5 and 6 string Action

[Ken Smith]

Originally Posted by Greg Lorisco

What is the lowest action you guys with KS 5 and 6 string basses (and KS strings) have been able to achieve without fret noise? I think 3/32 would be a good height for the low B or can KS get lower without noise?

Just looking for comparison.

Thanks

I never measure action. I play the bass and adjust it till it plays well. If the string height (action?) is too low, you wont be able to dig and and get sound from the bass. If you like paying speed tricks then I can see the need for guitar like action, hence, playing a bigger guitar. My concept of playing the bass is simple. Playing the BASS, not the Flute or Guitar or Piano.

I made my living playing bass for 20 years. Playing tricks or extra notes does not sit well with other musicians. They just want the bass part from a bass player.

Playing for fun and playing for a living is often two different types of playing!