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H3098 Western Guitar Kit
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your new guitar. The string height is
the distance between the top face of the fret and
the bottom face of the string (Figure 15).
Measurements are taken at the following loca-
tions. Note—Use a steel ruler with a resolution of
at least
1
⁄64":
• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string
• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string
(Continued)
Figure 15. String height measurement
(side view).
String Height
String
Fret
Fingerboard
String Height
The wooden neck can become bowed as it accli-
mates to the moisture levels of the surrounding
environment. It is not uncommon for the neck to
require adjustments several times each year,
especially in regions where the seasonal climate
changes are more drastic.
If your guitar neck becomes bowed, we recom-
mend having it adjusted by a qualified guitar tech-
nician.
Neck Adjustment