01 · Bass Setup Guide

Measure Your Bass Setup.
Keep a Record That Helps.

A practical Precision Bass and Jazz Bass reference for relief, action, pickup balance and intonation. Sourced starting points, a printable checklist and a blank setup log, with five-string and fretless notes.

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Bass Setup Guide — Fender Workbench Reference · 1 of 4

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Measurements and workbench references

  • Neck relief & truss rodRelief measurement and adjustment checkpoints, with radius-specific Fender starting references
  • String actionMeasure action at the stated fret, identify your bridge and refine the result for your playing
  • Pickup heightPickup-type starting points and practical checks for string balance and clearance
  • IntonationRepeatable fretted-bass octave checks, saddle direction and diagnosis when adjustment is not the answer
  • Nut slot depthCheck nut clearance and string seating, and recognize when slot repair needs a technician
  • Printable cardsFender workbench reference, first-setup checklist and a blank record for your own measurements

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Bass Setup Guide — Fender Workbench Reference · 1 of 4

Keep your setup references together

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Sourced references with measuring methodsVaries
Bass-specific measurementsRarely
Personal setup recordVaries
Fretless setup section
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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.

The guide explains the measurements, setup order and stopping points in plain language. 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.

08 · Get the guide

Understand your setup.
Record what works.

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