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Old 11-30-2017, 10:32 AM
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I got a classical guitar for student. Make is unknown one. But it sounds clear and loud.

Action is high at higher frets. How do you measure it, and what is the ideal setting. How do you set the classical guitar action? It has no truss rod.
Action on a classical is usually measured at the 12th fret from the top of the fret to the bottom of the string, and it's usually done in mm. 3.5-4mm on the low E and 2.75-3.25mm on the high E are typical. You set the action at the saddle--truss rods should only be used to set the neck relief. If the action is too high then you need to remove material from the saddle. If the action is too low then you need a new saddle with more meat on it.

If the neck relief is bad (bow or back-bow), then there isn't a whole lot to be done without spending a lot.
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