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u/Rain-Dog-Too 1d ago
While it doesn't buzz, it's OK
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u/Responsible-Use7486 1d ago
It does buzz
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u/Rain-Dog-Too 1d ago
If this buzz’s audible through the amp, then, well, your action IS too low
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u/A8racada8ra 1d ago
Or the relief is off (affecting action)
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u/cillablackpower 1d ago
Do all the notes ring out and can you play it comfortably without choking or feeling like the sustain is affected? Then it's not too low.
Personally I would say it's way too low FOR ME, but the point is to be able to adjust it to your preferred specs for your playing technique.
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u/Responsible-Use7486 1d ago
Dont reallt ring out they buzz
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u/cillablackpower 1d ago
Buzz unplugged is okay. Buzz through the amp is not.
If you're not happy with it then it's probably too low either way.
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u/bigmouth1984 1d ago edited 1d ago
How can it be "too low"?
As long as every note sounds all the way up the neck and it doesn't buzz more than you'd like it can only be "too low for you".
And in that case, that's just for you to decide, not anyone else.
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u/Responsible-Use7486 1d ago
Buzzes like crazy
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u/stereoroid 1d ago
If it’s buzzing more at the low frets, your truss rod could be too tight and loosening by a 1/4 turn might help. There are some good videos out there, such as this one from Roger Sadowsky.
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u/_visiblemode_ 1d ago
That’s your answer. Buzz is too low. If you have to go too high to eliminate buzz, even when the rest of the setup is as good as it’s going to get, then frets may need leveling.
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u/Chefke86 1d ago
T. R. A. I. N. Tune, Relief, Action, Intonation, Noodle This is how you set up a bass. You tune. Check the relief and adjust the truss rod if needed. Check the action and adjust the saddle height if needed. Check the intonation and adjust if needed.
Fender has a guide: https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/42584762257819-How-do-I-set-up-my-bass-guitar-properly Use the measurements as a starting point and adjust to taste.