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String Height
Tools Needed
Hex Wrench 1.5mm ............................................1
Guitar Capo ........................................................1
Metal Straightedge .............................................1
Steel Ruler (
⁄
" Resolution) ...............................1
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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 32).
String Height
Fingerboard
Figure 32. String height measurement.
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 33.
6th String:
/
"
5
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1st String:
3
/
"
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Figure 33. Correct 12th fret string heights.
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Qty
String
Fret
The 1st string measurement should be
the 6th string measurement should be
—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 34) until
the string heights are correct.
—Turn the screws clockwise to raise the
height of the string saddle; therefore,
increasing the string height.
—Turn the screws counterclockwise to lower
the height of the string saddle, therefore,
decreasing the string height.
H8068 Telecaster
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",
3
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5
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".
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Style Kit
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