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#41
Araillac said:
So basically I'm taking it to someone to take a look over it and put it into proper setting for me?
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Yes, They'll adjust the intonation, which is making sure that the string plays in pitch all the way up the neck. There is an adjustment on the bridge for that. If you change the guage of strings, you'll need to re adjust that.

They'll also adjust the truss rod. That is a device in the neck that compensates for the pull of the strings on the neck. Again, changing gauge and brand of strings will affect this, and will cause it to need to be re adjusted. You may find that the truss rod needs a little adjustment during the corse of the year as the climate changes too. Wood will swell and shrink a little with changes in humidity.

They will also set the actioin, which is the hight of the strings above the frets. Standard set up is about 3/32" at the 12th fret.

All of these together will make the instrument play in tune, and easy to play.

Again, all of this will change if you change your guage , and even brand of strings.

Find a string that you like, and stick with them in order to cut down on the need to adjust the set up.

They'll probably adjust the hight of the pickup(s) as well.
 
#43
Also, don't be afraid to go out to your local store and try out some stuff there as well.

A lot of places carry the Squier Vintage Modifieds, and they're pretty nice for the money as well. It's always nice to be able to play something before you buy it. That's one thing you really can't do with the SX basses.
 
#44
Araillac said:
Sounds like a good deal so far. How much would you say average pay for this whole thing is? between 20 and 40 dollars maybe?
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Yeah, that seems to be in the right ball park for a basic set up. Probably closer to $40 than $20. Plus a set of strings.

If you need fret work, then that would be considerably more money. You run the risk of needing a fret level with any inexpensive bass.
 
#46
The Ibanez isn't bad for the money.

All of the entry level stuff from Ibanez, Yamaha, Squier, and SX will be exelent values IMO. A lot of it is going to come down to personal taste.

If you like the Ibanez neck * usualy very skinny* you may not like a Precision style neck *much chunkier*
 
#48
i own a sx p-bass and the only things that have broke on it where mainly my fault

i break one of the volume pots by playin with it when it was loose and i striped the truss rod nut with the stupid cheap allen key that came with the guitar, that and the gear on the tuner for the d-string is kind broken because some of the teeth kind got crushed,

but all that stuff i attribute to my stupidity
 
#49
Araillac said:
True. I have some really low end no brand bass that I had for a starter bass that looks to be a P Bass knock off and the neck is huge on it. Well thanks for all the advice I really appreciate it. :)
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Keep in mind too, that even the most expensive bass isn't going to sound all that great through a small practice amp.

A large factor in having a good sound resides in the amplifier.

A $4000 bass played through a small $50 amp, may not tonaly set your world on fire.
 

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