Members Thunderbroom Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 I rarely play my L-2000 anymore, so I got to thinking why. I realize that the action is in the stratosphere. I'm using Kindness' setup thread. Following his guidance, I just checked the E string clearance. It's between .130 and .140. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is going to sweeten this bass. I'm realizing just how much I didn't know when I bought it, how much I've learned since actually gigging regularly, and how I hope that I get it to where I enjoy playing it again. I'm going in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted January 8, 2009 Moderators Share Posted January 8, 2009 I'm around if you have questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jonathan_matos5 Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members toolbar Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 very nice bass. I have an '81 L-1000 that i love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have the action on my L-2K pretty damn low, and it's amazing how much familiarity makes a difference- other players (and not always bad ones) sound bad on my bass 'cuz they aren't familiar with my bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 I have the action on my L-2K pretty damn low, and it's amazing how much familiarity makes a difference- other players (and not always bad ones) sound bad on my bass 'cuz they aren't familiar with my bass. Yup. As important as it is to try different basses, I rarely like the setups on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 Yup. As important as it is to try different basses, I rarely like the setups on them. It's why, when it was slow at the GC I worked at, I would change strings and set up basses. I had to set them up as 'neutral' as possible- not how I'd like it but what is a good approximation of the middle ground between super low and super high. I would never play one with that kind of a setup but I guess it's easier to imagine it with your setup that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 Sweet. A decent set-up can make a world of difference. Now, go rock that bad chicken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 Good setup + new strings = new main bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ezstep Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 Another advantage of using mom-and-pop music stores. About 25 years ago, I took the bass (don't remember which one) in for a cleaning, string change and set up. I have shopped there for years and still do, and I asked if I could watch him work. That was the last time I paid anyone to set up or adjust my bass. Very cool information, and people will tell you just for asking. He happily answered all my (stupid) questions. I doubt that GC would have let me go into the workshop area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Reverend179 Posted January 8, 2009 Members Share Posted January 8, 2009 Another advantage of using mom-and-pop music stores.About 25 years ago, I took the bass (don't remember which one) in for a cleaning, string change and set up. I have shopped there for years and still do, and I asked if I could watch him work.That was the last time I paid anyone to set up or adjust my bass. Very cool information, and people will tell you just for asking. He happily answered all my (stupid) questions.I doubt that GC would have let me go into the workshop area. Most GC's don't have a workshop area- I did all of my setups on the accessories counter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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