Make your bass play like a DREAM! (5 basic steps)

Are you ready to take your bass setup into your own hands? Gene and Evan walk you through this comprehensive guide on the 5 essential steps to setting up your bass at home, giving you optimal playability and tone. We cover EVERYTHING you need to have the knowledge and confidence to set up your bass like a pro! 🎸 Demystifying truss rod adjustment 🎸 Setting the right action at the bridge 🎸 The critical role of the nut 🎸 The best way to wind strings 🎸 How to properly intonate 🎸 Basic electronics maintenance 🎸 Setting your pickup height for optimal tone Special thanks to expert bass tech Evan Gluck of New York Guitar Repair for collaborating with us! 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Neck Adjustment 7:14 Bridge Adjustment 16:51 The Nut 29:40 String Change 40:33 Intonation 43:57 Pickup Height Tools and supplies featured in this video include: Precision Straightedge Allen Truss Rod Wrench Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set String Action Gauge StewMac 6“ Shop Rule Understring Radius Gauges Gauged Nut Slotting Files Nut Rescue Powder 10 Thin Super Glue StewMac Brush On Accelerator Drop Fill Toothpicks ColorTone Naphtha Miracle Polishing Cloth ColorTone Fretboard Finishing Oil Pickup Height Foam DeoxIT Pot & Switch Cleaner Heat Shrink Tubing Whip Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - StewMac has everything you need to repair, build or maintain your guitars. Everything we sell is backed by our Lifetime Promise, and we offer fast worldwide shipping. Shop StewMac: Instagram: @StewMac_Guitar Facebook: