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Old 11-30-2017, 11:00 AM
charles Tauber charles Tauber is offline
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Originally Posted by Theleman View Post
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.
Your post raises a variety of questions, most of which I'm not going to get into.

There is a distinction between a "classical" guitar and a guitar with nylon strings. They aren't necessarily the same thing or used for the same purpose. The desired string height depends upon a variety of factors, but one of the biggest of those is whether or not it is intended to be used to play classical-type music using classical guitar technique. Doing so requires a higher action.

If the nylon-string guitar is going to be used for strumming or fingerpicking - essentially played much like a steel string guitar - the action can be considerably lower.

A nylon string guitar usually has more neck relief that its steel string counterpart.

It sounds like the guitar should be assessed by a qualified repair person who can tell you what it needs, if anything, or if it should be returned to the seller.
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