Pyramid Metal U-Bass Strings. I find that even with the bridge at it’s lowest and the neck adjusted...
I changed strings and now my action is different, But I used the same strings? How is this possible????? I have a japanese lawsuit CAMEO...
I just recently picked up an LTD F-205 from a local pawn shop for next to nothing. I purchased some new strings... .130 .100 .80 .65. .45. After...
Recently I acquired an old Nady 'Thunder' bass (somewhat of a unicorn - well, more like a donkey-unicorn mix, as they are even more rare than a...
I bought a P bass the other day and I cant get the action low enough for my liking. then I noticed a Gotoh Bridge on it? This is the first time I...
