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Re: FINALLY I am starting another build after 2 years off.

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:04 pm
by John Parchem
2 mm with frets is jus a 1/2 mm from where I would be. You will end up with 4-5 mm of saddle showing with string tension and 2.5 mm of action.

Re: FINALLY I am starting another build after 2 years off.

Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 10:48 am
by Kevin in California
Thanks John. So it sounds like I'm a little high. I don't more than a 3/16" saddle. Closer to 1/8" I like. I'll adjust the heel a bit.

Re: FINALLY I am starting another build after 2 years off.

Posted: Tue Mar 30, 2021 11:48 am
by Herman
I would not worry about the height. My tops are on the thin side and they always rise a little.
If the strain on the top is a bit too high, it will pull up the top and you are in ball park again. :)
BTW: I wpuld worry more about a too low saddle.
Herman