If there is fret buzz when playing at any of the first 5 frets, the neck is too straight and the truss rod needs to be loosened. Turn left to raise (increasing action) or right to lower (decreasing action). Normal truss rod adjustments do not require hiring a strong man to turn the wrench. Test your truss rod adjustment by fretting each string of the bass at each fret. Tightening a Bi-Flex truss rod by turning the nut clockwise straightens concave neck curvature by bowing the. It can correct concave neck bowing just as a single-action truss rod does, but it can also be adjusted in the opposite direction to correct convex neck bowing. Simply use the correct screwdriver to turn the screw at the bottom of the string and raise or lower the height of that string's saddle. The Bi-Flex truss rod is still a single rod, but it works in both directions. The starting point shouldn't be by feel, however the final adjustment can be, and then when you get the bass perfect, you can replicate those parameters on every bass you ever play. You have a little more control with a Fender-style bridge because you can adjust the action for each string rather than having to change the height of the whole bridge. Also, I enjoy my truss rod relief of 0.010 where most companies suggest 0.012 or even 0.022. New Bass Day (NBD) and Gear posts go into the weekly threads. A wide variety of 24 fret bass neck options are available to you, such as combo set offered, body material, and type.
Cort B5 Bass One of the best specd basses in this price range. Set the action for each string individually if you have a Fender-style bridge. 5 String Jazz Bass Neck - Rosewood, MOP inlays, Binding.