How To Setup Your Bass Guitar ft. Derek Jones (Truss Rod, Radius, Action, Intonation)

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[espiadelatierraprometida]

setting up your bass is one of the most important things you can learn as a musician. from changing string to intonation, to changing pick up, even changing batteries. its basic stuff that may save you in a gig. good video

[alfonsoPina]

Holy cow she is surely a natural at everything. She’s so full of life. Such an inspiration!!!

[alanblumer]

Ellen, I'm so happy that you're surrounded by people who are willing and able to teach and encourage you. Even if you don't pursue music as a profession, you'll always remember how kind and supportive they have been and you'll want to live up to their example.

[juanpallautapulido]

Uderstandig how your instrumest is properly set is a basic knowledge for a musician. Every instrument needs maintenece and care to perform as spected. This procedures ensures a precise tunnig good stability and a confortable playing. Is so good to see that Ellen is learning this from a pro with a good sence of humor.

[kearnsey]

That was really cool? Derek shreds that bass and clearly has full knowledge how to make it play perfect. You're lucky Ellen!

[robertyoung]

Dude I recently sub"d your channel.. I've been playing bass since 1988 and I think it is fantastic your little girl is there and learning from Dad.. 🙏

[damri]

You should check the action after adjusting the truss rod, then adjust the intonation. If you adjust the action after the intonation, you will have to adjust the intonation again.

[toyfoxythemangletangle]

Ellen is awesome! She will be a super star someday. She is an inspiration to the new generation of kids who love music. Love your channel it's the best.

[neilcrowesongs]

What a great improv duo! Ellen brings out the warm and happy in everyone. Great tips

[tokingreens]

I found this channel today thank you. Just got my first bass earlier and became pretty depressed by the 34 inch scale...I have average size male hands and the distance between frets is so large. I searched for 'do you need large hands to play Bass?' and some of your videos showed up to both humiliate me and give me hope...I've been a guitar player for 45 years. Instant like and sub.

[kevinbruner]

Thanks for making this video, I am actually still in the process of getting my old 1980’s bass setup! I got the tension about setup, it was badly curved for over ten years causing the E and A strings to buzz at the nut.

Now I am wanting to lower the strings closer to the neck, or maybe the Peavey adjustment at the neck mount on the back, where the four neck bolts are!

This video really helped me understand the saddle adjustments better!

[malekmo]

Ellen you are a great student of everything. Being with Derek is like all your school teachers but for an artist you learn far more from those experienced. You talk to everyone, including me, with a knowledge and excitement for more knowledge. Keep learning Ellen. Also the happiness radiates!!! 😊❤👍

[fredaldridge]

Ellen, That was very interesting you are learning from the best in the business. I never knew how much was involved in setting up a bass. I’m sure you could learn to do the setup and repairs yourself but it’s nice to know Derek will always help you if you need it 👏👏👍👍🎸🎸

[vincentp]

I've watched a lot of videos on the subject of setting up a Bass and this is by far the best, most informative and entertaining video I've seen!

[la]

A special thanks watching Derek set up demonstration for this SS Stingray. I added this SS bass (white/rosewood) to my collection when they first launched the model. Enjoyed watching the set up and specs you're using on this bass in the video for this model:) As always I'm always looking forward to what's next on your channel:)

[chuckhouck]

wow I never knew there was so much to setting up a bass. Awesome stuff.

[robertlisle]

Good to see Ellen learning the tech side of things too.

[michaelaronson]

So good to know that someone is there to keep the P-bass in shape!!

[lesdgama]

Ellen is such fun! Thanks for this tutorial. Helps a huge lot. And I just love that spontaneous laugh.

[JH-thct]

My favorite bass players of all time are Bootsy Collins, Les Claypool, Flea, and Ellen Alaverdyan!