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Just wondering if there's a book out there that anybody recommends for setting up a bass guitar? I know there is so much advice on this forums but often conflicting opinions or different methods so I just wanted to find a respected guide to give me the basics.

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I bought a Cruztools Bass Guitar toolkit, which came with a handy guide as well as all the necessary tools referred to therein. One of the best purchases I've made. Only thing missing are radius gauges, which can be had quite cheaply.

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I would recommend getting a cheap precision/jazz copy. Take it to bits. rebuild it. Mess with the truss rod. Mess with the bridge. Get to know these components and the limitations, if any, on the cheap bass. You may even find you improve a bass and start to experiment with what works for you. Get your hands dirty and if you break something, no biggie. At least you know how far to bend or turn something before it gets dangerous.

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[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1494234694' post='3294115']
The [url="http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf"]Jerzy Drozd guide[/url] is pretty good.
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[quote name='acidbass' timestamp='1494236314' post='3294133']
I bought a Cruztools Bass Guitar toolkit, which came with a handy guide as well as all the necessary tools referred to therein. One of the best purchases I've made. Only thing missing are radius gauges, which can be had quite cheaply.
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Thanks guys! All useful! Toolkit purchase pending.

[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1494238652' post='3294151']
I would recommend getting a cheap precision/jazz copy. Take it to bits. rebuild it. Mess with the truss rod. Mess with the bridge. Get to know these components and the limitations, if any, on the cheap bass. You may even find you improve a bass and start to experiment with what works for you. Get your hands dirty and if you break something, no biggie. At least you know how far to bend or turn something before it gets dangerous.
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Great idea! certainly am one for tinkering so I think this will be the first step I take before going 'live' if you like on one of my gigging basses.

More advice and links appreciated!

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[quote name='mentalextra' timestamp='1494239882' post='3294171']
[url="http://www.youtube.com/user/davey4557"]http://www.youtube.com/user/davey4557[/url]

You can't beat a bit of Dave?
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Dave is a great man!

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[quote name='bassjim' timestamp='1494238652' post='3294151']
I would recommend getting a cheap precision/jazz copy. Take it to bits. rebuild it. Mess with the truss rod. Mess with the bridge. Get to know these components and the limitations, if any, on the cheap bass. You may even find you improve a bass and start to experiment with what works for you. Get your hands dirty and if you break something, no biggie. At least you know how far to bend or turn something before it gets dangerous.
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Totally.

Only thing I have to say is though IMOHE, if you do follow the average set-up video, only set up on it's back up to the ballpark settings. Do the final action, relief and pups heights with the guitar in it's PLAYING position. Everything changes with gravity and magnet-pulling when it's laying flat.

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[quote name='pineweasel' timestamp='1494247227' post='3294285']
The Fender guide is concise and straightforward [url="https://support.fender.com/hc/en-us/articles/214343843-How-do-I-set-up-my-bass-guitar-properly-"]https://support.fend...uitar-properly-[/url]
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I use this. Also Warwick have a very similar guide.
Just google either Fender or Warwaick bass guitar set up instructions.

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