![]() ![]() ![]() Many of my clients found they were playing with an action much higher than necessary for a clean tone, as a result notes are hard to fret and moving quickly up the fretboard is also a problem. Benefits of Good ActionĪ basic set up or action adjustment would entail adjusting the truss rod, cutting the nut slots properly, adjusting the height of the bridge and intonation. Tension should be removed to avoid further damage and possible warping of the panel. Loose seams and sagging tops may also change the action on a mandolin. String tension and changes in humidity levels can affect the neck relief (bow) causing a change in string height and intonation. Modest wear of the fret crown can cause difficult fretting, buzzing or intonation problems. String GaugeÄifferent string gauges exert different amounts of tension on an instrument and can cause a change in the neck's relief and top deflection. The position of the bridge and it's height directly affect the action and intonation. A nut who's slots have worn considerably may cause open (unfretted) string buzz. As these slots deepen, string height is effected. Strings deepen the slots in the nut and bridge with time. Over time certain elements can affect the action of a mandolin, making it harder to play or degrading the quality of sound and clarity. Action is a term frequently used to describe the height of the strings above the frets and an instruments playability.
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