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so, i was wondering about action......

Discussion in 'Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]' started by gregmon79, Jan 12, 2013.


  1. Jan 12, 2013 #1
    gregmon79

    gregmon79 I did it for the muff... Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2012
    Chicago IL
    Howdy all, I own, and primarily play, an ibanez ATK 300 series with a maple neck (that's the lighter wood right?) And for the most part I'm very happy with my bass but I'm wondering what the action should be set at to get the most out of the playability and tone out of this beast. Again, I know that it is all relative to what your tastes are but I just want suggestions as how to set it CORRECTLY and so I play smoothly.
     
  5. Jan 12, 2013 #2
    gregmon79

    gregmon79 I did it for the muff... Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2012
    Chicago IL
    Part of the reason I'm asking too is because I'm not getting the same note when I hit my 12th fret. Its a little sharp of the open note.
     
  10. Jan 12, 2013 #3
    ddnidd1

    ddnidd1

    Mar 31, 2003
    Southern California Coast
    Go to the Setup Sticky at the top of this forum. It will answer all your questions. The note being out of tune is due to incorrect intonation.
     
  14. Jan 12, 2013 #4
    gregmon79

    gregmon79 I did it for the muff... Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2012
    Chicago IL
    I see "sticky" but I can't seem to find it. If i search the forum through their search engine, will I find it then? Like by tying "intonation how to" or the like?
     
  18. Jan 12, 2013 #5
    JamesGoodall

    JamesGoodall

    Aug 29, 2011
    Dallas
  22. Jan 12, 2013 #6
    Kmonk

    Kmonk

    Oct 18, 2012
    South Shore, Massachusetts
    Endorsing Artist: Fender, Spector, Ampeg, Curt Mangan Strings
    Your problem is not action it's intonation. Action really is a personal preference. I like to be as low as possible without buzzing. A good friend of mine likes it much higher. It all comes down to what you like.
     
  26. Jan 12, 2013 #7
    ddnidd1

    ddnidd1

    Mar 31, 2003
    Southern California Coast
    Go to the top of this forum and click on Sticky: ALL BASIC SETUP QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE

    http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/all-basic-setup-questions-answered-here-125382/

    And here's a setup guide if you don't have a straightedge, etc. http://www.garywillis.com/pages/bass/bassmanual/setupmanual.html
     
  31. Jan 13, 2013 #8
    gregmon79

    gregmon79 I did it for the muff... Supporting Member

    Dec 20, 2012
    Chicago IL
    Thanks a bunch all, great help.
     
  35. Jan 13, 2013 #9
    Rocky McD

    Rocky McD

    Jun 28, 2005
    San Antonio, Texas
    Builder,mcdcustomguitars
    One of the advantages of doing your own setups is the ability to try many different actions to see what suits you best.