Measuring at the 12th fret (as in the photo), the action height should be 2.6 mm for Steel String Acoustic guitar, 1.8 for electric, 2.0mm for bass and 3mm for a Classical.
Likewise, how do I know if my action is too high?
If the intonation is off, the action is too high, the guitar buzzes when you fret a note, strings stop vibrating and buzz as you bend them, frets feel sharp, or neck appears warped, then your guitar definitely needs a set-up.
Also, how do I make my string closer to my fretboard?
One may also ask, how do you find the string height of a 12th fret?
Measuring String Height at the 12th Fret
- Hold the guitar in the playing position. This is important. …
- Measure the distance from the top of the 12th fret to the underside of the lowest (fattest) string. …
- Next, measure the height under the highest (thinnest) string in the same manner.
How do you measure action at 12th fret?
Measuring
- Hold the guitar in the playing position. …
- Hold the ruler flat on the top of the 12th fret between the E (6th) and A (5th) strings. …
- Measure the space between the top of the fret and the bottom of the string.
How do you measure string height?
Measure string action (the height of the string above the fret) at any point by placing the gauge behind the string. The string height markings are at increments of . 010″ (ten thousandths of an inch). When the bottom of a mark aligns with the bottom of the string, that measurement is the string height at that point.
How far should the strings be from the fretboard?
The distance between the strings and the neck at the 12th fret should be about 1.6 millimetres (0.063 in), or the width of a dime. Hold the flat end of a ruler against the neck and measure how high the strings are. If the strings are further than 1.6 millimetres (0.063 in), (high action) you need to lower the bridge.
How high should guitar Strings be above frets?
A typical action on an electric guitar is at around 4/64″ (1.6mm) on the high E string and 6/64″ (2.4mm) on the low E string. What is this? The photo below shows incredibly low action possible (without fret buzzing) on electric guitars. Some electric guitarists prefer lower action than this while others prefer higher.
How much relief should a guitar neck have?
On average, acoustic guitars like 8–10 thousandths of an inch of relief, although you may prefer more or less depending on your playing style. For example, if you play hard-strummed chords mostly in the first position, you may find a little extra neck relief keeps unwanted buzz away.
Should all strings be the same height?
Yes. The treble strings should be slightly lower then the bass strings on electric and acoustic guitars. I generally use a radius gauge to set the string height, and adjust it by feel from there. Treble strings are usually a little bit lower than the wound ones.
What is considered low action on a guitar?
If so then in my opinion, something around 1.5 mm (= 1/16″, = 4/64″) is generally considered “low”. Now with a poorly set up nut and poorly set neck relief, this sort of action can be both buzzy up the neck and miserably difficult to play in positions near the nut.
What should the string height be on a Fender Stratocaster?
ACTION
| Neck Radius | String Height Bass Side | Treble Side |
|---|---|---|
| 7.25″ 9.5″ to 12″ 15″ to 17″ | 5/64″ (2 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 3/64″ (1.2 mm) |