Yo bass players! You ever play that one friend's bass and think... "jeeez, how does this feel so good and mine doesn't?"
Believe me, it's not by accident.
He knows that a properly set up bass is gonna make him that much quicker and more articulate, with a lot less effort.
Here are the 3 things that control that feel
- 1.A properly adjusted neck. Relief dialed in so the strings follow the neck's natural curve without buzzing or fighting you.
- 1.Properly set saddles — both height and string radius, matching the strings to the curve of your fretboard. (Here's how to check your action if you want to see where yours sits.)
- 1.A properly cut nut. Slot depth and width right where they need to be, so the first few frets play as easily as the rest of the neck.
I guarantee these are the reasons your homie's bass plays better than yours.
So what now?
Find out who he uses as a tech. And if you're in NC — let's connect. 🖖🏼 Peace.