Fender player series bass action hight

[Nebadon2000]

On 20/07/2022 at 12:52, Davee said:

Thank everyone great tips , no not done a full set up before would you recommend just lowering the stings at the saddle until it feels right and no fret buzz? 

 

First you have to make sure Neck Relief is proper;  if you don't have tools or capo have someone hold string down at 1st fret you hold down at 12th; their should be a slight gap of bottom of string to fret at 6th fret; using cheap thin business card it should slide under gap barely touching bottom of string if it is tight and moves string or gap is to wide; it is up to you if you want to take next step.

 

After you get neck relief correct then adjust string height first to Fender specs then if not comfortable slightly lower strings to best feel/sound for you without or very little buzzing; then on to pickup height and intonation😀

 

You can always take it to your favorite Shop and have them do a setup and ask if you can observe then vet setup process on you tube and buy tools needed, matt and neck holder and carry on yourself in future.

Edited July 23, 2022 by Nebadon2000
added info

[Velarian]

I found this video useful as no-frills introduction to bass set up. 
 

 

[Supernaut]

I found this one even more useful (and less click baity):

 

 

[Baloney Balderdash]

You should expect to have to set up any bass when you get it, pretty much regardless of price, and in particular mass produced ones like that one.

 

Not only string action, but also neck relief, intonation and pickup height.

 

Plenty of great online guides of how to do so, both in video format and in from of written instructions with illustrations, only a Google or YouTube search away.

 

And you should note that measurements found in these guides should always be considered as nothing but general guidelines, set it up to fit your personal preferences, it's made adjustable for a reason.

 

Trust me, it's really not that hard once you get a hang of it, certainly not rocket science, and it's pretty much impossible to ruin anything as long as you follow the instructions and use common sense, and all these adjustments will be fully reversible if you don't get them right the first time, so don't be afraid, just don't do anything obviously stupid (like using an unreasonably amount of force when adjusting the trussrod for neck relief, it shouldn't offer much resistance, but if it does stop turning, and only about ½ a turn a time, actually really the only thing that potentially can leave any real damage when setting up your your bass, but if you follow this advice it won't most definitely not, as said follow the instructions and don't do anything obviously stupid) and you should be good, also doing it yourself is the only way to be sure it will fit your personal preferences spot on, plus it'll ultimately save you a lot of money down the road.

Edited July 25, 2022 by Baloney Balderdash