The distance between the bar and the magnitude is variable. The greater the distance, the more effort is made by the musician's left hand to press the strings against the neck. This is especially true when the game is played at a fast pace. You can reduce the distance using simple manipulations. Changing this value affects the intonation sound of the guitar.
It is necessary
Guitar, small scale ruler, screwdriver and special wrench (for setting strings on an electric guitar)
Instructions
Step 1
Find the 12th fret of the guitar. The distance is best reduced at this level - between the baffle and the bottom surface of the string.
Step 2
Relax the string while using the tailpiece. Then, by measuring the distance with a ruler, decrease it to within mm and record the changes. Only in this case the string will not rattle. The optimal distance between the fret nut and the string: for an acoustic guitar - 2-3 mm, for an electric guitar - 1-2 mm. With an electric guitar, the distance for each string can be adjusted separately, since the strings are fixed separately. To do this, open them with a key and unscrew them with a screwdriver. For the first time, it is better to do this with an assistant. Then, when you "fill" your hand - handle it alone.
Step 3
If you want to change the distance between the neck and one of the strings, it is best to take the instrument to a qualified technician. Only he will be able to do this work so accurately that the string sounded in unison without dissonance.
Step 4
Check the sound. This can be done by picking up the sound on an open string, then holding it at the 12th fret and picking up the sound again. The sound between these notes should be equal to an octave. If this is not the case, continue with the configuration.
Step 5
Another way is to take an open sound on a string whose distance has been changed. Then remove the flag by holding the 12th fret and compare the sounds - if properly tuned, they should match.
Step 6
Note that if the sound at the 12th fret is too high, then the sounding part of the string is short and must be lengthened by moving the lower fulcrum (saddle).
Step 7
The pure sound of a guitar is directly related to the distance of the saddle up to the 12th fret. The main thing is that this distance is equal to the distance from the 12th fret to the nut.
