String height for a 5-string

[tretim]

What should the string height be for each string at the 12th fret on a 5-string? When I received the bass there was a lot of fret buzz so I've had to increase the height of each string. Currently my string height is:

 

B - 2.5mm

E - 2.25mm

A - 2mm

D - 1.75mm

G - 1.5mm

 

Does this sound about right? Or is it too high or too low?

 

Thanks 👍 

 

 

[chris_b]

String height is a personal choice. What do you think?

 

If you think your fret buzz is excessive, check the neck is straight, check the frets are level, raise the action or play with a softer touch.