Truss rod adjustment fretless bass

1. How do you adjust a fretless bass?
2. When should I adjust the truss rod on my bass?
3. How do I know if I need to adjust my truss rod?

How do you adjust a fretless bass?

Using tape to make a temporary octave marker to intonate a fretless bass. To do this, you just need to halve the scale-length. So, for a 34" scale bass, our 12th fee position would sit exactly 17 inches from the 'near side' of the nut. Find that position and pop on a piece of masking tape to mark it.

When should I adjust the truss rod on my bass?

If you have buzzing in the 7-12th fret area, the truss rod may be too loose and need tightening. Remember that the wood in your neck will need time to adjust to the new adjustments. After a day or so, you'll want to check the neck curve again to see how the wood has settled and may need to make further adjustments.

How do I know if I need to adjust my truss rod?

Two primary signs tell you that your truss rod needs adjusting:

1. There's a noticeable change in the action; the height of the strings over the frets has become either too high or too low. ...
2. Some strings buzz on the frets between the nut and the fifth fret.