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    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
    Ebook36 pages22 minutes

    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar

    By Tim Vincent

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    How to setup a bass guitar describes in detail how you can make adjustments to your instrument so that it both plays well and sounds good. How to setup a bass guitar shows you how to do your own bass guitar maintenance so that it is always working at its best.

    Most people just put up with the way their instrument is set up when they first get it, either because they can't afford a professional set up or just don't know how to do it themselves.

    You don't need any specialised tools because it can all be done using normal screwdrivers, wire snips and the allen keys that came with your bass guitar. You don't even need an electronic tuner, although it can make the tasks easier.

    You will learn how to put the strings onto your bass guitar so that tuning remains rock steady. You will find out how to identify and correct problems with your bass guitar that can cause it to go out of tune, when you are busy playing it. The book details how to get the action setup so that the bass guitar is easy to play. Intonation is dealt with so that you can make adjustments to your bass guitar so that it will sound spot on no matter where you play it on the fret board. Truss rod adjustment is also covered in the book. This isn't as difficult to do as other people make out and the book gives to full instructions on this important topic.

    Part of having a great instrument to play is keeping everything nice and clean especially all the mechanical parts of the bass guitar and the strings. Details are given on how best to care for your instrument. If you play bass guitar then you owe it to yourself to get this book and start looking after it so that it will serve you well for years to come.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTim Vincent
    Release dateJun 12, 2013
    ISBN9781301529988
    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar
    Author

    Tim Vincent

    Tim Vincent has been a teacher in schools and a lecturer in a college. He still does some teaching, but now prefers to write books. His main passion is writing and illustrating picture books for children. Over the years he has also been interested in music and in particular playing different musical instruments. His passion is playing guitar, both electric and acoustic versions. As a result of his musical hobbies he has also written book on the care and setting up of guitars and bass guitars.

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    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar - Tim Vincent

    How to Set Up a Bass Guitar

    By Tim Vincent

    Smashwords Edition

    Copyright 2013 Tim Vincent

    Smashwords Edition, License Notes:

    This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

    Disclaimer and Terms of Use: The Author and Publisher has strived to be as accurate and complete as possible in the creation of this book, notwithstanding the fact that she does not warrant or represent at any time that the contents within are accurate due to the rapidly changing nature of science and medicine. While all attempts have been made to verify information provided in this publication, the Author and Publisher assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretation of the subject matter herein. Any perceived slights of specific persons, peoples, or organizations are unintentional. In practical advice books, like anything else in life, there are no guarantees of any results obtained. Readers are cautioned to rely on their own judgment and seek professional medical advice about their individual circumstances and to act accordingly.

    Table of Contents

    Introduction

    The Mechanics of Bass Guitars

    Correct fitting of Strings

    Putting on New Strings

    Getting the Bass Guitar in Tune

    Tuning without using Electronics

    Setting the Action

    Explaining Intonation

    Adjusting Intonation

    Pickup Height Adjustment

    Acoustic Bass Settings

    Setting a Truss Rod

    Volume, Tone and Sockets

    Bass Guitar Finish

    The Importance of Clean Strings

    Conclusion

    Introduction

    Whether you have had your bass guitar for a while or only just bought one it will benefit from being setup. You can of course take it to a music shop or guitar luthier and have the work done for you. This is fine but it will cost you of course. You can save money by doing your own setup. Once you know what you are doing you will be able to tweak the

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