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Originally Posted by Raj
Might be a silly question. What is the best way to check if the neck angle is right or not?
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There's no universal rule but if it were me I would:
-Start by making sure the neck relief is OK, usually .004" - .010" at the 7th fret.
-I would then want to be able to get the low E action to 7/64" (high E at 5/64") at the 12th fret and still have a minimum of 1/16" saddle above the bridge with the low E a minimum of 7/16" above the top.
That's minimum for an older guitar that is not apt to deform a lot more.
It would also help to know that the humidity was in a reasonable range when those measurements are taken.
Some guitars and some players might have different needs but that's a place to start.