Are you ready to take your bass setup into your own hands? Gene and Evan walk you through this comprehensive guide on the 5 essential steps to setting up your bass at home, giving you optimal playability and tone.
We cover EVERYTHING you need to have the knowledge and confidence to set up your bass like a pro!
🎸 Demystifying truss rod adjustment
🎸 Setting the right action at the bridge
🎸 The critical role of the nut
🎸 The best way to wind strings
🎸 How to properly intonate
🎸 Basic electronics maintenance
🎸 Setting your pickup height for optimal tone
Special thanks to expert bass tech Evan Gluck of New York Guitar Repair for collaborating with us!
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Neck Adjustment
7:14 Bridge Adjustment
16:51 The Nut
29:40 String Change
40:33 Intonation
43:57 Pickup Height
Tools and supplies featured in this video include:
Precision Straightedge
Allen Truss Rod Wrench
Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
String Action Gauge
StewMac 6“ Shop Rule
Understring Radius Gauges
Gauged Nut Slotting Files
Nut Rescue Powder
10 Thin Super Glue
StewMac Brush On Accelerator
Drop Fill Toothpicks
ColorTone Naphtha
Miracle Polishing Cloth
ColorTone Fretboard Finishing Oil
Pickup Height Foam
DeoxIT Pot & Switch Cleaner
Heat Shrink Tubing
Whip Tips
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