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, 7/64 for a vintage neck with a 7.25 radius, and 6/64 for a neck with a 9.25 radius.
I have a Classic 50s P with the 7.25 radius and got my action down to just a hair over 4/64 (or a hair over 2 mm) for all strings. I play straight steady bass, no slap, with an average touch. I both play with my fingers and a pick and get no fret buzz. Neck relief is fairly straight as recommended by Fender.
When I first set it up and went lower and lower, I was surprised I could get it that low without any buzz.
I also have a Fender Road Worn 50s P and the lowest I can go on that bass is 6/64. Any lower and I get fret buzz on the A string at the 17th fret.
So just curious how others have their's set up.
I have a Classic 50s P with the 7.25 radius and got my action down to just a hair over 4/64 (or a hair over 2 mm) for all strings. I play straight steady bass, no slap, with an average touch. I both play with my fingers and a pick and get no fret buzz. Neck relief is fairly straight as recommended by Fender.
When I first set it up and went lower and lower, I was surprised I could get it that low without any buzz.
I also have a Fender Road Worn 50s P and the lowest I can go on that bass is 6/64. Any lower and I get fret buzz on the A string at the 17th fret.
So just curious how others have their's set up.
