Grizzly H3098 instruction manual Neck Adjustment String Height, String height measurement

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Neck Adjustment

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wooden neck can become bowed as it accli-

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the

mates to the moisture levels of the surrounding

playability of your new guitar. The string height is

environment. It is not uncommon for the neck to

the distance between the top face of the fret and

require adjustments several times each year,

the bottom face of the string (Figure 15).

especially in regions where the seasonal climate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

changes are more drastic.

 

 

 

 

 

String

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If your guitar neck becomes bowed, we recom-

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

mend having it adjusted by a qualified guitar tech-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

nician.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fret

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fingerboard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 15. String height measurement

 

 

 

 

(side view).

 

 

 

 

Measurements are taken at the following loca-

 

 

 

 

tions. Note—Use a steel ruler with a resolution of

 

 

 

 

at least 164":

 

 

 

 

• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string

 

 

 

 

• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string

 

 

 

 

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H3098 Western Guitar Kit

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Contents Western Guitar KIT Page Table of Contents Safety Introduction Parts Inventory 201 204 206 202101 102 205 207 210 208209 Sanding Supplies/Tools Guitar BodyRecommended Tools & Supplies NeckFingerboard BridgeAssembly Neck to BodyTo attach the neck to the body Truss Rod To install the truss rodTo install the position dots Position DotsFingerboard to Neck To install the position marksPosition Marks To attach the fingerboard to the neckBridge Location To determine the correct bridge locationCovered Areas Masked bridge area Blocked sound holePainting/Finishing Sound Hole Decal To attach the sound hole decalAttaching Bridge Tuning Machines To install the tuning machinesTo attach the bridge to the body Winding Strings To install the guitar stringsPick Guard To attach the pick guard to the bodyPage Neck Adjustment String Height String height measurementCorrect 1st fret string heights End Pin Tuning Important issues to consider when tuning a guitarTo attach the end pin to the guitar body To tune the guitar Aftermarket Accessories Reference InfoGeneral H3098 Western Guitar Kit Warranty & Returns Warranty Card Grizzly INDUSTRIAL, INC BOX BELLINGHAM, WAPage Call Today For a Free Full Color Catalog