TBC
Bass Setup
Intonation
• Double the measurement from inside the nut to the center of the 12th fret
• Adjust 1st (G) string bridge saddle back to this length
• Adjust the 2nd (D) string bridge saddle back from the 1st string by a distance equal to the 2nd string
gauge
• Do the same for the remaining strings
Truss Rod
• Capo at the first fret
• Press the 4th string @ the last fret
• Use .015 feeler gauge between the bottom of the string and the 8th fret
• Adjust truss rod for this clearance
Action
• Adjust distance between bottom of the strings and 17th fret
• Adjust each saddle for 6/64
• Retune
• Re-adjust if necessary
Pickups
• Measure between the bottom of the 1st string and the pole piece
• Measure between the bottom of the 4th string and pole piece
• Rule of thumb - distance should be greater @ 4th string @ neck p/u and closest @ 1st string bridge
pickup
• A good starting measurement is 8/64
• Distance is driven by the magnet strength the pickup
Final Intonation
• Tune
• Balance control in the middle
• Volume and tone @ max
• Compare 12th harmonic to fretted note
• If sharp, adjust the saddle back
• If flat, move the saddle forward
• Recheck and make additional adjustments if necessary
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