How close the strings are to the neck determines the convenience of playing the guitar and the quality of the sound produced. If you are having difficulty playing chords, and the sound of your guitar is dull and fuzzy, try lowering the strings.
Instructions
Step 1
Adjust the height of the strings with the key. The way you change the pitch of the strings in relation to the frets depends on the type of guitar. Most acoustic guitars have a special truss bolt located at the base of the neck, either outside or inside the soundboard. This tool comes with a hex wrench. To adjust the height of the strings, insert the hexagon into the hole and turn it clockwise three times. Then check how the strings sound. To do this, pull them, pinching them on the first, fifth, seventh, ninth, twelfth and on the fret closest to the deck. If the sound is clear and the strings do not rattle, you can lower them a little more. Continue to rotate the hexagon clockwise and check the sound of the guitar until you hear a rattling sound. Then turn the hexagon counterclockwise one or two times. This will ensure that the strings sound as close to the neck as possible.
Step 2
Work with the nut. Classic acoustic guitars are not equipped with an anchor bolt. To change the height of the strings in them, you need to change or file the saddle. Naturally, for this you have to remove the strings. After removing the saddle, file it with a file on the side where the surface touches the soundboard, not the strings, or replace it with a new one with a lower height. If too much has been cut, place a piece of plastic or hardwood of suitable thickness under the sill. Changing the pitch of the strings on these guitars may require sawing or changing frets and deepening the nut. If you are not confident in your abilities, take the tool to a specialist.
Step 3
Use a screwdriver if possible. For most electric and bass guitars, there is an option to vary the pitch of each string individually. To do this, tighten or loosen the screws at their base using a screwdriver.
