Grizzly H3123 - Manual (Page 21)

H3123 Electric Guitar Kit -19-
The guitar neck was adjusted perfectly straight
before it was packaged; however, the moisture
content of wood acclimates to the humidity of the
surrounding environment. This characteristic
results in movement of the wood components
with regards to alignment. It is not uncommon for
the neck to require adjustment several times
each year, especially in regions where the sea-
sonal climate changes are more drastic.
If your guitar neck is no longer straight, have it
adjusted by a qualified guitar technician.
String Height
Correct string height is crucial for maximizing the
playability of your new electric guitar. The string
height is the distance between the top face of the
fret and the bottom face of the string (
Figure 32 ).
Measurements are taken at the following loca-
tions. Note—
Use a steel ruler with a resolution of
at least 1 ⁄
64
" :
• 1st fret: 1st string, 6th string
• 12th fret: 1st string, 6th string
Figure 32. String height measurement
(side view).
String Height
String
Fret
Fingerboard
Neck Adjustment
SECTION 6: FINAL SET UP