qns on a six string bass

[redname]

Hi,
I just acquired a 6 string bass and i wish to know how do i adjust the dual truss rods for this.

I've been doing for single truss rods so far, so do i adjust them in such a way that both the bass and treble side have equal relief (ard credit card thickness?

another thing is that i notice the high C is the same thickness of a guitar's bass string, so can i use a guitar string for the high C?

 

[Morlock]

personally I would rather take a 6 string to a shop for truss rod adjustment... double truss rods are a bit more complicated and very dangerous if you dont know what you are doing.

as for the C string, it would depend on how you use it. bass strings will be made from a different material, this in-turn will make a different tone. you can actually try if you have a guitar laying around it would be a good harmless experiment. tell us about your experience would be very interesting

 

[mrekoj]

guitar string wont be that long (meant for 24.5 or 25.5 " scale)
bass is at least 34 for normal scale

 

[redname]

personally I would rather take a 6 string to a shop for truss rod adjustment... double truss rods are a bit more complicated and very dangerous if you dont know what you are doing.

as for the C string, it would depend on how you use it. bass strings will be made from a different material, this in-turn will make a different tone. you can actually try if you have a guitar laying around it would be a good harmless experiment. tell us about your experience would be very interesting

the relief on the bass side is a bit high, the treble side is alright (using the credit card thickness guideline) I guess lowering a bit on the bass side won't do much harm

 

[redname]

guitar string wont be that long (meant for 24.5 or 25.5 " scale)
bass is at least 34 for normal scale

oic, thanks for the answer man

 

[AlNino10]

1. Raise bridge saddles
2. Loosen both truss rods completely
3. Check bow of neck
4. Tighten uniformly, each time quater of a turn
5. Check bow of neck
6. Repeat process till satisfied with bow/straightness towards treble side
7. Adjust bass side ever so slightly and accordingly till it's even across the board
8. Lower bridge saddles
9. Groove away!