New Nut or Not ?

[Tom Albano]

Originally Posted by Tim Bishop

Did you have this problem prior to this? "Reasonable height" relative to the radius of the fretboard is the question in my mind.

You could also check the relief in your neck. Although, you did state you put heavier gauge strings on it: This would add a little more tension to the neck. At any rate, check the neck, do you have some or any relief? Or, is it flat or maybe even convex shaped? If you think the neck needs adjustment, it doesn't take much: Very slight adjustments. The necks on these basses are VERY stable. If you think the neck looks right, then I would say adjust your A-string saddle (Note: adjust each side of saddle evenly!) with slight adjustments and see if that helps you.

I adjusted the saddle raised it a little bit, seems a little better but the A is not playing like the other strings and it is relative to the rest of the strings theres no massive change in string heights.... hmmm a little wierd, Im thinking just a high fret maybe somewhere down low. again the bass plays very well, really a minor complaint that Ill have to have a "pro" take a look at when the time comes.