Double Bass Recommended action for Ampeg Baby Bass

[65AmpegBB4]

It's been awhile since I visited this forum and I now see that other people have had the same issue as I have with those rubber bridge crowns on my BB-4. Mine perished not long after I acquired the bass...which was purchased on Craig's List and air-freighted via DHL from Washington state to where I live in Sydney, Australia... I have searched for a replacement material and come up with nothing. If you're still in the habit of popping out a bridge crown now and then, I'd happily send you money and postage to make me one. Cheers, Tina

Hi Tina,

I've responded to your private message. Cheers!

 

[spbkwave1]

Hello all,

The answer to the question that I'm about to post can be subjective, however, I am curious to know the general consensus on the subject. Where do you keep the action of your baby bass, and why?

Personally, I find it that if the action is on the high side, playing can get tiresome in the upper register of the instrument, and transitioning between strings/positions becomes difficult. I recently acquired my Ampeg Baby Bass and I have not made any adjustments, however, I am thinking about lowering the action. Currently, at the highest point of the fingerboard (end closest to the bridge) I measured 0.5" between the fingerboard and the E string, and 0.25" between the fingerboard and the G string. Any thoughts on these values?

Also, does anyone know if the neck and heel on the Ampeg Baby Bass are all one piece of wood, or are the neck and heel two pieces conjoint?

Looking forward to the responses. Thanks!

H, read your thread about the plastic replacement for the bridge. If it's possible could you make me one for my BB and I'll forward you a payment for it. You can reach me at [email protected]. Thx