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The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight  | 
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before it was packaged; however, the moisture  | 
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content of wood acclimates to the humidity of the  | 
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surrounding environment. This characteristic  | 
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Figure 32. String height measurement
(side view).
Measurements are taken at the following loca- tions. Note—Use  a steel ruler with a resolution of at least 1⁄64":
• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string
• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string
H3123 Electric Guitar Kit |