Increasing String Tension?

[lobematt]

Hey guys,

I've been modding up a recently bought Mexican P bass but the strings feel a bit slack and clanky, is this something I can fix by changing strings or is it an issue with the neck?

Thanks!

[thodrik]

Installing a heavier gauge of strings will increase the tension. Raising the action a bit can also reduce clank. Just give the bass a general set up.

[lobematt]

Cheers will give it a try!

[JTUK]

I think clanky sounds are part of your technique.
I would suggest you are too heavy handed with either right or left hand..
Of course, this might be your desired effect but if you don't like it
you either play softer and have a more 'refined' technique..or you raise
the strings so you are not clanking them down onto the fretboard.

An overly middy sound can also contribute to getting the clank.. but mostly I'd say technique.

[lobematt]

I don't find this on any of my other basses so I think it is specific to the set up of this bass. I can lessen it by playing with a softer touch but I'd rather fix the issue!

[EssentialTension]

That sounds like it needs a set up of truss rod and bridge saddles.

[lobematt]

Just to let you know, you we're pretty much bang on! Just followed these four set up vids [url="http://www.elixirstrings.co.uk/products/bass_guitar_setup.html"]http://www.elixirstrings.co.uk/products/bass_guitar_setup.html[/url]

And seems to have pretty much fixed my problems!