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The only time you can set the action too high is when it becomes extremely difficult to fret the strings properly.

Good luck!]]> Bass Players Discussion XylemBassGuitar https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-305370 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-304550 Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:50:56 +0000
The Sadowsky site was a big help. I'm still not sure I did it properly. If all the saddles should be at around the same height once I set the E, or if they should descend slightly from the E, or if its all a matter of preference, and is there any issue with setting action too high?

But I suppose I'll just keep tinkering.]]> Bass Players Discussion cerberus https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-304550 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-304427 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 23:10:09 +0000 Bass Players Discussion 97reb https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-304427 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-303941 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:49:56 +0000
http://www.fender.com/support/basses.php

and here:

http://www.sadowsky.com/media/support/library/technical/bp0996_bass_setup.pdf

Sorry for not replying in detail, but those are definitely worth the time it takes to read them! 8)

On my gear I tend to use the manufacturer's specs for action, pickup height, etc. So for your P-bass, the Fender specs listed on that first page should be a good starting point.

As to the dead D string only at the 2nd fret, that's strange to me. I'd start with a new set of strings.]]> Bass Players Discussion slejhamer https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-303941 https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-32945 Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:50:16 +0000
1- If it is the action, then why would the string only suddenly sound dead, and why would it only be on the one fret? Would low action cause buzzing also?

2- Is raising the action something i could just do myself?

3- Is there anything i need to consider when raising the action?

4- Do I raise all the strings the same amount? or is it a personal preference?

5- Can i leave the strings on? Do I need to replace or loosen the strings?]]> Bass Players Discussion cerberus https://guitarnoise.forum/bass-players-discussion/raising-action-2/#post-32945