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Issue with Neck straightness and string tuning.

Hello guys, I'm trying to setup my 4 string Ibanez GSR320. I want to set the neck straight by adjusting the truss rod. I've tightened it to the...

Thread by: Mtoklitz22, Mar 9, 2023, 23 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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How low is your action on Fender P Bass?

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,...

Thread by: Thom Fioriglio, Jan 24, 2021, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Musicman Stingray Classic 5 - Issues with setting up the action

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...

Thread by: jhch14, Aug 11, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Questions about SS's, technique, and setups.

I know this has probably been discussed a million times on here and I apologize for opening up this rabbit hole, but I don't know where else to...

Thread by: Exploited93, Jan 26, 2020, 36 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
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Low Action vs High Action

Can you tell me what are the differences in sound? Thanks in advance!

Thread by: activa44, Apr 24, 2019, 29 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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For Sale Tobias Killer B 6 String Bass - $1650 Shipped CONUSz

I'm selling my Tobias Killer B 6 String in very good condition with a few minor nicks and very minimal fret wear. I tried to get scratches in the...

Thread by: Jahjah, Feb 20, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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SOLD Fender American Deluxe Jazz V

UPDATE: SOLD ! Thanks to all who have viewed, posted or PM'd. Beautiful 2006 USA Fender American Deluxe 5-string Jazz Bass - all original...

Thread by: GeeBass, May 23, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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Cheap neck, low action, buzz - fixable?

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...

Thread by: project_c, Apr 28, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Gotoh Bridge and low Action.

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...

Thread by: magic8161, Mar 31, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Low action...BUT HEAR ME OUT!

Im a tinkerer and I’ve just set up my bass with 3/64ths at the 17th fret to see what low action is like again. I had 3/32nds prior and am still...

Thread by: TheIndieKid, Mar 20, 2018, 31 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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SOLD Made in Japan, Yamaha TRB-4 (MUST SEE)! Low, Low Action, NICE!!!

NO TRADES PLEASE! These have a cult following and for good reason. Very, very high build quality (damn near boutique). This was Made in Japan,...

Thread by: Quadzilla, Feb 20, 2018, 5 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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Is this considered low action ?

Hello ;) My Rickenbacker 4003 from 2017 is about PITA to setup. I just can't get perfectly flat neck. I ended up with very small relief (about...

Thread by: LiveToWin, Dec 25, 2017, 7 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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low action buzz, possible nut height issue

I've got an ibanez sr600, decent player, 5 piece neck, 34" scale bass. I've recently had the frets dressed and polished, when I got the bass...

Thread by: bass-er, Aug 17, 2017, 13 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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SOLD Greco "Thunderbird" MIJ - 8.1 lbs, Low Action, AWESOME!

No trades please My vintage Greco "Thunderbird". She has plenty of cosmetic wear, but plays and sounds amazing. Just 8.1 lbs, super straight...

Thread by: Quadzilla, May 10, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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SOLD Modulus Q5 Beautiful - Case - Great tone - great action

I've been out of bass playing for a while and just purchased this from a great guy on TB. I was over ambitious jumping back into 5ers. I am moving...

Thread by: kshipley1, Jan 16, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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Blimey.... Low action

I have a Harley Benton jazz fretless as a backup to another jazz fretless with rosewood board (£100 is hard to pass up), strung with TI jazz...

Thread by: -Asdfgh-, Sep 23, 2016, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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SOLD Sadowsky MV4 - with Single Coil Pickups...Price Drop!!

Sadowsky MV4 in black with maple board. The bass is in really good condition aside from a small blemish (pictured). This has been upgraded with...

Thread by: EJTBass, Sep 20, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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SOLD Duplicate - Please Delete

Duplicate, Please Delete [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]

Thread by: EJTBass, Sep 20, 2016, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Bass Guitars
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MOST TENSE ROUNDS and FLATS

- Im looking to get LOWEST ACTION possible by using the MOST TENSE string. - I want the fretboard to be Just About straight so the strings will...

Thread by: GTH007, Jun 28, 2016, 60 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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Low action with minimal fret buzz

Is there any way to have low action with no or minimal fret buzz? It seems like it doesnt really work for me

Thread by: Venturella, May 18, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Pros and cons of high and low action

What are some pros and cons of high and low action?

Thread by: Venturella, Apr 1, 2016, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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Solution to fret buzz from playing first three frets of G string?

So I picked up a used bass fairly recently that came with extremely low action and when I brought it in to GC to have my Chromes flats put on it,...

Thread by: AdamK, Oct 16, 2015, 29 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]

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