DIY Bassics; Setting Up Your Bass Guitar's Action

A beginners guide to the very basics behind setting up your bass guitar's action and intonation.

[angellgerenasr.]

Excellently presented . I finally got the action on my Kramer correct. Thanks to YOU.

[handgunner]

guys if the intonation goes out and you need to make an adjustment use a tuner plug in bass and fret the 12th fret and see where its sharp or flat on tuner and make adjustment as necassary

[handgunner]

bacchus basses are excellent.i own three of them which are still cheaper than a fodera.great video thanks

[GuitarType]

What is the height from the fret to the bottom of the string on the 12th fret of your bass?

[junggyujoo]

I own a DX4 with DB bridge made in 2013(actually woodline ash4), and thinking to change the bridge to Gotoh 404. I feel a little hard to arrange lower string action with DB bridge. It sometimes has too strong tension and buzz. Do you think it will get better with Gotoh 404? I think there should be a reason that Bacchus stopped using DB bridges...

and always thanks for your videos! it really helps!

p.s. I already ordered Gotoh404 and waiting for it...lol

[mackymaca]

Cool vid, Danny! All your strings are 1.5mm from the fret to string bottom, right? Do you measure at the 12th fret or the last fret? Thanks!

[isaachinksman]

intonation is the crucial bit on your video, i think the way to determine it is not easily identified. at the exact moment where i need the most concentration a banner is placed in the critical time.