New strings

On April 03 2009 08:06 koreasilver wrote:
If you put on strings of a different gauge, you have to do some adjustments to fix the intonation.

On April 03 2009 07:59 never_toss wrote:
char* myNewString = "string1";
std::string myOtherString = "string2";

On April 03 2009 07:59 never_toss wrote:
char* myNewString = "string1";
std::string myOtherString = "string2";

On April 03 2009 08:08 liger13 wrote:

haha.. an answer ... thnx... im guessing ill have to take it in to a shop so i don screw it up or anything?

On April 03 2009 08:14 Sirakor wrote:


you're probably the first person on this planet to call a string string ... blasphemizing the gods of foo and bar ;-)

On April 03 2009 08:19 koreasilver wrote:

Fixing intonation is really, really easy. I think the biggest problem with electric guitar/bass players is that they're too afraid to set up their own instruments. Electric guitar/bass is so stupidly simplistic and forgiving that I think everyone should learn how to adjust the bridge saddles and truss rod, when needed.

If the change in string gauge wasn't very drastic and you like the current action and the strings don't fret out anywhere on the neck, then all you'll really need to do is adjust the bridge saddles to fix the intonation. It takes some time to do, but it's very simple and paying money to adjust an electric bass because you changed string gauges is just an absolute waste of money.

On April 03 2009 08:36 MarklarMarklar wrote:
i change strings on my acoustic after about 12 hours of use.

(usually 1-2 times a week...)

i use uncoated(superior tone) tho

On April 03 2009 10:24 fanatacist wrote:

What the fuck is wrong with you?

On April 03 2009 10:42 liger13 wrote:
haha... well.. it only took about an hour for my first time... but i messed with the rod, and saddles alot to lower the action... etc...



if any1 is curious i used these two sites for help:
http://koivi.com/guitar-intonation.php
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/46259_fender-bass-intonation-adjustment.htm


thnx for saying it can be done at home... it truly can

On April 03 2009 10:48 koreasilver wrote:
Actually, if you did mess with your truss rod, you're probably going to have to do more adjusting tomorrow after the neck moved about.

On April 03 2009 11:30 liger13 wrote:

now mine feels about the same as his... but that quarter turn thing... ill be sure to remember that...

On April 03 2009 12:22 -orb- wrote:
I think by attenuation you mean intonation?

On April 03 2009 12:37 Falcynn wrote:
It's probably a good thing you learned that now instead of months from now like me

Thankfully my bass is one of those beginner basses that comes in those cheap starter kits, so I'm not all that worried about fucking it up.

Also for anyone too lazy/cheap to buy new strings. I've found that a good way to clean them is to get a bucket of warm water+about a cap full (or tablespoon) of tile cleaner. Just soak the strings in the bucket for about a minute, then rinse and dry them well. Should add on another month or two before the strings start going dead.

You could also boil them...but I've heard that it only makes them sound new for a day or so before they go really dead.