Set Up Your Bass
For the Way You Play.
Dial in action, balance your pickups and check intonation with illustrated P-Bass and J-Bass guidance. Clear steps for fretted basses, plus five-string and fretless notes.
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- Neck relief & truss rodUnderstand neck relief with an illustrated measuring method and Fender starting references by radius
- String actionWork towards the feel you prefer, using the stated measuring fret and checks for buzz
- Pickup heightBalance string output with pickup-type starting points and illustrated clearance checks
- IntonationCheck fretted notes against the octave, understand saddle direction and troubleshoot persistent pitch problems
- Nut slot depthCheck nut clearance and string seating, and recognize when slot repair needs a technician
- Printable cardsFollow the setup order at your bench and keep the settings that work for your strings and tuning
Look inside the guide
Your bass setup, explained in one guide
| Feature | Forum / YouTube | This Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Sourced references with measuring methods | Varies | |
| Bass-specific measurements | Rarely | |
| Personal setup record | Varies | |
| Fretless setup section | ||
| No ads or distractions | ||
| Printable workbench card |
Common questions
No — it's a one-time payment. Pay once and the guide (including all future updates) is yours. No recurring charges, nothing to cancel.
Conventional fretted Precision and Jazz Bass setups, with notes for five-string and fretless owners. Identify your actual neck, bridge and pickups; this is not a model-by-model specification for every year.
A string height gauge (~$8), feeler gauges (~$8), and the Allen keys that came with your bass. Total ~$40. The guide explains tool selection; use a tuner with stable low-note readings and the correct drivers for your hardware.
Yes. Clear diagrams and plain-language steps explain where to measure, what to adjust and when to stop. It covers owner checks and routine adjustments; nut cutting, fretwork and unfamiliar hardware need appropriate service.
Yes, as owner guidance: five-string fit and low-note checks, and fretless measurement and compensation principles. It does not prescribe universal five-string or fretless targets, teach fingerboard repair or cover compensated-nut installation.
Yes — 30-day, no-questions-asked. If it doesn't help you set up your bass better, email for a full refund.
A searchable PDF, instant download. Includes printable reference cards designed for your workbench.
Yes. All future updates are free — you'll receive a new download link by email.
Dial in your setup.
Get back to playing.
20 illustrated pages covering relief, action, pickup balance and intonation. Instant download. 30-day refund. One-time payment.