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[*] posted on 8-4-2009 at 01:01 PM
String Heights

Hi,

Can anyone tell me about ideal string heights at

1.bridge
2.neck(fingerboard) - body(soundboard)joint and
3.nut

for usual playing(not for stage!)please? Or you can tell about yours...

Thanks a lot...
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[*] posted on 8-5-2009 at 05:21 PM


1. bridge = determined by the angle of the body relative to the neck and the soundboard structure, usually 10-15mm, but not critical..
2. neck = 4-6mm (Turkish are shorter and usually lower)
3. nut = 1/2 - 1mm



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