Setting The String Action - Yamaha Electric Bass Owner's Manual

Set one end of the 15cm rule on top of the Final fret with the flat
side of the rule against the string and measure the space be-
tween the top of the Final fret and bottom of each open string.
The recommended height for each string should be as above.
Individual height adjustments for each string are provided in the
form of two set screws on each saddle. Clockwise rotation
raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle.
STRING
4-string 5-string 6-string
bass bass bass
— — 1st
1st 1st 2nd
2nd 2nd 3rd
3rd 3rd 4th
4th 4th 5th
— 5th 6th

SETTING THE STRING ACTION

TUNING HEIGHT
High C 2.6 mm
G 2.7 mm
D 2.8 mm
A 2.9 mm
E 3.0 mm
Low B 3.1 mm
Height adjustment
NOTE: Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to the
truss rod before performing the following adjustments.
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