Grizzly H6083, H6082 String Height Adjustment for Model H6086, Bridge height adjustment

Models: H6083 H6082 H6086

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String Height

Adjustment for the

Model H6086

2.De-tension the strings and adjust the bridge height by turning the height adjustment screws pointed out in Figure 40.

Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the playability of your electric guitar. The string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 37).

String

String Height

Fret

 

 

Figure 40. Bridge height adjustment.

 

3. Re-tune the guitar and check the string

Fingerboard

height.

 

—If the strings are at the correct height, go to

 

the next section.

 

—If the strings are at the wrong height return

 

to step 2.

Figure 37. String height measurement.

 

Components Needed

Qty

Guitar with Strings Installed

1

Tools Needed

 

Metal Straightedge or Feeler Gauges

1

Hex Wrench 3MM

1

To adjust the string height:

1.Tune the guitar, then measure the string height at the twelfth fret. The 1st string mea- surement should be 364" the 6th string mea- surement should be 564".

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Model H6082, H6083, and H6086 Heirloom Electric Guitar Kits

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Grizzly H6083, H6082 instruction manual String Height Adjustment for Model H6086, Bridge height adjustment