falling_in2_infinity
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I just recently bought a Bongo 5 and I'm shocked at how close the G-string is to the edge of the fretboard. The string sits right over the fret bevel on the lower frets (1-5 ish).
I've seen all kinds of solutions suggested here and other forums, but I wondered if there was a definitive suggestion?
I've already tried re-seating the neck, but the pocket is so tight that it's hard to make any adjustments. I am trying to adapt my technique, but it seems completely alien to me compared to every other bass I own, including my Bongo 6.
Some more details:
Things I've seen which might help the issue:
Thanks in advance, for any feedback.
...Joe.
I've seen all kinds of solutions suggested here and other forums, but I wondered if there was a definitive suggestion?
I've already tried re-seating the neck, but the pocket is so tight that it's hard to make any adjustments. I am trying to adapt my technique, but it seems completely alien to me compared to every other bass I own, including my Bongo 6.
Some more details:
- Just below the nut, the centre of the G string to the edge of the fretboard is approximately 2mm. On my Bongo 6, the gap between C and fretboard edge is more like 3.5mm.
- The string spacing at the nut seems slightly larger on the 5, but only by <.5mm
- I've just ordered a replacement nut, to check if there is any physical difference.
- I'm happy to admit that part of my technique is to bend notes down slightly when I fret them and add some vibrato. I can play without doing this, but it's actually part of my sound.
Things I've seen which might help the issue:
- Re-seating the neck, to improve the string-over-board alignment.
- Moving the bridge.
- Replacing the nut with a custom nut, with slightly tighter string spacing.
- Changing technique.
- Slight possibility the neck+board might not be straight on the sides - check with straight edge.
- Lowering the g-string action, so less muscle effort is required to fret the strings.
- I confess I've not yet adjusted the action to my usual (lower than factory setting). I'd still need to adjust my technique.
Thanks in advance, for any feedback.
...Joe.