Bass Set Up book recommendation

[Hutton]

I’m looking for a book which explains setting up a bass. YouTube is ok to an extent but I’m really looking for a guide that I can consult whilst going through the process.

[Geek99]

Just post your question here 👍

[ghostwheel]

6 hours ago, Hutton said:

I’m looking for a book which explains setting up a bass. YouTube is ok to an extent but I’m really looking for a guide that I can consult whilst going through the process.

To me, this was a good starting point https://support.fender.com/en-us/knowledgebase/article/KA-01903

 

[Steve Browning]

The Haynes Manual for Fender Bass is also good. 

[Hellzero]

This book is excellent, but out of print since a few years:

 

 

That said these Fodera YouTube setup videos are really all you need:

 

 

 

Edited Sunday at 10:17 by Hellzero
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[neepheid]

Honestly, learning by doing is best. If you want a short cut, I'm happy to demo my method with you, if that would be of use/interest?

[tauzero]

On 29/12/2025 at 21:58, Hutton said:

I’m looking for a book which explains setting up a bass. YouTube is ok to an extent but I’m really looking for a guide that I can consult whilst going through the process.

 

It's very much a step by step process, and once you understand the purpose of each step, you don't need much other than guidelines and guide measurements. And apologies if that sounds patronising.

 

Are you starting from an instrument with possible issues with fret heights, or is this a bass which just needs truss rod, bridge height, and intonation set up?

[Hutton]

5 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

It's very much a step by step process, and once you understand the purpose of each step, you don't need much other than guidelines and guide measurements. And apologies if that sounds patronising.

 

Are you starting from an instrument with possible issues with fret heights, or is this a bass which just needs truss rod, bridge height, and intonation set up?

I don’t have any particular issues apart from the humidity/weather changing things. I think with the advice given here I’m getting to grips with it. Thanks everybody.

[itu]

I would take a look on this: 

 

https://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf 

[Hellzero]

3 hours ago, itu said:

I would take a look on this: 

 

https://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/akcndfr54jdhrei567/Ultimate_Guide_ver100.pdf 

Great advice, even if the owner/writer is a bloody a**hole.

[itu]

Dear @Hellzero, 

I do not know anything about that. I have only seen that publication, and pictures of his various basses. 

[Hellzero]

12 hours ago, itu said:

Dear @Hellzero, 

I do not know anything about that. I have only seen that publication, and pictures of his various basses. 

Don't ever try to ask him something even kindly, you'll understand what kind of person he really is and what his only goal is.

 

Edited 2 hours ago by Hellzero
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