Set up differences/jazz and classical players

[Ken Smith]

Whew.. now that I finished cleaning off my shoes after stepping into that debate, lets get back to topic.

I have used spacing as tight as 23.5/24mm and as wide as 27 mm. The 27mm is recent as Arnold likes that for Bowing and does from 26-27mm on my Basses that might go up for sale after I break in the Bass. This would be an orchestra set-up. Last week I had a visitor that played Jazz, acoustic only with Gut strings and preferred wider spacing and higher string height. His set-up was close to the highest and widest I have seen and he plucks at the edge of the FB towards the bridge. He plays hard and loud and loves the oldies like Blanton, S.Jones, Chambers, R.Brown and Mingus etc.

On the opposite note, I still have the Bridge from my old Italian Bass that I played both Jazz and Classical styles on and the spacing is about 23.5-24mm per string center-to-center.

This was what I meant about there being no standards. Brian Bromberg and Stanley Clarke prefer ultra low action while others are up there with the classical guys height wise. Also, while most Classical players prefer higher action, there are some that like it lower and tighter.

[Arnold Schnitzer]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Also, while most Classical players prefer higher action, there are some that like it lower and tighter.

Did you say "Action"?

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

Did you say "Action"?

Yes, I did and for a reason. It's the easiest most common single word to describe the string height and feel without writing a short story to make someone understand what you are talking about concerning the UPRIGHT Bass.. Action on the Upright!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Arnold Schnitzer]

I quit. Pick up all your stuff.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

I quit. Pick up all your stuff.

And I just got another Bass to keep you employed for the rest of the year.. What a shame..

[Bob Branstetter]

Originally Posted by Arnold Schnitzer

Did you say "Action"?

Hey Arnold, atleast he didn't say "fretboard"! Oh, I forgot, that's Warburton's hot button.

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Bob Branstetter

Hey Arnold, atleast he didn't say "fretboard"! Oh, I forgot, that's Warburton's hot button.

Don't laugh Bob. Believe me, I was thinking of throwing that in as well.

"The words we don't wanna here on the TB side"
Fretboard
Action (but I like this one!!)
Stand-up Bass
Headstock
Scale Length (added).. Isn't String length a description of the scale of the Bass? Are we that snobby over here?

Any more guys?

[Jim Gullen]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

"The words we don't wanna here on the TB side"
Fretboard
Action (but I like this one!!)
Stand-up Bass
Headstock

Any more guys?

Please refrain from "Scale length"....

....Mensure sounds so much more sophisiticated!

Best regards!

Jim

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Jim Gullen

Please refrain from "Scale length"....

....Mensure sounds so much more sophisiticated!

Best regards!

Jim

Mensure? Sounds like a female thing. I would almost prefer scale length..lol

Also, when I ask, what's your measurements, I have to be careful who I ask. Might get a slap if I'm not careful.

No Miss, I mean your bouts, rib depth and string length..

[Jim Gullen]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Mensure? Sounds like a female thing. I would almost prefer scale length..lol

I think it's more a leopard can't change his spots kinda thing. Admit it, you're REALLY just an EBG guy, hanging out with us more sophisticated types!

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Also, when I ask, what's your measurements, I have to be careful who I ask. Might get a slap if I'm not careful.

Does this bass make my butt look fat? ...

Best regards!

Jim