{"id":231,"date":"2026-09-20T09:37:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-20T09:37:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/?p=231"},"modified":"2026-09-20T09:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-20T09:37:15","slug":"bass-guitar-setup-nottingham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/?p=231","title":{"rendered":"Bass Guitar Setups &#038; Repairs in Nottingham"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Does your bass feel difficult to play, buzz across the neck, sound out of tune higher up, or have noisy or intermittent electronics? At <strong>RG Guitar Tech<\/strong>, I provide professional <strong>bass guitar setups and repairs in Nottingham<\/strong> for 4-, 5- and 6-string instruments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-setup-nottingham.jpeg\" alt=\"Red bass guitar undergoing a professional setup in Nottingham using specialist tools\" class=\"wp-image-227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-setup-nottingham.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-setup-nottingham-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-setup-nottingham-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A bass guitar setup in progress at RG Guitar Tech, Nottingham.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Precision bass guitar setup in Nottingham<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every bass is measured and adjusted as a complete system. I use <strong>dedicated bass nut files<\/strong>, precision <strong>feeler gauges<\/strong> and a specialist <strong>neck-relief gauge<\/strong> to assess the instrument accurately rather than relying on guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Neck relief and truss-rod adjustment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>String height and action at the bridge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intonation across the full fretboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nut-slot height using dedicated bass-guitar files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fret condition and high-spot checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pickup height, output balance, hardware and control checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final tuning and play-test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"1536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-neck-relief-gauge-nottingham.jpeg\" alt=\"Bass guitar neck relief being measured with a dedicated gauge during a Nottingham setup\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-neck-relief-gauge-nottingham.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-neck-relief-gauge-nottingham-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-neck-relief-gauge-nottingham-768x1024.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Measuring neck relief accurately with a dedicated gauge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4-, 5- and 6-string basses welcome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/six-string-bass-setup-nottingham.jpeg\" alt=\"Rob Greco playing a six-string bass after setup and testing in Nottingham\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/six-string-bass-setup-nottingham.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/six-string-bass-setup-nottingham-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/six-string-bass-setup-nottingham-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/six-string-bass-setup-nottingham-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A six-string bass being play-tested after setup work.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bass rewiring and electronics repairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 <strong>complete bass rewires<\/strong> for passive and active instruments, followed by a full functional test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1170\" height=\"1404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-rewire-nottingham.jpeg\" alt=\"Bass guitar control plate and electronics during a professional rewire in Nottingham\" class=\"wp-image-229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-rewire-nottingham.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-rewire-nottingham-250x300.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-rewire-nottingham-853x1024.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/bass-guitar-rewire-nottingham-768x922.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1170px) 100vw, 1170px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bass electronics and rewiring work at RG Guitar Tech.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What can a professional bass setup improve?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More comfortable action without excessive fret buzz<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cleaner intonation as you move up the neck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better tuning stability and a more consistent feel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More even pickup output across the strings<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A bass that feels easier and more enjoyable to play<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A standard setup is <strong>\u00a350<\/strong>. Parts and electrical work are quoted separately after inspection, so you know what is needed before additional work begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/?page_id=79\">see more guitar and bass repair services in Nottingham<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/?page_id=97\"><strong>contact RG Guitar Tech<\/strong><\/a> to book your bass in.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Professional bass guitar setups, neck relief, action, intonation, nut work and rewiring in Nottingham from RG Guitar Tech. &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/?p=231\" class=\"more-link\"><span class=\"readmore\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Bass Guitar Setups &#038; Repairs in Nottingham<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":227,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-231","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-setups"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=231"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":232,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/231\/revisions\/232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/227"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=231"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=231"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rgguitartech.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=231"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}