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

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 1⁄64":
	• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string
	• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string
	(Continued)

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