To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th | ||
strings at the 1st fret: |
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Measure the string heights at the 1st fret (Figure | ||
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6th String: | 2 | ⁄64" |
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1st Fret | 1st String: | 1 | ⁄64" |
Figure 14. Correct 1st fret string heights. | |||
—If the string heights are correct (Figure 33), then move to checking the string heights at the 12th fret.
—If the string heights are incorrect at the 1st fret, this is an indication that the groove the string nut sits in needs to be either deepened or made shallower. This condition is most likely a result of wood movement due to humidity changes in the environment. We recommend hav- ing a qualified guitar technician raise or lower the nut before continuing with string height adjustment at the 12th fret.
To check the string heights of the 1st and 6th strings at the 12th fret:
Measure the string heights at the 12th fret
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6th String: 5⁄64" | ||
12th | Fret | 1st String: 3⁄64" |
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Figure 15. Correct 12th fret string heights.
—If the string heights are correct, then con- tinue to the next sub-section.
—If the string heights are incorrect at the 12th fret, this is an indication that the groove the saddle sits in needs to be either deepened or made shallower. This condition is most likely a result of wood movement due to humidity changes in the environment. We recommend having a qualified guitar technician raise or lower the saddle before continuing.
H3122 Classical Guitar Kit |