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Bringing the Action higher on the bass

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by Bassplayer5115, Jan 1, 2005.


  1. Jan 1, 2005 #1
    Bassplayer5115

    Bassplayer5115

    Dec 25, 2004
    Norfolk, MA
    Allright i have an ibanez soundgear sr405.

    Can i bring the action up a liuttle bit with the strings on? may sound dumb, but I have never really messed with the action before.
     
  5. Jan 1, 2005 #2
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    Yes, raise the bridge saddles.
     
  10. Jan 1, 2005 #3
    Bassplayer5115

    Bassplayer5115

    Dec 25, 2004
    Norfolk, MA
    sweet i dont want any strings to snap in my face!
     
  14. Jan 1, 2005 #4
    Minger

    Minger

    Mar 15, 2004
    Rochester, NY
    saddles=safer than messin with action.

    I don't know how to do it though
     
  18. Jan 1, 2005 #5
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    the saddle...IS the way to mess with action...
     
  22. Jan 1, 2005 #6
    Bassplayer5115

    Bassplayer5115

    Dec 25, 2004
    Norfolk, MA
    Raising the action makes the bass sound warm and nicer.

    Why is that? because the distance increases from the pickups?
     
  26. Jan 1, 2005 #7
    Figjam

    Figjam

    Aug 5, 2003
    Boston, MA
    Could have to do with the fact that with higher strings, there is less fret noise, therefore the note rings clearer.
     
  31. Jan 1, 2005 #8
    HeavyDuty

    HeavyDuty Supporting Curmudgeon Staff Member Gold Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2000
    Suburban Chicago, IL
    Wrong forum. Moved.
     
  35. Jan 1, 2005 #9
    Minger

    Minger

    Mar 15, 2004
    Rochester, NY
    my bad, I meant truss rod, lol.