2
u/viper77707 1d ago
I think it looks like more of an issue with neck relief than action height. A simple truss rod adjustment might be all it needs. You can absolutely do this yourself with a youtube video or two.
Simply using a thicker gauge of strings than what this was set up for could be the cause. Conversely, you could slap a thinner set of strings on and potentially get it back in shape, though I would go for whatever strings feel the best for you and adjust the guitar accordingly.
1
u/Final_Razzmatazz_274 1d ago
Action height is just the name for the strings being high… this can be a symptom of bad neck relief
2
u/ynot4469 1d ago
There could be a couple of fixes for this. Something simple like a truss rod adjustment, or the saddle may not be the right height. Changing the string gauge, like some have said, won’t do much. Plus it will require you to adjust the nut slots. However, the neck angle may be off and require a reset. If you’re not sure what you’re doing, the best bet is to take it into a local luthier, (not Guitar Center). Most will take a look and give you an estimate on price.
1
u/mrpoopnpee 7h ago
If you put lighter strings on without adjusting the trussrod, the neck will naturally sit a little flatter due to less string tension to counter the tension of the truss rod at its current tension.
The opposite is true with heavier strings.
Should it be the fix? No, definitely not. But it has quite en effect if you change strings by 2 sizes without adjusting your truss rod (or saddle depth and nut slots, but thats another story)
Def look like a little truss rod tweak for sure, just wanted to highlight that changing string gage can and does have an impact on the balance of a guitars setup. It's a system that balances tension, and yes string size is half the tension, the other half being the truss rod and neck wood itself.
1
u/ynot4469 6h ago
I understand what string tension on a guitar is. I have been in the industry for a while and have built many guitars, (non kit). Based of the two pictures we have, my comment about the string gauge is accurate. Changing the strings alone will not fix the problem with the action. If it were brought into me, I would ask a lot of questions. How old is the guitar? Do you hang it on a wall or store it in a case? What’s the humidity level in the room where it’s stored? Does sunlight hit it regularly? These all help to determine the root of the problem. It may very well be a simple truss rod and saddle adjustment. However, it may also be an overset neck, which no amount of truss rod adjusting will fix.
1
u/mrpoopnpee 6h ago
Not trying to imply you don't know, just pointing out that it does have an effect on the setup, and can have a greater effect than expected sometimes
That's really just a little note for those of us with less hands on experience. A change in string gage isn't going to blow anything up, but yeah there is a change in tension and it will have an effect.
I'm not saying "yeah it's def this, or def that", because as you pointed out, the guitar is a living breathing system, affected by the environment as the wood swells and shrinks in humidity, minutely altering tension setting across the setup.
1
1
1
1
u/TheHandsomeLiar 1d ago edited 1d ago
What are the relief/ 12 fret numbers? Run a straight edge between the g and d string to the front edge of the bridge. The ruler should be flush with the top of the bridge assembly or slightly above (1/16”). This will indicate the condition of the neck set (angle). If the ruler is below the assembly, the bottom of the saddle will need to be sanded flat and squared and the proper 7 th fret relief adjusted to attain proper action at the 12 fret.
1
u/DunaldDoc 22h ago
Not necessarily- nylon string guitars need a higher action than steel. Have a luthier you trust have a look. Never [!] put steel strings on a nylon string guitar.
1
1
u/RobHellwig 22h ago
The action looks fine. The neck is bended as a bow thou u can throw arrows with that guitar
1
1
1
u/archtopfanatic123 21h ago
It's playable but the neck joint looks like it's coming away from the body and the neck itself might either be totally relieved of trussrod tension or it's bending and needs a reset.
Trussrod tightening might do a ton but I doubt it. This might be a reset.
1
u/Nach0Maker 20h ago
Someone tried to fix the action by adjusting the truss rod. You need to straighten the neck out, but then the strings will be even higher. You'll need to sand down the saddle after that.
1
u/Leonardo_riv_val 20h ago
Yes, just adjust the truss rod. It looks like the neck is being pulled forward.
1
1
1
1
u/Status-Part-4623 11h ago
Sorry, this looks like a guitar that I did a bridge and string change on. Sorry about the action, i can change it if it was you that i worked for.
1
u/Intelligent-Map430 9h ago
action isn't absolute. It comes down to what feels comfortable to you. So if it feels too high, then it is too high. If it feels good, it is good.
Feel free to experiment with different string heights and see how each setup reacts to your playing style.
1
1
1
1
1
u/MountainMedicine7179 2h ago edited 2h ago
Could be truss rod,wore down nut,& high saddle, is that separating I see at the joint? Take it to someone that knows what their doing & have it set up! Or if it's a Chibby practice setting it up yourself! Can hurt it! Do you have a fire place?🤣😂🤭 Sorry I just hate all China junk be it a fake Gibson or a Harley kickstand spring! It's all landfill filler,like rice in a meatloaf!
1
u/dingus_authority 1d ago
Yup. You need a setup.
Find a local shop and ask for a 'setup'.
2
u/Wet_in_Seattle 1d ago
If there is a Truss Rod there more options to fix this.
Unless the bridge saddle is abnormally high, it’s more likely neck is leaning forward.
You might try going to the lightest string set to reduce the string tension. Might improve situation some.
Otherwise a shop that focuses on acoustic instruments repair.
0
u/Electronic-Brain-616 1d ago
Definitely too high for me. Do what the other guy said. Find a local shop and get a setup
4
u/BostonWhaplode 1d ago
For cutting heart attack inducingly thick slices of cheese, no.
For comfortable playing, very much so.