Stingray classic neck radius

[Chronax]

I've searched the forums and the internet, but I can't find an answer to this question anywhere.

I recently purchased a 2010 Stingray Classic with a Birdseye Maple neck. I was able to get it mostly dialed in, but how do I set the string radius properly on one of these basses? I think it has a 7.5" neck radius, but all of my radius gauges are 7.25", 9.5", 10", 12", etc.

I set the low E string to around 2.4mm of height, now how the heck do I set the remaining strings? Can I just get them all relatively close together, or am I overthinking it?

Otherwise -- can I just lower the string height on all of the strings until I start to get buzz, and then raise them all slightly?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Edit: String RADIUS, not neck relief.

 

[Don Kasper]

but I can't find an answer to this question anywhere.

You might start by re-posting this on the BG (Bass Guitar) side of TB - you are posting on the DB (DoubleBass) side of TB.
Contact a Moderator and they'll move it for you.
Thx.

 

[Povl Carstensen]

But, it is dependent on the bass, strings, taste, playing style etc., so it is definitely an area for tinkering. My experience has always been that the G can go a little extra low, and then the D-A-E go slightly from lower to higher. But your suggestion for a procedure sounds as good as any, I would say. And then don't forget fine tuning the string lengths afterwards.

 

[Turnaround]

If you are looking to follow the fretboard radius with the strings, set them all the same height from the fretboard. If your radius is 7.5", setting the strings to 7.5 radius will not be optimum - setting them at the same height gets closer. There is a difference - the two lines in this diagram are the same radius:

But you can see that the ends are closer together than the centre. To maintain even spacing, the green line needs to have a larger radius than the red line.

 

[DiabolusInMusic]

I thought Stingray used a 10.5" radius. Get a string out and take the measurement (or use your gauges).

Either way, you want to set the string height off the height of the fret, not with a radius gauge. Use a good ruler.

 

[Five or Six]

I use OPs "otherwise" description. It ends up close to Turnarounds method by the time I fine tune. Little difference's in the neck or frets can make a difference in all string height. Not to mention setup in general. Everyone has their own method. Whatever works.