Does your bass feel difficult to play, buzz across the neck, sound out of tune higher up, or have noisy or intermittent electronics? At RG Guitar Tech, I provide professional bass guitar setups and repairs in Nottingham for 4-, 5- and 6-string instruments.
Precision bass guitar setup in Nottingham
Every bass is measured and adjusted as a complete system. I use dedicated bass nut files, precision feeler gauges and a specialist neck-relief gauge to assess the instrument accurately rather than relying on guesswork.
- Neck relief and truss-rod adjustment
- String height and action at the bridge
- Intonation across the full fretboard
- Nut-slot height using dedicated bass-guitar files
- Fret condition and high-spot checks
- Pickup height, output balance, hardware and control checks
- Final tuning and play-test
The final settings are matched to your string gauge, tuning and playing style. A hard-hitting player may need slightly more clearance, while a lighter touch can often support a lower action.
4-, 5- and 6-string basses welcome
Extended-range basses deserve the same careful attention as a standard four-string. The wider neck, heavier strings and individual bridge design all affect the setup, so each instrument is assessed on its own merits and then tested as a complete playing instrument.
Bass rewiring and electronics repairs
If your bass crackles, cuts out, has a loose output socket or control, or needs replacement pickups or electronics, I can diagnose and repair the fault. I carry out soldering, component replacement and complete bass rewires for passive and active instruments, followed by a full functional test.
What can a professional bass setup improve?
- More comfortable action without excessive fret buzz
- Cleaner intonation as you move up the neck
- Better tuning stability and a more consistent feel
- More even pickup output across the strings
- A bass that feels easier and more enjoyable to play
A standard setup is £50. Parts and electrical work are quoted separately after inspection, so you know what is needed before additional work begins.
You can see more guitar and bass repair services in Nottingham, or contact RG Guitar Tech to book your bass in.