Grizzly H8070 owner manual String Height, Tools Needed Qty, To adjust the string height

String Height
Tools Needed	Qty
Hex Wrench 1.5mm	1
Guitar Capo	1
Metal Straightedge	1
Steel Ruler (1⁄64" Resolution)	1

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 35).

String

String Height

Fret

Fingerboard

Figure 35. String height measurement.

To adjust the string height:

1.Place a capo on the 1st fret.

2.Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as shown in Figure 36.

The 1st string measurement should be 3/64", the 6th string measurement should be 5/64".

—If the string heights are correct, then con- tinue to the next sub-section.

—If the string heights are incorrect at the 12th fret, then continue to the next step.

3.Use the included 1.5mm hex wrench to adjust the saddle height setscrews (Figure 37) until the string heights are correct.

—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the height of the string saddle, thus increasing the string height.

—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower the height of the string saddle, thus decreasing the string height.

Figure 37. Adjusting string height.

		4.	After setting the correct height for the 1st
6th String: 5/64"		Guitar Body	and 6th strings, adjust the middle strings so
			they gradually increase in height from the 1st
			string through the 6th string.
		5.	Remove the capo.
12th Fret	1st String:
	3/64"

Figure 36. Correct 12th fret string heights.

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