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 Жыл бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@Super_Nope_13 4 ай бұрын

@@Christianflowarts are you trolling right now? Haha

@Christianflowarts 4 ай бұрын

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

@FlatpickRei 4 ай бұрын

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

@Talon18136 3 ай бұрын

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

@mars-jr5uu 8 күн бұрын

Heyoo😊

@limon.9575 Жыл бұрын

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

@elvenderideas Жыл бұрын

❤️thank u

@edgarochoa5807 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@edgarochoa5807 lmaoooo

@Motorcycledailies Жыл бұрын

the coke nail

@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn 11 ай бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou, Quite informative & helpful in short 👍🏻

@Edwin-E Жыл бұрын

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

@carlmarx6427 8 ай бұрын

How to check the relief 😢

@Edwin-E 8 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

@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 6 ай бұрын

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

@godzilla964 Жыл бұрын

I need to do that with my classical guitar.

@davewoelkers6189 11 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@Blackfang_12 3 ай бұрын

@@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.

@stoicsceptic8420 9 ай бұрын

This is light on actual detailed information , dangerous !

@pardeepsharma3414 4 ай бұрын

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

@NHAnimation-ms4ig 2 ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@sanzuisanzui460 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this❤

@aechennn 9 ай бұрын

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

@wwefans4819 Жыл бұрын

i try this it work thanks man

@teen90s Жыл бұрын

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@marbomangu5023 Жыл бұрын

Thanks man

@elvenderideas Жыл бұрын

No problem

@EmmuFlicks Жыл бұрын

im scared ill shave too much lol

@kevinkopelman 9 ай бұрын

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 7 ай бұрын

Exactly

@carlosruizesparza3760 5 ай бұрын

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

@DAT90sKID 17 күн бұрын

That first part sounded like fein

@joe1205 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Adjust the saddles with a small allen wrench

@andhikanazrilshidiq8062 4 ай бұрын

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

@lawrencedaveborlaza4493 3 ай бұрын

what happens if i shaved the top?

@hyde2326 2 ай бұрын

Don't

@SenfMustard 2 ай бұрын

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

@arroncajigas4260 Жыл бұрын

Is this has a full video?

@Leon-Coils19912 Жыл бұрын

Nice can u sand off the nut aswell?

@joeyy4950 10 ай бұрын

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

@mike23639 8 ай бұрын

Check for shims under the saddle before you shave.

@NgalaRaey 10 ай бұрын

Please can you do for electric guitar please

@99gamerz78 Жыл бұрын

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

@zeppelin815 29 күн бұрын

I like mine loww like 1.7mm to 2mm on the low e

@superbuilders Жыл бұрын

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

@everythingfromadam Жыл бұрын

You ok, man?😳

@Doesitmatter00710 11 ай бұрын

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 10 ай бұрын

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

@superbuilders 10 ай бұрын

@@Someone-sv6re nope an unknown 10 dollar guitar

@RAMSOfficial 10 ай бұрын

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

@brucerain2106 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

Please check your guitar neck

@Rqchel777 9 ай бұрын

@@elvenderideas❤

@DHAIRYAMITTAL-zd4oi 9 ай бұрын

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

@johnqpublic2718 2 жыл бұрын

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

@yardbirdsweet 2 жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

i think he meant adjusting the trust rod

@armadillolizard711 Жыл бұрын

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

@ky.5473 Жыл бұрын

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

@kleio7323 Жыл бұрын

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

@elvenderideas Жыл бұрын

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

@kleio7323 Жыл бұрын

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

@toomuchsugarush7821 3 ай бұрын

mine is 6 mm 💀💀

@elielgoncalveslouro9684 25 күн бұрын

Ué o porque forçou um som ruim na opção de antes e no depois deu mais qualidade se a intenção do vídeo é altura de cordas, e isso não muda o som se não estiver trastejando só o conforto 🤷🏼‍♂️.

@RogerioDuarte Жыл бұрын

saddle less than 3mm kill the sound

@arjaytayan Ай бұрын

next fret dressing

@tanmoygvlogs1 11 ай бұрын

What's the guiter name

@samiandkashif Жыл бұрын

Ap to Karigar ho

@cotton0108 5 ай бұрын

why i cant remove my saddle

@Shane-en6xq Жыл бұрын

what tool did u used to shave the saddle?

@ramiere1412 Жыл бұрын

file

@ahnafhabib5413 11 ай бұрын

Mine is like 1cm gap between fretboard and low e

@philtuliao4595 7 ай бұрын

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

@MetalAtomico 6 ай бұрын

1.5/1.0mm

@keithkline6334 8 ай бұрын

Does that screw up the intonation ?

@Talon18136 3 ай бұрын

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

@jeerymochahary9182 Жыл бұрын

I can't open saddle of my guitar

@JAKENMK 7 ай бұрын

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

@muhammadfiqihnurhakim75 Жыл бұрын

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

@prakhya123 5 ай бұрын

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

@krishlakhotiamaheshwari07 Жыл бұрын

Me who having 1 cm thinking action is low 😂😂

@prakhya123 5 ай бұрын

LOL

@matthewjdouglas6471 Ай бұрын

My action is about 8mm at the highest its unplayable

@bedabyasa_biswal_ Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

It should be on the fret wire..

@bedabyasa_biswal_ Жыл бұрын

@@elvenderideas Thanks

@badhabit8824 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@Doesitmatter00710 11 ай бұрын

@@Barni2212😂😂😂

@kielmatthewreyes9892 7 ай бұрын

Pov: you own a classical

@nujhatshahrin8049 11 ай бұрын

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

@shafiqulIslam-wi1of 11 ай бұрын

You can buy from online

@z_9038 4 ай бұрын

I cough for days after inhaling microplastics.

@Anooppie 6 ай бұрын

Mines 1cm🥰

@prakhya123 5 ай бұрын

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

@Dyl-XL 3 ай бұрын

bros thumb is a pick

@Arkson_2010 Ай бұрын

Mine at 8.7 mm 😂

@pharmerdavid1432 Ай бұрын

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

@EasyGameroad Жыл бұрын

Apa guna besi tanam di gitar🥵

@1911geek Жыл бұрын

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

@fajarrestu7113 Жыл бұрын

6mm here

@xyajaloff5452 Жыл бұрын

1 cm

@AdrianBoisclair 10 ай бұрын

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

@elielgoncalveslouro9684 25 күн бұрын

Ganhou um 👎, só por isso 🤷🏼‍♂️ !

@sound_of_guitar 10 ай бұрын

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

@zenn6843 10 ай бұрын

Why do i have metal inside my saddle

@afr3609 10 ай бұрын

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

@asidnasidn6588 Жыл бұрын

That's why you have long nails on one hand

@dislikeme7639 2 жыл бұрын

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 жыл бұрын

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

@yardbirdsweet 2 жыл бұрын

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

@francescocalvanese6235 Жыл бұрын

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

@armadillolizard711 Жыл бұрын

It's like 10 bucks...

@Aih.8373an Жыл бұрын

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

@Palale_trolls_2.0 Жыл бұрын

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

@Snowy0123 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

And please read the description and title before commenting. Thanks

@cariagakenchim8479 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

@@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.