switching strings...need to change setup?

[andrewrepasky]

About to go from rotosound swing bass 45-105's to d'addario nickel 50-110's to help achieve a thicker bass tone across all strings...do I need to resetup my bass? Please help!

 

[whoatherechunk]

most likely will need to adjust action to your liking due to a different gauge

 

[testing1two]

There are a few things that will change:

1. Neck relief - the larger strings will pull harder on the neck. Check the relief and tighten the truss rod if necessary.
2. Action - the larger strings will have a different stiffness so you may be able to lower the action slightly.
3. Intonation - the intonation will need to be checked and adjusted for the new strings.
4. Nut Slots - if the larger strings stick/bind in the nut slots, the sides of the slots will have to be widened slightly. Otherwise the bass won't stay in tune.

If you don't know how to make any of those adjustments watch these 4 videos on bass setups and read the setup stickies at the top of this thread.

Setting Up Your Bass Guitar: Adjusting The Truss Rod (Step 1 of 4) - YouTube

 

[andrewrepasky]

Awesome thanks y'all! Sorry...im from Texas! Lol

 

[andrewrepasky]

Its been a while, but finally set up my srx....plays phenomenally and i got rid of the e string boomyness! Glad i didnt spend another $30 to get her set up! Now on to my trb 50 and my damien 4! again, thanks for all the help!