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Classical Guitar Setup
- Neck relief should be in the range of . 003 to . ...
- String height at the nut should be . 052 on strings 1,2 ; . ...
- String height at the 12th fret on the 6th string should be 5/32 from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string. The measurement for the 1st string should be 1/8 inch.
- Do classical guitars have neck relief?
- What should the action be on a classical guitar?
- Should classical guitars have high action?
- How do you lower the action on a classical guitar?
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.
What should the action be on a classical guitar?
GUITAR ACTION
The recommended action for the classical guitar is 4mm for the sixth string and 3mm for the first string, taking as a reference the top of the 12th fret and the lower part of the string whilst the instrument is properly tuned.
Should classical guitars have high action?
Many classical players find out that a higher action lets them hit the strings harder without buzzing and permits louder volume playing. Those with an aggressive touch will enjoy a higher tension guitar than a lower one. ... A low action, incidentally, would be around 3.5/2.5mm for 6th/1st strings.
How do you lower the action on a classical guitar?
- Make an estimate of how much you want the action lowered – a typical classic al guitar has an action of between 3mm and 4mm between the strings and the 12th fret.
- If you want 0.5mm lower action at the 12th fret then you will need to lower the saddle in the bridge by 2x this amount.
- Loosen all 6 strings.
