How low should the action be on a classical guitar?

How low should the action be on a classical guitar?

between 3mm and 4mm
Make an estimate of how much you want the action lowered – a typical classic al guitar has an action of between 3mm and 4mm between the strings and the 12th fret. Put the saddle into a steel vice, upside down, protruding above the vice jaws by exactly the amount you want to reduce its height.

Should a classical guitar have high action?

Many classical players find out that a higher action lets them hit the strings harder without buzzing and permits louder volume playing. Those with an aggressive touch will enjoy a higher tension guitar than a lower one. They don’t mind the string buzzing sound when they play hard.

How do you measure action at 12th fret?

Measuring

1. Hold the guitar in the playing position.
2. Hold the ruler flat on the top of the 12th fret between the E (6th) and A (5th) strings.
3. Measure the space between the top of the fret and the bottom of the string.

What is the correct string height on a classical guitar?

String height at the 12th fret on the 6th string should be 5/32 from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string. The measurement for the 1st string should be 1/8 inch. This is adjusted at the bridge saddle.

How much tension does a 12 string guitar?

12 String Guitars, Tunings and Tension

Is a 12 string guitar harder to play?

Due to the increased string tension, doubled strings, and close proximity of the string courses, twelve string guitars are more difficult to play, and therefore learn, than six string guitars.

How high should the action be at the first fret?

String Height at the 1st Fret