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Action and Intonation - Ukuleles Last Updated: 02/23/2022 |
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On new instruments we set the action at the 12th fret to be between .080” and .100” (2.0 to 2.5mm). Generally the instruments are very stable and should not require further adjustment however natural materials and changes in the environment may cause the neck or top to distort over time. If the bridge has a removable saddle, its fairly easy to make adjustments by loosening the strings, removing the saddle and sanding to lower, or shimming to raise the strings. One piece bridges can be filed to lower action if necessary. Too low action can cause buzzing on the frets; too high action may make it more difficult to fret and could cause distortion up the neck. |