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H8070 Heirloom Telecaster-Style Guitar Kit
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String Height
Tools Needed Qty
Hex Wrench 1.5mm ............................................
1
Guitar Capo ........................................................
1
Metal Straightedge .............................................
1
Steel Ruler (
1
⁄64" Resolution) ...............................1
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your electric guitar. The string height
is the distance between the top face of the fret
and the bottom face of the string (
Figure 35).
Figure 35. String height measurement.
String Height
String
Fret
Fingerboard
To adjust the string height:
1. Place a capo on the 1st fret.
2. Measure the string height at the twelfth fret as
shown in
Figure 36.
The 1st string measurement should be
3
/64",
the 6th string measurement should be
5
/64".
—If the string heights are correct, then con
-
tinue to the next sub-section.
—If the string heights are incorrect at the
12th fret, then continue to the next step.
3. Use the included 1.5mm hex wrench to adjust
the saddle height setscrews (
Figure 37) until
the string heights are correct.
—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the string saddle, thus increasing
the string height.
—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower
the height of the string saddle, thus
decreasing the string height.
Figure 36. Correct 12th fret string heights.
1st String:
3
/64"
6th String:
5
/64"
Guitar Body
12th Fret
4. After setting the correct height for the 1st
and 6th strings, adjust the middle strings so
they gradually increase in height from the 1st
string through the 6th string.
5. Remove the capo.
Figure 37. Adjusting string height.