how does action effect sound?

[bergy9650]

i acdjusted the action on my bass and can't seem to get the same sound... can action effect the sound or do i need to get my head checked out ?

 

[BoundandBlocked]

If you changed the distance from the string to the pickup, you changed how the bass would sound.

 

[bergy9650]

i also adjusted the pickups to compensate

 

[Eric Moesle]

When I adjust the truss rod so the strings are higher off the neck, I get a rounder, thicker "bloom" to the notes.

When I adjust it so the next is straighter and the strings lower, I get more of a crunchy tiny bit of rattle and buzz when I dig in, which is a cool tone if that's what you're looking for.

So absolutely, action does affect tone.