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poweredbypoptarts

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06/13/2012 22:08:28  Reply with Quote

What is a good rule of thumb for a "low string action/height" setup?

What should the string heights be at the end of the fingerboard and close to the nut? How much higher should the nut be over the fingerboard?

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giannaviolins

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06/14/2012 03:32:45  View giannaviolins's Classified Ads  View giannaviolins's Photo Albums  Send giannaviolins a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote

http://www.darntonviolins.com/violinmagazine/book/setup.pdf
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fiddleiphile

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06/14/2012 05:01:36  View fiddleiphile's Photo Albums  View fiddleiphile's Blog  Reply with Quote

Thanks for that link Steve. Excellent information and explaination.
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bandsmcnamar

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Yes, thank you, excellent reference guide!!   
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echord

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06/14/2012 09:51:33  View echord's Photo Albums    Reply with Quote

I like my strings about the thickness of an ordinary business card off the fingerboard at the nut, and about an 1/8th inch at the end of the fingerboard. I set the G string just slightly higher than the E string. I am not a luthier, so this is just my preference.

If memory serves me, this issue has been discussed before on this forum with more detailed specs. Perhaps try the search box.
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