KASH Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 If I change strings one by one will the neck keep the tension? Is there a better way to do it? E.g. start with the G or with the E string? Last time I changed strings, i took them all off as I wanted to clean the fretboard and replace the bridge, but it took me ages to adjust the neck as I wanted it to be so i was wondering if I do it this way the neck stays in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I normally take them all off and clean up a bit then restring and have no problems. Maybe it was the changing of the bridge that altered things rather then just releasing the tension on the neck ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 A normal bass neck will stay as it was unless you are changing to a different make or guage of strings, or different tunings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='OldGit' post='641131' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:40 PM']A normal bass neck will stay as it was unless you are changing to a different make or guage of strings, or different tunings.[/quote] It's the case, going with a heavier gauge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 (edited) [quote name='KASH' post='641135' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:43 PM']It's the case, going with a heavier gauge[/quote] Well, in that case, you'll have to re-adjust everything anyway I always take them all off to clean the finger board, and have never had a problem with the neck shifting. I always check/reset the intonation after changing strings though. Edited October 30, 2009 by ~tl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='641135' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:43 PM']It's the case, going with a heavier gauge[/quote] Then you'll at least have to check the intonation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 ok cheers guys ...where'r my hex keys again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Heavier gauges will exert a higher tension so you'll have to tweak your truss rod to keep the neck profile the same. Don't do this against string tension - slacken them off first. Different gauges & tensions, plus adjusting the truss, will inevitably mean some action/intonation tweaks will be needed. It's a quick job if you have the right tools, and a good idea to get into the habit of doing it anyway. Jon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='641148' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:51 PM']ok cheers guys ...where'r my hex keys again? [/quote] You may not need the voodoo tools .. put the strings on and leave it a few days to see how it settles .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer61 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 But why would you get Fretbuzz after changing over strings of the same gauge?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='farmer61' post='641160' date='Oct 30 2009, 02:55 PM']But why would you get Fretbuzz after changing over strings of the same gauge??[/quote] fretbuzz? same gauge? im putting heavier gauge strings and fretbuzz is never a problem really as my action is high as f**k, but that's the way i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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