advice on making string action a tad higher.

snowlock Posted 2002-08-15 5:05 PM (#219214) Subject: advice on making string action a tad higher. Joined: July 2002 Posts: 162 Location: Pennsylvania Hi, guys. Tom here. It's no emergency, but next time I change the strings on my gutiar, I'd like to make the action a tad higher. I like low action, but the action is a fraction low, causing the occasional buzz. Should I go ahead and put something under the saddle? Any suggestions? Thanks! alpep Posted 2002-08-15 5:29 PM (#219215 - in reply to #219214) Subject: Re: advice on making string action a tad higher. Joined: December 2001 Posts: 10583 Location: NJ call up the service department and ask them to send you a bridge shim Beal Posted 2002-08-15 7:57 PM (#219216 - in reply to #219214) Subject: Re: advice on making string action a tad higher. Joined: January 2002 Posts: 14127 Location: 6 String Ranch Or cut up a match book cover. You want the shims to be 1/32 thick or about .030" That will give you 1/64th at the 12th fret, usually enough for that slight adjustment. This will hold you over till the shim arrives from the service dept.