Complete Luthier Setup for Bass Guitar - Step by Step Guide

Complete Luthier Setup for Bass Guitar - Step by Step Guide

In this video, I take you through a step-by-step guide on how to properly set up a bass guitar as a luthier. I cover everything from adjusting the truss rod, to setting the string action and intonation. Whether you're a professional guitar technician or a beginner looking to learn more about guitar maintenance, this video is a must-watch. Ill be using a bass guitar brand new from a factory in China, but the concepts covered can be applied to any bass guitar. So sit back, relax and let's get started on setting up your bass guitar for optimal playability and sound.

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[chrishale]

Dude, your showing all the tricks. Pretty dang thorough instruction from a professional. thanks .

[guillermodelnoche]

That was a great explanation Shane. I had Jim Mouradian in Cambridge Ma. work on all of my instruments for 20 years and they sung like a choir of angels. A proper set up from an amazing tech is priceless.

[knowyourenemy]

Very informative video. Here are my 3 suggestions for a better setup: 1) It takes longer that 10 minutes to properly set up a bass, regardless of it's current condition. 2) The tension on the tuners should be relieved before tightening them. 3) The pickups should be taped over to prevent any metal shavings or dust from attaching themselves. The magnets will attract the shavings or dust as the guitar is picked up from the workbench.

[phishy]

I have no idea what your doing or talking about..but thoroughly enjoyed this video.

[tomanastasio]

The 12th fret harmonic is always in tune. Tune the harmonic to the 12th fret. If they match the bass plays in tune.

[djhosfelt]

Thank you so much! I do some setup work on guitars, and this totally helped me convert and set up a friend's bass!

[robertborch]

Good tips! When I work on my frets, I tape the fretboard with blue painter's tape first, then get out the dremel tool with a buffing wheel and polishing compound. Once that is done I remove the tape and apply Dunlop 65 oil to the fretboard. The frets gleam and the fingerboard comes back to life 🙂

[ejr]

Very thorough and simple. Excellent explanations. Thanks, Shane!

[phickleprickprospecting]

Well, I just learned something new. If I ever get into playing one, I'll just buy it from you. Your knowledge is impressive.

[MadeOnTape]

this is very helpful, but shouldn't you check that 12th fret harmonic with the fretted note? the harmonic will be perfectly an octave higher than whatever the string is tuned to, but the fretted note tells you if you need to move the saddle.

[zcarm]

Until now the best presentation regarding a Bass Setup after watching several other videos. Thanks for sharing, really help me a lot to setup my new China Made Fender Squier Jaguar Bass - :-)

[Kevin-mxvi]

Is no-one going to mention the dip in the fretboard under the g string at the 11th fret ?

[GuitarsZnuff]

Cool video. Just got my first bass 25 years into guitar playing. Its a whole new world, but at least the setup is similar to the guitar. I do like using the notched straight edge to help look at neck relief though.

[peezdoc]

Musicians Friend!! I miss that magazine. Do they still mail out actual magazines or is it just a website now?? I thought I was the coolest when I was like 12 because I would get that magazine in the mail. Getting mail with your name on it as a kid used to be one of the coolest things!!

[mikegreenebass]

Great video. I was hoping you show how you do the string radius if you use a radial tool or another method.

[KingLoopie]

Nice walk thru on a basic setup! Keep up the good work! 👍

[yetimountaintrading]

Very very thorough walk through awesome sir great stuff

[TarnishedViking.]

It's all about that bass! Nice schooling Bro! 💚👍🤘

[Madhattressss]

Thanks buddy! I played part of the video for him and he hasn't realized it's his yet. LOL. Good yob!

[hadleymanmusic]

Glad to see this now I can do my wish dot junk 64$ bass. I did buy another heavier badass like bridge and put on it.