The Complete Guide to String Action Height for Electric, Acoustic, Bass and Classical Guitars

Sep 16, 2022 · String height or action describes the distance between the top of your frets to the bottom of your strings. This distance plays a key role in your setup because it determines the …

Oct 20, 2020 · Today, we'll be talking all about guitar action—what action is, how to know the right string height for your instrument, and the three ways to adjust the action on your guitar.

Jan 22, 2025 · A professional setup includes precise measurements of string height, intonation adjustment, fret leveling, truss rod calibration, nut slot filing, saddle height modification.

Measuring the height of a guitar’s strings with a ruler can provide valuable information about its action. By using precise measurements, you can determine if your guitar’s action is too high or …

How to determine string action with the String Action Gauge. Measure string action (the height of the string above the fret) at any point by placing the gauge behind the string. The string height …

Dec 29, 2020 · Although opinions are somewhat split, most techs agree that you should measure string height somewhere between the eighth and 12th fret. We take the 12th as correct. At the …