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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Good mandolin string action height? |
Any #'s? |
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| Author: | david farmer [ Tue Jul 04, 2017 10:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good mandolin string action height? |
Depends on player and strings but D'Add EJ45's .040"-.055" is typical around here. |
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| Author: | meddlingfool [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good mandolin string action height? |
Thanks! |
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| Author: | Hesh [ Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Good mandolin string action height? |
If the fret work is decent, the nut slots well cut, the truss rod (if present...) well adjusted, and as David mentioned the player capable anywhere from <4/64th" at the 12th for the treble strings and around 4/64th" at the 12th for the bass strings. Heavier strings typically have us increasing this distance slightly (higher action). With say EJ74's I typically shoot for around 3 and 4 or 3/64" and 4/64th" at the 12th. |
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