String action

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Fernando Ponce Eguiluz

9 months ago

Hello everyone,

What do you think is the ideal string height or action for optimal playability?

Years ago, while learning sweep picking and other shred techniques, I adjusted my guitar to have the strings as low as possible without causing fret buzz. Now that I’m properly studying music here :), I’m wondering if my string attack is affecting my ability to sustain bent notes.

Do you have any recommendations or insights on this?

Thanks

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Tomo Fujita Mod

9 months ago

Thank you for posting this thread!

My string action is about 2.00mm at 12th fret. This way I can bend any notes, strumming them without any fret buzz.

Thank you.

Tomo

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Michael

9 months ago

Is that for electric or acoustic?

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Tomo Fujita Mod

9 months ago

For electric.

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Michael

9 months ago

What would it be for your acoustic guitars? Curious as I don't own an electric at all.

Thanks!

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Tomo Fujita Mod

9 months ago

Similar to electric. Enough string height so all the notes are full tone!

I would say 2.00mm or maybe a little more at 12th fret.
It's very easy to adjust a truss rod. More neck relief or not.

Thank you.

Tomo

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Jeffrey Croteau

9 months ago

I put two TF picks in on each side 12th fret and check that way. Then make small adjustment so it feels and sounds ok. Theres probably a better way with a real gauge

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Tomo Fujita Mod

9 months ago

Yes Jeffrey! That's how I check my string height! I just made my new guitar setup video today. So I will post it tomorrow. This video lesson will include "How to adjust truss rod & String Action & Intonation"

Thank you.

Tomo