Adjustment Of Action - Guild Acoustic guitar Owner's Manual & Warranty

Adjustment of Action

String height and tension typically determine the
ease with which the strings can be depressed. This
description of playability is usually called the "action,"
and is determined by the distance between the strings
and the frets.
Depending on your technique or playing style, high
action can sometimes make a guitar difficult to play;
low action may cause string buzz.
Most electric guitars have height-adjustable bridges
with adjustable saddles that allow you to easily tailor
the action to your preference. On a flat-top or classical
guitar, adjustment is somewhat more involved.
To lower the action on a flat-top or classical
guitar, the bridge saddle must be removed, cut down
to the appropriate height and then re-installed. To raise
the action, the saddle must be removed and replaced by
a new, higher saddle.
Please note: These types of action adjustments
on acoustic guitars should be performed only by
an experienced and qualified repairman.
A comprehensive Guild guitar setup guide, with
detailed setup specifications, is available on the Guild
website (www.guildguitars.com/resources).
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