My StudyBass
Bass Setup Guide
Make your bass guitar play great by following my bass guitar setup guide. Here you will learn how to adjust the bass neck, set the intonation on your bass, adjust the string height, and more... (applies to regular guitar, too!)
Electric Bass Guitar Setup Guide Intro
How to setup a bass or guitar properly illustrated with pictures and diagrams.
Bass Neck Relief
Understand bass guitar neck relief and why it matters. Learn what neck bow is, how to check it, and why proper relief matters for playability.
Bass Guitar String Height
Learn about string height (action) on bass guitar. Understand how to measure it, why it matters, and how to find your ideal string height.
Bass Intonation
Understanding intonation on bass and guitar.
Bass Pickup Height
Understanding pickup height adjustments.
Adjusting Bass Guitar Neck Relief
Step-by-step guide to adjusting neck relief on your bass guitar. Learn how to use the truss rod safely to correct neck bow and improve playability.
Adjusting Bass Guitar String Height
How to adjust the bass bridge and the height of your bass strings.
Setting Bass Intonation
Learn how to set the intonation on your bass or guitar. Step-by-step guide to adjusting saddle positions so your instrument plays in tune up the neck.
Setting Bass Pickup Height
How to adjust the height of your bass pickups or guitar pickups.