Couple of questions about string action...

[brymenez94]

Hey. I've been working with the string action on a bass I got recently, trying to get lower action. I have a couple of questions to ask:

1. How do you properly measure string action (like with a ruler)?

and

2. What would you consider to be a low action set-up (height in millimeters maybe?)

 

[Slowgypsy]

You should really check out the stickies section at the beginning of this section. It has easy to read information that will answer these questions and more... in detail. To make it even easier, here the direct link to the stickies section on set-ups.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=125382