3.Loosen the strings, turn the truss rod cover out of the way, and turn the truss rod nut in the base of the neck (Figure 32) counter- clockwise to release tension on the neck. Retighten until the nut begins to grab.

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 action or string height is the distance between the top face of the fret and the bottom face of the string (Figure 33). Adjust the action depending upon your playing type. If you play with a light touch, set the action low, if you play heavy-handed, set the action higher to avoid fret buzz.

Figure 32. Example of truss rod nut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

String

4. To flatten an up-bow, turn the truss rod nut

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

String Height

 

 

 

 

 

a 1/4 turn clockwise—tightening the truss rod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Action)

 

 

To correct a down-bow, turn the nut a 1/4 turn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fret

 

 

 

 

 

 

counterclockwise—loosening the truss rod.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5. Tighten the strings and recheck the neck with

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the straightedge.

 

Fingerboard

 

 

—If the neck is correctly adjusted, secure the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 33. String height measurement.

truss rod cover, and go to the next sub-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

section.

To adjust the string height:

 

—If the neck is still out of adjustment return

1.

Place a capo on the 1st fret.

to Step 3. It may take some trial and error

to find the right amount of truss rod tension

2.

Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as

and neck bow.

 

shown in Figure 34.

 

 

6. Replace the truss rod cover and tighten the

The 1st (G) string measurement should be

strings.

5/64", the 4th (Low E) string measurement

 

 

should be 6/64". This is a suggested range and

 

the strings can be adjusted higher or lower

 

depending upon your playing type.

 

—If the string heights are correct, then con-

 

tinue to Pickup Height on Page 21.

 

—If the string heights are incorrect at the

 

12th fret, then continue to the next step.

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H8181 specifications

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