![]() Acoustic guitars and basses need a little more room for bigger strings, so from the factory these can be set from 1.5mm up to 2.5 or 3mm depending on the maker.Īn electric guitar bridge can be screwed up or down via pole pieces either side to preference, while some guitars have individual saddles that can be adjusted, and be sure to be taking measurements at the 12th fret with the guitar in playing position and making small adjustments as you go. The action is adjusted at the bridge, and refers to the heights of the strings off the fretboard, and from the factory most electric guitars will be set to have the strings sitting approximately 1.5-1.8mm above the 12th fret. It’s difficult to break a neck but not impossible, so take your time! Image: Jackson Guitars Action a quarter turn at most between measuring is ideal here. If it’s at the nut, look directly down the neck from the nut and turn right to tighten or left to loosen. The truss rod can be adjusted above the nut (underneath the cover) or below the last fret depending on the make and model of your guitar, and lefty loosey (less tension) righty tighty (more tension) applies here-your right and left being dependent on which end you access the truss rod from. Most guitars have truss rods adjustable by either an allen key or a wrench, and are often included with your guitar. the strings are pulling the neck too far towards the bridge, and if the strings touch the 8-9th fret, the truss rod is doing too much to counteract the string’s tension. If there’s more than that, you’ve got too much relief i.e. We’ll work through what all of these words mean as we go, but the acronym TRAIN stands for Tune, (neck) Relief, Action, Intonation and Noodle! It’s also important to note that tiny adjustments are usually the safest way to set up a guitar, with regular checks between each turn of an allen key or screwdriver before another turn is made.īetween your fingers, usually around the 8-9th fret, there should be a little gap, a bit smaller than a bank card or so. The TRAIN system is a five-step system that’s used to diagnose common issues like buzzing frets, high action, choked notes and inconsistent fretting, and fix just about every setup related issue before professional repairs may be required. READ MORE: Sounding your best in the studio and on stage.Learning what you like in a guitar’s setup is simple, but identifying the source of issues isn’t always easy. ![]() There’s a balance between low action and the absence of buzz or ringing or rattling. Notes flow easily, and we find ourselves effortlessly bending to pitch and fretting notes evenly. There’s something special about picking up a guitar or bass that feels like home. ![]()
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