Randy_Marsh Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Where can i get this done as i want to sort out one of my basses, also what does it generally consist of? I live in Crewe but dont think the local music shops would be up to it, so is there anywhere else (close to) that offers a good service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_ferret Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 There is a sticky somewhere of recommended luthiers. What is done depends on whats needed but it can include dressing the frets, adjusting the truss rod, adjusting the string height abd intonation at the bridge and maybe filing (or replacing) the nut as well. It would be best done when fitting new strings - I always used to get mine done when I changed strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Ask at your local guitar shop - they should do it, or have the number of someone they use. Average cost is around £35 + strings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy_Marsh Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 nice, cheers guys. Knew id get a good answer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar South Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 See if you can find an independant luthier, they'll do a much better job then 90% of guitar shops. Just look in the Yellow Pages, online classifieds etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 You're not too far from Manchester - of the music shops in the city, I'd only ever use Music Ground: Adie there has done a couple of terrific set-ups for me (he's very well-known in the industry and has a wealth of experience). If you can make it to see Ged Green in Cheadle (just to the south of Manchester), that would be my recommendation: his work is superb. I don't have his number at the moment but PM me if you need it. Wherever you go, you'll be looking at around £30-35 plus a new set of strings (I'd advise having new strings fitted if you're paying for a set-up). A lot of people on BassChat will probably advise that you should learn how to do your own set-ups. Taking heed of this will save you a lot of money in the long-run but the learning process can be difficult and frustrating (especially if you don't have someone to convey the basics). I set-up my own less expensive basses, but for anything higher-end I go to Ged Green or the Gallery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 (edited) setting up the bass is relatively easy so long as your truss rod is accessible a guitar/music instrument shop usually has a bass player...the old guy sorting out the music...perhaps not a lot of tools are required just some time and patience to do it right..truss adjust tool/small screwdriver/allen key for saddles/tuner/ruler or gauge set at pup setting distance step one...truss rod settings ***with strings loosened off step two the action..bridge etc step three retune step four set intonation..need a tuner for this and may have to loosen strings if saddles are tight step four check pup settings relative to underside of strings if you have doubts about the frets or nut etc...then i agree it may be better to find a repaired...doesnt have to be bass good luck with that [url="http://www.arenaguitartechs.co.uk/"]http://www.arenaguitartechs.co.uk/[/url] googled link to setups in crewe Edited March 1, 2009 by mrcrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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