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On average, acoustic guitars like 8–10 thousandths of an inch of relief, although you may prefer more or less depending on your playing style. For example, if you play hard-strummed chords mostly in the first position, you may find a little extra neck relief keeps unwanted buzz away.
- How much is too much neck relief?
- How many mm is acoustic guitar neck relief?
- How much should I lower the action on my acoustic guitar?
How much is too much neck relief?
A guitar that buzzes above the 12th fret or across the entire fretboard will likely need the action raised if the neck relief is properly set. If your guitar buzzed in middle of the neck and now buzzes above the 12th fret, you've likely added too much relief.
How many mm is acoustic guitar neck relief?
Take a reading at the 12th fret from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string on the low E and the high E. The low E should be 2.2mm and the high E should be 1.7mm for most players.
How much should I lower the action on my acoustic guitar?
Usually a 1-2mm adjustment is plenty unless your guitar is way out of adjustment. On cheaper acoustic guitars, it's not uncommon for them to have mile-high action you could drive a car under. In this case follow the steps above of selecting strings and adjusting the neck FIRST.
