How to Adjust (set) Your Pickup Height on Your Bass Guitar

Being able to adjust (set) your bass guitar pickup height is a critical step in the setup process. This video explains the entire pickup height adjustment process for a Fender P-Bass. It's easier than you think and an often overlooked adjustment that can really help you dial in your sound. MusicNomad worked with Master Guitar Tech Geoff Luttrell of SF & Sonoma Country Guitarworks on a series of setup by task videos so make sure you check out our YouTube channel for more videos like this. We also have a step-by-step video on the entire Fender P-Bass setup process. Setting your pickup height is the last step in the bass guitar setup process.

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Since 2001, Geoff has setup thousands of guitars and also teaches countless guitar players how to setup their own guitars in his setup workshops. He does an incredible job of breaking down the pickup height adjustment process, explaining in layman’s terms why your guitar will play and sound better and giving helpful tips and tricks along the way.

In collaboration with Master Guitar Tech Geoff Luttrell of SF & Sonoma County Guitarworks https://sfguitarworks.com/, MusicNomad has developed the KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™. We demystified the process by developing innovative, precision gauges and tools combined with step-by-step general guidelines anybody can follow and setup their guitar to play and sound great. With our KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™ method and our gauges you can check the vital areas of your guitar and use our tools to perform your own setup. Not only is it fun, but a properly setup guitar takes your playing and sound to a whole new level. Make sure to check out all of our precision gauges and tools.

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