A good rule of thumb is that you can get away with about 1/64 of an inch lower action on the highest-pitched string than what you’ve set your lowest pitched string to.
Just so, does Geddy Lee use low action?
You peak of Geddy’s action being low, but I have seen it relatively high in some video shots. With the BAdass bridge installed. Hi Todd, depending on the exact production year of the bass, it may be necessary to countersink the BADASS bridge or any other bridge into the body to get the required low action.
Subsequently, how do I lower the action on my bass?
Moreover, how do you adjust P bass pickup height?
How far off the frets should bass strings be?
Measure the distance between each string and the 12th fret.
You can also use a capo to hold the strings down at the 1st fret. Generally, the lowest string (E string in standard tuning) should be at 6⁄64 inch (2.4 mm) and the highest string (G string in standard tuning) should be at 5⁄64 inch (2.0 mm).
How high should the action be at the 12th fret bass?
How do I know if my bass action is too low?
| Bass | Description | Action in Inches (12th fret) |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate bass | Great mid-level bass in the $600 to $1000 range | 3/32″ – 9/64″ |
| Professional high-quality bass | High-end instruments generally used by advanced bassists. These Basses cost around $1000 and up. | 1/16″ – 1/8″ |
How high should the action be on a Fender Jazz bass?
First, check tuning. Using a 6″ (150 mm) ruler, measure the distance between bottom of strings and top of the 17th fret.
| Neck Radius | String Height Bass Side | Treble Side |
|---|---|---|
| 7.25″ 9.5″ to 12″ 15″ to 17″ | 7/64″ (2.8 mm) 6/64″ (2.4 mm) 6/64″ (2.4 mm) | 6/64″ (2.4 mm) 5/64″ (2 mm) 5/64″ (2 mm) |
How is bass action measured?
Is it normal to have fret buzz on a bass?
But excessive fret buzz is indicative either of poor technique, or an instrument in need of adjustment. Make sure you’re fretting as close to the fret as possible, and plucking the string as nearly to perpendicular as possible (unless of course you’re slapping/popping).
Should a bass neck be straight?
The straightness of the bass guitar’s neck is commonly called relief. The neck bends upwards (called up-bow), or it can be straight, or it can bend backwards (called back-bow). Two things cause the neck to bend: the tension of the strings pulling the neck upward.
Should bass strings all be the same height?
Yes. The treble strings should be slightly lower then the bass strings on electric and acoustic guitars. I generally use a radius gauge to set the string height, and adjust it by feel from there. Treble strings are usually a little bit lower than the wound ones.
What is the action on a bass?
Just in case you’re unfamiliar with the term action, it refers to the distance between the strings and your fretboard. A bass with low action will have strings that are closer to the fretboard, while a bass with high action will have strings that are farther away.