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September 09, 2010, 02:55:11 PM
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Author Topic: seting the string action  (Read 374 times)
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Hi everyone, 

I've recently purchased an Ash, and seems to me the strings are a bit to high apart form the neck board.

Since this is a fretless, I don't see any reason not to have the lowest action possible (distance between strings and fingerboard), because there are no wories about fret buzz  :P

Is there a way to lower the strings?

tnx,

F.
   
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Since this is a fretless, I don't see any reason not to have the lowest action possible (distance between strings and fingerboard), because there are no wories about fret buzz  :P

Is there a way to lower the strings?

Be careful before you consider lowering the strings!  The mass and friction of the thick silicone or polyurethane strings causes them to move a bit less predictably when compared to conventional metal-wound bass strings.  I'd be more than a little concerned that the "E" and "A" strings would cause more problems than the lowered action might benefit you.  My guess is that Fender has done quite a bit of testing before settling on the current action.

To my knowledge, there is no adjustment available other than an irreversible go at the saddle and nut with a file.  Additionally, it's not like you can hit up a luthier for a quick readjustment if you don't like the results.
« Last Edit: March 18, 2010, 12:02:50 PM by Wiley »
   
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Looking at that action, it's the same as mine - about the same as the thickness of the E string. The silicone strings would smack the fretboard if it was much lower. There's a considerable difference between playing an Ashbory with a 6.5mm action and a normal bass with the same action.
   

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I have never tried to lower the action on my basses. I don't see the reason to.

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