Section 5 - Setup
J Bass Section 5 - 4 -
3.
The slot adjustment will take several iterations to ensure the depth is correct. Replace the string
in the nut, retune using the tuner and check the spacing.
4.
Repeat steps 1-3 until the depth is correct.
5.
Repeat steps 1-4 for the remaining 3 strings.
5.4
Pickup Height
There are two adjustments that are required for each of the two pickups on your J Bass guitar: treble
adjustment of the G string, and bass adjustment of the E string. Again the final adjustment height is your
personal choice – the following adjustments will be a place to start. Determining the best combination
of tone and volume will require some experimentation.
5.4.1
Treble (G string) adjustment: Neck pickup
1.
Measure the distance from the bottom of the G string (furthest from the top of the guitar) to
the top of the pickup closest to the Bridge: correct measurement is 1/8”.
2.
If correct, go to step 5.4.2
3.
Adjust the 2 screws on the G string pickup for the 1/8” measurement. Push on the pickup to
ensure that the pickup springs are free.
5.4.2
Bass (E string) adjustment: Neck pickup
4.
Measure the distance from the bottom of the E string (closest to the top of the guitar) to the top
of the pickup closest to the Neck: correct measurement is 1/8”.
5.
If correct, go to step 5.4.3.
6.
Adjust the 2 screws on the E string pickup for the 1/8” measurement. Push on the pickup to
ensure that the pickup springs are free.
5.4.3
Adjustment of the Bridge Pickup
Repeat steps 5.4.1 and 5.4.2 on the Bridge
pickup.
5.5
Intonation
Intonation adjustments should be made
after all of the above have been
accomplished. Again, intonation is a personal
choice and we suggest reviewing the
adjacent reference before proceeding.
1.
Turn the volume & tone controls to maximum.
2.
Check tuning. Check each string at the 12th fret, harmonic to fretted note (make sure you are
depressing the string evenly to the fret, not the fingerboard).
Reference
…
check out the following
adjustment
:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC30nJgIAJM
Setting Up Your Bass Guitar: Intonation Adjustment (Step 4
of 4) Intonation: by John Caruuthers
