How high should strings be on a Strat?
The height should measure 1/64″ for the 1st string and graduate to 2/64″ for the 6th string. Each thicker string should be slightly higher than the one before it.
How high should Fender Strat action be?
ACTION
| Neck Radius | String Height Bass Side | Treble Side |
|---|---|---|
| 7.25″ 9.5″ to 12″ 15″ to 17″ | 5/64″ (2 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) | 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 4/64″ (1.6 mm) 3/64″ (1.2 mm) |
How high should the strings be at the first fret?
String Height at the 1st Fret
| Low Action | “Normal” Action |
|---|---|
| Low E: 0.51mm (0.020”) High E: 0.30mm (0.012”) | Low E: 0.76mm (0.030”) High E: 0.41mm (0.016”) |
What is high action on a Stratocaster?
High Action Height of the action is the term used to describe a greater distance between the fret board and the strings. If you ever heard someone comment on a guitar with “high action” then they are most likely stating that the strings are too high off the fretboard.
How do you measure the height of a string?
Measure string action (the height of the string above the fret) at any point by placing the gauge behind the string. The string height markings are at increments of . 010″ (ten thousandths of an inch). When the bottom of a mark aligns with the bottom of the string, that measurement is the string height at that point.
Is my nut too high?
Nut slots that are too high create a situation where the guitar is difficult to play in first position. You can measure the nut slot heights by placing a feeler gauge in between the bottom of the string and the top of the first fret when the guitar is up to pitch and after the neck and bridge are adjusted.
Is my string action too high?
If the action is too high, the guitar will feel uncomfortable to play. If the action is too low, you will hear string buzzing.