HOW TO SETUP A BASS - HIGH OR LOW ACTION - BASS SETUP TUTORIAL

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In this video I show you how to do a basic setup on your bass, how you should set it up, how to adjust the truss rod, the bridge saddles, the difference between high and low action and where you should set your action.

I demonstrate all of this while I'm setting up my new Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Special

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[kmorris]

At age 55 during this COVID19 nightmare I decided to pursue an over 25 year quest, learn to play the Bass Guitar. One month ago I got a Squire Affinity P Bass with P and J pickups. I am learning so much and loving it. I noticed I could not slap on my E string. Watching this video I noticed the bridge brackets were all at different levels and the E string was very high. I lowered the action and not only can I slap but my fingers feel much more relaxed and playing scales is much easier. I even hear that pop you discussed. Thanks!

[TheStratman]

I'm a retired professor, and this is an OUTSTANDING tutorial. Thank you very much, sir.

[Kyser]

I've had a Squier Bass since I was a kid, and I've always HATED it.
Turns out a half inch action on a bass isn't normal.
I always thought bassists had roided up finger muscles or something.

edit: holy shit this is amazing. Feeling kinda stupid that I could've been loving and learning this instrument for the past 15 years but never picked it up because I never knew I needed to adjust the action.

[flipdiggler]

You my friend make the best bass tutorial videos on YouTube. To any beginners looking for learning videos to improve their playing, this guy explains the bass in a ways that’s easy to absorb and doesn’t get off track with stories and rubbish talk. He knows his stuff, but doesn’t flaunt it which impresses me most of all. He explains very intuitively and you pick up on lots of little bonus tips that help you out, whereas other people giving lessons on YouTube have been a waste Of good practice time I should’ve been getting. Thanks for sharing your knowledge my friend.

[mousebear]

Just started playing bass, felt the action was too high but was afraid to fiddle with it but this helped me so much! Thanks.

[SilentGin]

I picked up the Bass half a year ago, made decent progress but always felt dumb how other bassists are able to fly around the fretboard when the E string needs so much pressure, especially using my pinky finger was a nightmare. Now after this video and a little bit of help from my Dad (he plays the Guitar and built one too), it went pretty smooth and let me tell you that this is a game changer.

It almost takes no effort to press down strings on the fretboard, tapping and slapping actually work and the pinky finger came into play just naturally now.

Thank you a lot!

[icywinterwind]

Using this tutorial as well as the intonation tutorial, I was able to set up my brand new bass in no time flat and it now plays great. Thanks Marc for these videos, saved me a lot of money getting a "professional" setup and I now have the pride of knowing I can work on my instrument myself.

[rorycharlton]

Great video. One thing not mentioned is checking your intonation after lowering or raising your strings. 12 fret EADG notes should be in tune with your open string EADG notes. Making big adjustments lowering or raising will most likely affect the intonation and you will need to adjust the saddle position. If the fretted notes are sharp then move the saddle position backwards, and if rotes are flat move the saddle position forward.

[karthurhyer]

When I was in a band I had high action so I could dig in for a clean punch. Now I play melodies in my living room with very close action for ease and speed. It's totally what's comfortable to you.

[slapmyfunkybass]

How can anyone dislike this, the guy’s just giving advice - since when did passing on knowledge become a bad thing :(

[samm]

Great video, I thought I knew everything about action hight but I learned quite allot within the first half.

[yilee]

Thank you very much indeed. I thought I needed to bring my bass to a local instrument guy by paying loads of money but thanks to you, I could fix it without spending any money.

[bobt]

Outstanding video. One of the few videos that explains why you may want low or high action. I'm also happy that I'm not the only person who checks the relief by tapping!

[planeman]

I've been playing bass for almost 8 years now and never knew any of this stuff... Thanks for helping me sound way better than I ever did before...

[danmayes]

JUST GREAT! Now I have an excuse for my wife why I need more basses!
Great video

[fogkapitany]

Thank you for this. I got a bass 6 months ago, and after a string change, the action went sky high and was unable to correct it. There are no guitar shops nearby here so i kinda gave up on it for a while (stress, lack of time, etc.) but today i watched this and my bass become MUCH EASIER TO PLAY ON! This is incredible. My hand doesnt hurt anymore while fretting higher notes. Thank you!!!

[Metalblaze]

Fantastic video bro. Been playing guitar for 25 years and just picked up a bass, very informative and well laid out so a musician can set up for what they want to play and sound like. Bravo sir

[manuelshargorodsky]

You're playing the around the world intro like it's nothing and it makes me wanna cry HOW R U SO GUD

[mouseanalyse]

The smile on your face when you hear the snap in the new bass you just set up. Priceless. 👌 Clear, practical video! Very useful!