How much initial setup does a Warmoth bass require?

it all depends on your set-up preferences.

I know several people who are playing Warmoth builds where the nut and frets were never touched. they don't play with sadistically low action, so there was no issue with the out of the box work Warmoth completed

I know of others who have such low action requirements that very few hack shops (Guitar Sinner, etc ...) are able to produce a satisfactory set-up for them.

YMMV depending on your preferences

all the best,

R

 

Mine was playable as soon as I put it together. The frets were a bit sharp at the edges but nothing major.

The main reason that I had the frets done was that I had fitted a Warwick JAN III and put it slightly in the wrong place so had to have it moved and thought i may as well get the frets done at the same time.

I think that the only reason that you would have to get the frets done was if you had a maple fretboard done as they spray the finish right over the top of the frets.

 

I had mine professionally set up when I'd put it all together - he cut the nut, set up the relief & intonation etc. I said to do what was needed in terms of dressing the frets, and he said they were just fine as they were.

Very low action, too. Mine's a wenge neck with ebony fretboard though, so no finish to get in the way.

They'll make you some nice stuff, Warmoth will. I'm already vaguely working out my 2nd....

 

I have never seen a guitar or bass that doesn't require a setup every 6 months minimum

 

do you mean an adjustment every 6 months? because a setup every 6 months is certainly not required

 

I have two necks and had them install the nuts. They play very well with no additional fretwork.

JR

 

Ever 6 months the setup should be checked and corrected to allow for the small adjustments in the wood over time.

This also allows for maintenance such as conditioning the fret board and deep polishing. Its like owning a car, a little regular work and tuning keeps it in top shape.