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Moparguy

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String height
« on: August 20, 2018, 11:21:22 PM »
How high should the steings be at the 12th fret? Tjanks
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StrummingMadMan

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Re: String height
« Reply #1 on: August 21, 2018, 07:06:02 AM »
1st string = 3/64”
6th string = 5/64”

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Re: String height
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2018, 11:04:35 AM »
With about 0.008" or 0.009" of relief at the seventh fret too, while the string is held down at the first and 13th frets.  A standard sheet of copier paper is 0.004", so a double thickness makes a great gauge.
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StrummingMadMan

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Re: String height
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2018, 06:07:54 PM »
You can always drop it off at my and Earl’s shop if you want too ;)
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Moparguy

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Re: String height
« Reply #4 on: August 22, 2018, 01:21:05 PM »
Thanks for the info!!!👍👍👍
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Edward

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Re: String height
« Reply #5 on: August 22, 2018, 10:59:54 PM »
Quote from: Moparguy on August 20, 2018, 11:21:22 PM
How high should the steings be at the 12th fret? Tjanks

The mothership sets the action at 4/64ths and 6/64ths, high e and low E, IIRC.  This is a good baseline from which to start.

What "should" the high actually be, however, is a question that is answered by the player's style and music.  The best setup is done by a good guitar tech who talks to the customer about what he plays and how he plays.

Edward
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