How do you set up your action?

[51501984]

The action on my Strat is on the low side but it gets some buzz , it`s very comfortable to play. It`s a little higher on my Tele with virtually no buzz. I`m gonna try and get used to it and eventually raise up the action on the Strat.

 

[pureoldsound]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I had a LP copy with low action and it had some minor buzz but some fret work took care of it. Had a SG standard with an in between action (not to low but not to high) and I thought it was great. I have a strat with high action and will lower it ASAP. Bottom line I prefer low action if it buzzes I may raise it a little bit or will check which fret buzzes and work on that fret.

 

[Chi3f]

Re: How do you set up your action?

low as possible.... my RG is really low with some buzz but the buzz doesn't come through the amp. It needs a crowning/leveling.

 

[iDunnoMang]

Re: How do you set up your action?

medium, no buzz, and decent tone.

 

[fourbanger_82]

Re: How do you set up your action?

my action is so low its crazy it buzz but not noticable thru the amp

 

[drew_half_empty]

Re: How do you set up your action?

mine buzzes a little but it only affects the acoustic tone

 

[Marty Horne]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I don't like my strings resting on the frets. I like the action high enough to get good clean tone, good sustain, and clear of the frets for long bends.

 

[JB_From_Hell]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I'm probably a little less than halfway from low to medium.

It's definitely higher now that I use 11-54 and tune down a whole step, than when I used 9-42 in standard.

 

[texasguitarslinger]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Mine is 5/64" on the 6th string at the 12th fret and 3/64" on the 1st string at the 12th fret. Plays like a dream and no fret buzz. :smoker:

 

[casblah]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Another vote for medium action. I'll live with the strings a little higher, if it offers me more clearance/sustain/ no buzz.

 

[Hot _Grits]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Medium. That way I can dig in. Right about now, higher temperatures are making for slightly higher than usual actions on my guitars. I must do some adjusting...

 

[Mincer]

Re: How do you set up your action?

as low as can be without any buzz, which is just above the frets. I rarely bend strings, but when I do, its the scalloped frets that make it easy to 'dig in' (ug).

 

[jimmy]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I'm not sure if I have high action or low action.
This is how I set up my guitar, so you can be the judge:
(I play SGs, BTW)

I raise the pickup as high as it can go, raise the bridge so, when i palm mute, the strings wont touch the pickup.
I'm not sure if that's high or medium; It's just how I set it up.

 

[Fatty]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Electrics as low as possible.. acoustics a little bit higher.

 

[Grandor]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I play medium height with .52 - .10 strings.
I work hard to shred, compared to a mate of mine who has it so low, he cant play opens and uses .42's - .9's .
He's a little girl. I play a man's guitar.

 

[Dills]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Id say il like medium, no buzzing but room to let your fingers "dig in" to the chords and notes, i feel it lets the strings vibrate more through the body giving more volume.

 

[Mincer]

Re: How do you set up your action?

compared to a mate of mine who has it so low, he cant play opens and uses .42's - .9's .
He's a little girl. I play a man's guitar.

this may be the funniest thing i read on here in awhile! :laugh2:

 

[rinse_master]

Re: How do you set up your action?

Medium-Low

 

[TheArchitect]

Re: How do you set up your action?

I start with buying her a drink usually......................

 

[NecroPolo]

Re: How do you set up your action?

med-low.

I like to fight a littlebit. For me, it ensures better definition and clarity: if I just finger a sloppy note it won't even come to life so I have to beat out the sh#t of the axe that causes a rather intensive sound and better control over dynamics. As a negative effect, harder setup means I can't play as fast as Malmsteen. Well, I was never able to play that or half or quarter that fast, so it is not a big loss for me