String height
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mantis
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Re: String height
Thats exactly where I like my height to be. I was a bit lower but all the string buzz drives me insane so now I run 2.2 on the bass and comfortably stay at 2 on the high E. I find this to work very well, minimum string buzz and not to high where that drives me bananas.
Thats exactly where I like my height to be. I was a bit lower but all the string buzz drives me insane so now I run 2.2 on the bass and comfortably stay at 2 on the high E. I find this to work very well, minimum string buzz and not to high where that drives me bananas.
crusty philtrum
Vintageologist
Re: String height
My ruler measuerments are in the negative regions, because I have to have my strings so low that they are actually underneath the frets.
My ruler measuerments are in the negative regions, because I have to have my strings so low that they are actually underneath the frets.
Silence Kid
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Re: String height
On my compound radius/12" guitars, as close to 1mm as I can get.
I follow that logic on my 7.25"s as well, but might not get closer than 2mm bass / 1.5 mm treble without buzzing. 2mm over the treble strings? Borderline way too high for me. I can put up with it, but it bugs.
On my compound radius/12" guitars, as close to 1mm as I can get.
I follow that logic on my 7.25"s as well, but might not get closer than 2mm bass / 1.5 mm treble without buzzing. 2mm over the treble strings? Borderline way too high for me. I can put up with it, but it bugs.
Re: String height
Beyond a certain point (which is lower than 2mm) intonation starts to suck. 2mm at 12th translates to 2.2+mm at 22th+
Beyond a certain point (which is lower than 2mm) intonation starts to suck. 2mm at 12th translates to 2.2+mm at 22th+
PFDarkside
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Re: String height
Some where around 4/64" (~1.6mm) at the 17th fret feels "right" to me on electrics. A little higher on the 7.5" radius board, maybe a touch lower for one guitar, but I now aim for that measurement then tweak from there a little higher or lower based on how the guitar feels.
Some where around 4/64" (~1.6mm) at the 17th fret feels "right" to me on electrics. A little higher on the 7.5" radius board, maybe a touch lower for one guitar, but I now aim for that measurement then tweak from there a little higher or lower based on how the guitar feels.
Re: String height
You get use to it if you just stick with it, and when you do theres no going back
You get use to it if you just stick with it, and when you do theres no going back
Vasshu the humanoid typhoon
Unseen
Re: String height
Somewhere over the fretboard....
Not all that difficult to play....
Somewhere over the fretboard....
Not all that difficult to play....
Jackson Distortion
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Re: String height
No idea. I go by feel and it's what's one could consider medium, I guess. But, since I play Metal it's probably considered to be high.
No idea. I go by feel and it's what's one could consider medium, I guess. But, since I play Metal it's probably considered to be high.
YeRedHouseOverYonder
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String height
~4/64 High E (1.5mm)
~5/64 Low E (2.0mm)
I ballpark it from there, but never go higher. It's medium-ish I suppose?
~4/64 High E (1.5mm)
~5/64 Low E (2.0mm)
I ballpark it from there, but never go higher. It's medium-ish I suppose?
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richard parker
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Re: String height
Be careful Crusty. In my quest for the lowest ever action my strings actually ended up on the back of the neck meaning I had to turn the guitar around to play it.
Be careful Crusty. In my quest for the lowest ever action my strings actually ended up on the back of the neck meaning I had to turn the guitar around to play it.
Re: String height
About 2mm low E, 1.6mm high E. Pretty much Fender's recommended action for a 7.25" fretboard. Also use it for 9.5" radius boards though.
Here's an interesting list of setups from some famous players.
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Onlin...Setup/How_the_stars_set_up_their_guitars.html
I also have John Mayer's Black 1 around somewhere, but from a less credible source.
About 2mm low E, 1.6mm high E. Pretty much Fender's recommended action for a 7.25" fretboard. Also use it for 9.5" radius boards though.
Here's an interesting list of setups from some famous players.
http://www.stewmac.com/How-To/Onlin...Setup/How_the_stars_set_up_their_guitars.html
I also have John Mayer's Black 1 around somewhere, but from a less credible source.
Zarg
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Re: String height
my number one les paul has a perfect setup to me. 2.1mm for the low E and 1.9mm for the high e, measured at the 12th fret. It's just wonderfully setup. My sunburst LP seems to have a bit of a neckangle issue and needs a new nut but the action is about 3mm, not too bad and it doesn't bother me.
my number one les paul has a perfect setup to me. 2.1mm for the low E and 1.9mm for the high e, measured at the 12th fret. It's just wonderfully setup. My sunburst LP seems to have a bit of a neckangle issue and needs a new nut but the action is about 3mm, not too bad and it doesn't bother me.
PFDarkside
of the Forum
Re: String height
I end up right around 5/64 E, 4/64 e. 3mm is close to 8/64 (1/8") and that's a huge difference. Pretty darn high.
Graphtech recommends 3mm E , 2mm e in the instructions that come with their bridges. I have no idea why. Obviously, they don't need to be set up that way.
3mm?
I end up right around 5/64 E, 4/64 e. 3mm is close to 8/64 (1/8") and that's a huge difference. Pretty darn high.
Graphtech recommends 3mm E , 2mm e in the instructions that come with their bridges. I have no idea why. Obviously, they don't need to be set up that way.
Re: String height
So that if it buzzes you don't blame them, but surely 3mm is suicidal.
So that if it buzzes you don't blame them, but surely 3mm is suicidal.
