Set up/pick ups

[Tim Bishop]

Originally Posted by Harry Scott

I'm working on this one though. I think I need an Eden.

As usual, thanks.

Btw, do different makes of bass have different spacings between the frets?

Eden? Yes, I would agree with you; tone is everything. Eden and Smith are a GREAT combination. I have posted about Eden on this Forum and I use Eden Gear, however, if you would like some advice/recommendation on Eden gear, feel free to let me know as I would be more than happy point you to a "dream set-up"..

Yes, absolutely, "different makes of bass" can have different scale lengths among MANY other differences.

Sounds like you are on the right track Harry. Keep us posted on your progress.

[Christopher Rhodes]

I always play around with the string height and pickup height on my smith basses. Seems like I am always searching for the correct feel. lately I am favoring more string control vice string height/actions. String control meaning, I am setting my action up a little higher than I normally do, so I have better/easier string control, vice an easier playing basses.

I have found I can play faster and cleaner with the strings raised up a bit.

Pickup up height is an issue also. I generally get the pickups close enought to get the sound, but not too close to the strings, or the strings will hit/touch the pickup - sometimes making an awful "clang" type noise - not musically at all.

Even with the raised action - I perform with a light touch.

Bottom line is that pickup height and string height/action is very subjective. Each player has to find his/her sweet spot.