Help, action too low?

[karlfer]

Hi guys, bit of advice needed, pretty please.
I have a Geddy Lee with bad ass 11. Action is very low, but it's starting with the fret buzz.
For years I have just taken my basses to the local wizz setter upperer, but I cant really afford to now.

So, what I am thinking (allegedly!) is if I gently screw back the saddles, this will lift the action a touch, and eliminate the fret buzz. Can't be that simple can it? What horrors am I not accounting for? Please bear in mind I am as intellectually and technical gifted as a demised goldfish.

Any help/advice gratefully recieved.
Cheers,
Karl.

[Mr. Foxen]

Not screw back, tighen the tiny grum screws at either side of each saddle. Needs an awkward sized imperial allen key.

[RhysP]

If it hasn't buzzed before now with the action set low I'd adjust the neck relief before touching the bridge.
Have you changed string gauge recently?
Don't try & adjust the action with the screws at the back of the bridge, you'll bugger up your intonation.

[karlfer]

Thanks guys, major cock up avoided then.
Off to Band Q tomorrow then, for adjusting thingys.
Better book the A and E appointment now.
Cheers,
Karl.

[Hamster]

Adjust the bridge saddles in small increments, i'e' put the allen key in and turn it just a quarter of a turn on each screw, then retune the strings and play.

Keep repeating the adjustment until you get where you want to be.

[karlfer]

Sorted guys, many thanks for your help.
You are gentlemen of the highest water (that's a compliment).

Now, I suggest you all hide for when I come across the neck problems Geddy basses have!

Again, many thanks,
Karl.