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Neck relief should be in the range of . 003 to . 010 above the fret to the bottom of the string as measured in the center of the neck . This is measure with a capo on the first fret and the strings depressed at the neck-body joint.
- Do classical guitars have neck relief?
- Should a classical guitar neck be straight?
- What should guitar neck relief be?
Do classical guitars have neck relief?
The short answer is YES. The amount of relief on a typical classical guitar is determined by the tension of the strings used, because the neck does not have an adjustable truss rod. High tension strings will increase the amount of relief and low tension strings will decrease the amount of relief.
Should a classical guitar neck be straight?
The neck should have a slight concave bend. This is to stop strings rattling when you pluck them. The concave bend in a classical guitar is greater than an acoustic guitar because nylon strings vibrate more than steel strings.
What should guitar neck relief be?
At the deepest point of the curve, which is usually at about the 7th or 8th fret on an electric guitar, this should measure between 0.005 to 0.020 inch (or 0.015 to 0.05 centimeter). If you measure no relief, the neck may be convex.
