Perfect neck relief and string height for a Les Paul
2013年10月30日 · To check neck relief: fret the low E at the first and 15th fret (not 12th) reach to the 7th fret and tap string. There should be a small space between string and fret - no thicker than a piece of paper. Do the same with the high E. ACTION: fret low E at first fret and measure the distance from the bottom of the to the top of the 15th fret.
Straight neck vs. relieved neck?? - The Gear Page
2012年12月16日 · A straight neck helps with intonation. An ideal neck should be straight, with a perfect fret job. You control the action with the saddles and nut height. Some might argue that a relief in the neck can compensate for the variable amplitude of the vibrating string through the neck thus avoiding fret buzz .
Consequences of too much neck relief? | The Gear Page
2019年4月21日 · I've always set neck relief by putting a capo on the 1st fret, fretting the last fret and using a feeler gauge at the 8th fret. I've always set relief to .010" for no other reason than that is what I've read is best. I bought a LP a few months ago and haven't touched the set up because it plays really well.
Neck relief adjustment tips and tricks | The Gear Page
2024年11月13日 · Some say 4/1000th or 5/1000th for the straightest of straight neck. Never 0/1000th. Acoutics are said to like 9/1000th to 10/1000th. 8/1000th or 11/1000ths adjustments are not uncommon. √ For a heel truss rod adjustment, find out what change you need first, while the guitar is still intact and in tune.
Neck relief of 0.010" - The Gear Page
2019年9月30日 · If not, I add very small amounts of relief until the guitar and I are happy. If we're not both happy the guitar either needs more work, or cannot stay. I have a '89 LPS that developed a ski jump where the neck joins the body (this happened years ago). I was sentimental about the guitar so I had the fretboard plained flat and refretted.
Correlation between temperature, humidity and neck relief?
2020年1月18日 · I've been keeping a journal all this time (since January) for two guitars, I have about 30 different neck relief measurements for each guitar, ambient temperatures from 13C to 28C and relative humidity from 30 to 70%, so the big picture is quite clear to me now.
Guitar neck relief and temperature changes | The Gear Page
2022年2月8日 · Hey, everyone! I had a question about neck relief. I generally leave my electric guitars (and bass) out year long. I have them on one of those 6 slot guitar case boats in my recording room. They stand upright in the stands. My question is, I always notice in the winter months (I’m in Michigan)...
Zero Neck Relief ? Am I the only one? - The Gear Page
2020年1月21日 · I generally start with a dead-flat neck, mount the strings and let them induce some relief, and then let the guitar tell me what it wants. I look at the string as a sort of see-saw with the 12th fret as the fulcrum, and when setting an electric guitar up will go back and forth between truss-rod and saddle-height in order to get to the ideal.
How much relief should an acoustic guitar have? - The Gear Page
2018年1月20日 · The amount of neck relief/straightness is personal preference to a degree, but generally to achieve the most comfortable overall action with minimal string buzz most guitars require a bit of relief. Anywhere between .005" - 012" as mentioned previously is generally regarded as the proper amount of relief for most players.
How much neck relief on a 7.25" radius guitar? | The Gear Page
2020年10月30日 · The upside is that playing chords, especially barre chords, feels great on a 7.25" radius neck. I don't know if I've found the sweet spot at 0.08" or if I should keep experimenting. What do you guys use for neck relief on a 7.25" radius?