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Since i got my new P5 ive noticed i have to have the low B a bit higher than my E. Fair enough as its bigger but on my 55-01 its about the same, maybe a bit lower than the E.
Could this be to do with the 35" vs 34" scale? They are different strings (Chromes on one, Nicks on the other) but the 55-01 feels a bit easier to play because of this.
The reason im asking is that ive always had the E and G the lowest with the A and D slightly raised, following the fingerboard radius. If thats the case shouldn't the B be lower than the E?

Maybe i just need a good set up but as its Sunday and im bored i thought i would ask how you guys have yours set.

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I have all my strings the same height ie. they're level along the top as you look at them, the fingerboard is flat.

I find it helps with my right hand playing with them all being the same height.

All the strings are about 1.5 to 2mm of the neck at the 12th fret, I do have a very light playing style.

Edited by 6stringbassist
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I have my string getting higher the lower they go. If I put my B any lower it was buzz like mad. Also, they all have the same distant relevant to the size of the string to the fret board.

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Cheers guys.
I guess mine is about right then.

Actually i just realised that i have a light set of G-E and a medium B so i guess that might be why it seems a bit out of place. There arent a matched set.

Still plays well though.

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