Guitar Action Is Too High - Shave Saddle Instead Of Adjust Truss Rod

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This how to solve the guitar action is too high even after adjusted the truss rod.
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@LightsaberGoBrrrrrr Год назад

To all the people saying he should just adjust the truss rod, you can pivot the strings as much as you want off the 2 points but if the points (nut/saddle) are too high to begin with you can old do so much with a truss rod. With electric I shave the nut if it’s too high at the 1st fret. This was actually a great short about acoustics.

@Super_Nope_13 6 месяцев назад

Truss rods are to set proper relief in the neck, not to adjust action. Setting relief might effect action but is not the reason to adjust truss rod. Order od operations should be... Tune to pitch Adjust/set relief Retune Measure action at the 12th Adjust action at 12 by sanding saddle/adding shim/making new saddle Then measure and adjust string height/action at the nut

@Christianflowarts 3 месяца назад

This is a nylon string guitar. There is no truss rod in the neck.

@Super_Nope_13 3 месяца назад

@@Christianflowarts are you trolling right now? Haha

@Christianflowarts 3 месяца назад

@@Super_Nope_13 yeah I must’ve been drunk idk why I commented this on an obviously steel string acoustic 🤣

@FlatpickRei 3 месяца назад

truss rods are to adjust relief, not to adjust the action.

@Talon18136 2 месяца назад

This is what I did the action on my new guitar wasn’t too bad out of the box it was a cheap jasmine I didn’t want to spend too much in case I didn’t stick with learning I did it with two picks put together and dropped at the 12th fret as my measurement. It worked like a charm

@limon.9575 Год назад

Thanks for the tip I’ll reward you some nail clippers

@elvenderideas Год назад

❤️thank u

@edgarochoa5807 Год назад

At least they’re clean, I’m sure he uses them to strum. And pick a booger or two. I know I would!

@limon.9575 Год назад

@@edgarochoa5807 lmaoooo

@Motorcycledailies Год назад

the coke nail

@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn 9 месяцев назад

Nah, I bet he clips his left hand nails regularly. That's how you spot a guitarist, short nails on one hand, long nails on the other! 🙂

@vbeats3054 Год назад

Thankyou, Quite informative & helpful in short 👍🏻

@Edwin-E Год назад

check the neck relief first to make sure that the neck is straight before shaving the saddle.

@carlmarx6427 7 месяцев назад

How to check the relief 😢

@Edwin-E 7 месяцев назад

@@carlmarx6427 Quick way to check is press 6th string on the 1st fret and 14 fret, then check the gap between strings on the 7th fret. That should be very small, almost touching.

@diggetydug 5 месяцев назад

@Edwin-E if it is straight, then I need to shave the saddle? My 1st fret is already pretty close. Worried the rod will create a buzz if I fix it there. 12th fret is close to a 1/8" gap.

@thrashtronaut999 4 месяца назад

@@diggetydugif it is straight, your trustrod does not need adjustment. Then moving on to the saddle, follow the original video.

@godzilla964 Год назад

I need to do that with my classical guitar.

@stoicsceptic8420 8 месяцев назад

This is light on actual detailed information , dangerous !

@pardeepsharma3414 3 месяца назад

done for my guitar. Now it is much easier to play

@davewoelkers6189 10 месяцев назад

I keep mine .10 and .85 usually at the 12th. Humidity is a huge factor in maintaining that so it’s more ideal to do 1/4 turn adjustments on the truss rod. Shaving the saddle would make more sense after a fret dressing

@NipunKushSrivastava 3 месяца назад

How to shave the saddle? Can I just rub it against the ruler?

@Blackfang_12 2 месяца назад

@@NipunKushSrivastava sandpaper or a flat metal file. I've used a flat metal file to save time and finished it with 600 grit sandpaper on a bone saddle.

@NHAnimation-ms4ig Месяц назад

Meanwhile my fake guitar is like more than 4 cm. Didn't have truss rod and the bridge is too high, that didn't have pin on bridge.

@JayJackal 10 дней назад

Mine is 7cm on the 12th, fake guitar also. But yeah playing over the 5th fret feels hard.

@sanzuisanzui460 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for this❤

@carlosruizesparza3760 4 месяца назад

most string height issues on acoustic guitars come from the guitar top arching and the neck sinking into the guitar, shave the saddle is just a placebo

@wwefans4819 Год назад

i try this it work thanks man

@marbomangu5023 Год назад

Thanks man

@elvenderideas Год назад

No problem

@kevinkopelman 8 месяцев назад

Saddle needs to be shaved only after first making sure nut slots and truss rod are correct. If you adjust nut and truss after, you will probably have to change your saddle height again afterward and now it might be too low.

@nickster5286 6 месяцев назад

Exactly

@teen90s Год назад

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@aechennn 8 месяцев назад

How you compute how much mm to cut on saddle after you got 3.4 mm and high e of 2.6?

@EmmuFlicks Год назад

im scared ill shave too much lol

@andhikanazrilshidiq8062 3 месяца назад

You should always ensure that the neck is straight before attempting to do this, still.

@johnqpublic2718 2 года назад

Make a permanent change instead of adjusting a part that's meant to be adjusted. Got it.

@yardbirdsweet Год назад

Saddles are cheap and easily replaceable, and sanding them is an extremely common part of setting up an acoustic’s action to a player’s preference. No need to be snarky.

@Eskii_NZL Год назад

Well why not? If you want your action to be specific why not make a permanent change instead of having to readjust every time you hear feet buzzing

@qiamdof Год назад

i think he meant adjusting the trust rod

@armadillolizard711 Год назад

I actually NEED to sand my saddle down since I just got it. If this short isn't for you just stfu.😁

@ky.5473 Год назад

In some case, the neck is not adjustable. In classical nylon guitar for example you really have to sand the saddle since classical guitar doesn't have truss rod

@SenfMustard Месяц назад

You should adjust the truss rod if it needs adjusting though. A straight truss rod not only sets the action but also allows the guitar to vibrate and play better. Action from the saddle should only be done once the truss rod has been adjusted properly

@mike23639 7 месяцев назад

Check for shims under the saddle before you shave.

@Leon-Coils19912 Год назад

Nice can u sand off the nut aswell?

@joeyy4950 9 месяцев назад

Bro i did that too but it's so hard to tune now, the strings are breaking cause i keep on twisting the tuning keys just to reach the standard tune

@arroncajigas4260 11 месяцев назад

Is this has a full video?

@superbuilders Год назад

My low e is 5.5 mm and i can shred imagine the pain 😩

@everythingfromadam Год назад

You ok, man?😳

@Doesitmatter00710 10 месяцев назад

Same here i have to do that first i was thinking to tighten up truss rod but there was not so much bend at all.

@superbuilders 9 месяцев назад

@saikiran00710 mine is a cheap 10 dollar guitar no truss rod barley tunes

@superbuilders 9 месяцев назад

@@Someone-sv6re nope an unknown 10 dollar guitar

@RAMSOfficial 9 месяцев назад

if you wan't setting neck, string Tuning first to deffault. if you done, you can do adjust guitar neck for 2,8mm / 2,5mm / 2mm if using string 010 you can adjust Low E freth 12 minimum 2,25mm, High E 2mm. one more setting nuth in freth 1 minimum 0,5mm/0,050mm

@NgalaRaey 9 месяцев назад

Please can you do for electric guitar please

@joe1205 Год назад

I have a fender strat and an older cheap rock jam one. Since I got my fender, I play it all the time. I picked up my old one and started playing it the other day and haven't picked it up since because the action is so high. I don't know if it was always that high. Do you know how I can reduce it?

@FenderFanboy91 11 месяцев назад

Adjust the saddles with a small allen wrench

@arjaytayan 3 дня назад

next fret dressing

@RogerioDuarte 10 месяцев назад

saddle less than 3mm kill the sound

@99gamerz78 Год назад

Can anyone help me my guitar action is too high more then 1.5cm 😢

@DHAIRYAMITTAL-zd4oi 8 месяцев назад

Mine string action is 7 mm... So i able to 😢use only first 3 frets

@lawrencedaveborlaza4493 2 месяца назад

what happens if i shaved the top?

@hyde2326 Месяц назад

Don't

@samiandkashif Год назад

Ap to Karigar ho

@philtuliao4595 6 месяцев назад

you can’t just shave the string saddle to have a good string action. if you don’t adjust the truss rod. but too much tension on the rod can cause a buzzing sound if the saddle is too low

@ahnafhabib5413 10 месяцев назад

Mine is like 1cm gap between fretboard and low e

@toomuchsugarush7821 2 месяца назад

mine is 6 mm 💀💀

@brucerain2106 Год назад

I sanded it so much it doesn’t even touch the strings no more, and adjusted the truss rod, but the action is still high. Helpp

@elvenderideas Год назад

Please check your guitar neck

@Rqchel777 8 месяцев назад

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@badhabit8824 Год назад

These arguments are crazy. If you are a relief is correct then only a quarter turn and either directions should be made to the truss rod. If you cannot obtain the desired action from a quarter turn then you should then make adjustments to the nut and saddle like this guy did. Truss rods are specifically designed to adjust relief in the neck It should only be used to make small adjustments to the action.

@Barni2212 Год назад

When you have a cheap-ass guitar as mine, you don't have such a thing as truss rod XD

@Doesitmatter00710 10 месяцев назад

@@Barni2212😂😂😂

@MetalAtomico 5 месяцев назад

1.5/1.0mm

@tanmoygvlogs1 10 месяцев назад

What's the guiter name

@kleio7323 11 месяцев назад

can i put back the same guitar strings i removed or i should put a new one?

@elvenderideas 11 месяцев назад

Yes you can.. as long as the strings are still okay

@kleio7323 11 месяцев назад

@@elvenderideas Thank you!! I just changed my strings and I also just realized that my guitar's action is high😅

@cotton0108 4 месяца назад

why i cant remove my saddle

@JAKENMK 6 месяцев назад

I have an adjustable saddle and even set all the way down the action is about 8mm at the 12th fret. 😂

@muhammadfiqihnurhakim75 11 месяцев назад

My guitar 1.75mm in string low E and 0.75 in string high E😅

@prakhya123 4 месяца назад

is it better ? so should one shave the saddle to get this action as mine is 4 mm on low E......

@jeerymochahary9182 11 месяцев назад

I can't open saddle of my guitar

@Shane-en6xq Год назад

what tool did u used to shave the saddle?

@ramiere1412 Год назад

file

@nujhatshahrin8049 10 месяцев назад

I broke one bridge pin while doing this.. now what to do:")

@shafiqulIslam-wi1of 10 месяцев назад

You can buy from online

@matthewjdouglas6471 13 дней назад

My action is about 8mm at the highest its unplayable

@bedabyasa_biswal_ Год назад

Where should we rest the ruler to measure? Above the Fret sticks or from the wooden base of fret ? Please reply; I need to do something to it.

@elvenderideas Год назад

It should be on the fret wire..

@bedabyasa_biswal_ Год назад

@@elvenderideas Thanks

@venturaVlogger 15 дней назад

That saddle is leaning

@keithkline6334 7 месяцев назад

Does that screw up the intonation ?

@Talon18136 2 месяца назад

Did it on mine and no the intonation it’s just fine I also made adjustments to my truss rod before even shaving the saddle down doesn’t take much

@z_9038 3 месяца назад

I cough for days after inhaling microplastics.

@kielmatthewreyes9892 6 месяцев назад

Pov: you own a classical

@Anooppie 4 месяца назад

Mines 1cm🥰

@prakhya123 4 месяца назад

does it feel better while playing? does it buzz? should i shave my saddle as my low E is 4 mm 🥲

@krishlakhotiamaheshwari07 Год назад

Me who having 1 cm thinking action is low 😂😂

@prakhya123 4 месяца назад

LOL

@Arkson_2010 13 дней назад

Mine at 8.7 mm 😂

@Dyl-XL 2 месяца назад

bros thumb is a pick

@sound_of_guitar 9 месяцев назад

Guitar action is fine from 4 to 5.5 mm, buzzing will be from 2 to 3.5 mm.

@EasyGameroad Год назад

Apa guna besi tanam di gitar🥵

@dislikeme7639 2 года назад

First of all: just practice and get used to it. Second of all: consult a luthier before doing this kind of stuff, you might lose a lot of money if you mess up.

@elvenderideas 2 года назад

Cutting or shaving the saddle is the most safest method instead of ruin the truss rod.. 😊

@yardbirdsweet Год назад

A lot of money? The saddle in your guitar probably costs $5

@francescocalvanese6235 Год назад

Man it s rare to find a comment where every sentence is wrong. Congratulation!

@armadillolizard711 Год назад

It's like 10 bucks...

@Aih.8373an Год назад

If the guitar is not comfortable to play Then it's worth nothing ..I do agree on getting a professional opinion before doing this stuff

@1911geek Год назад

Botched😮 Trying to make it look easy. Follow at your own risk folks uneven saddle under side. Which leads to imbalance intonation and so on. Bad practice lay flat on glass and have a guide for straight flat contact sanding

@pharmerdavid1432 5 дней назад

The FIRST thing you do is adjust the truss rod BEFORE altering the bridge saddle - this is HORRIBLE advice.

@fajarrestu7113 Год назад

6mm here

@xyajaloff5452 Год назад

1 cm

@AdrianBoisclair 9 месяцев назад

Why shave saddle? If it’s a Taylor, a simple neck reset will do the job without any permanent changes.

@Palale_trolls_2.0 Год назад

dont do that if you dont want your guitar get more vibration with playing

@zenn6843 9 месяцев назад

Why do i have metal inside my saddle

@afr3609 9 месяцев назад

Its piezo for capturing ur guitar string wave to produce sound to the amp

@asidnasidn6588 Год назад

That's why you have long nails on one hand

@Snowy0123 Год назад

Trussrod adjustment to adjust string height??? That's how you know this guy doesn't know what he's doing.. not what the trussrod is for..

@elvenderideas Год назад

Dude I will give you the detail of truss rod adjustments if you what. This technique is for guitar that doesn't have truss rod and it is safe. Remember wrongly adjusting the truss rod can be damaging your guitar.. 😊

@elvenderideas Год назад

And please read the description and title before commenting. Thanks

@cariagakenchim8479 Год назад

Truss rod isn't for string's height, it is to straighten the neck if the tension of the strings curves the neck. It is to counter the tension not the height of the string

@siddhichetia Год назад

@@cariagakenchim8479 exactly even if your neck is straight you would still have low action on the guitar sometimes you have to adjust the saddle and nut not only truss rod.