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SETTING THE STRING ACTION
String height refers to the space between the strings and frets,
and has an affect on playability.
Set too high and the instrument is hard to play. Too low results
in fret noise.
Adjust so that the space between the string and the last fret
measures as follows:
Individual height adjustments for each string are provided in
the form of two set screws on each saddle. Clockwise rotation
raises saddle height and counter-clockwise lowers the saddle.
Height adjustment
Saddle
NOTE:
Be sure to perform any necessary adjustments to
the truss rod before performing the following adjust-
ments.
STRING
TUNING HEIGHT
4-string
bass
5-string
bass
6-string
bass
— — 1st High C 2.6 mm
1st 1st 2nd G 2.7 mm
2nd 2nd 3rd D 2.8 mm
3rd 3rd 4th A 2.9 mm
4th 4th 5th E 3.0 mm
— 5th 6th Low B 3.1 mm
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