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Author:  Dan of SC [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:16 am ]
Post subject:  high string action
Why do some players prefer slightly higher string action? It always seemed to me the lower the better so long as youhave no string buzz, but I've heard that some players prefer a slightly higher action. What is the purpose of this? Thanks, Danny
Author:  Tony_in_NYC [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:39 am ]
Post subject:  Re: high string action
Machismo.
Or, some people like chocolate, some like vanilla. It's personal preference. But, if you are a heavy strummer, you will get buzzing with "normal" action, so you would want it higher so when you beat on it, it won't buzz.
Author:  Clay S. [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 7:51 am ]
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Slight changes in action height can make big changes in tone and volume. If you can stand the cheese grater and don't rip the bridge off, some guitars will sound better with high actions.
Author:  StevenWheeler [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:06 am ]
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Some players who do a lot of string bending will like the action a bit higher so the other strings get moved out of the way as opposed to sliding under their finger during a bend.
Author:  Chris Pile [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 11:32 am ]
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Different strokes for different folks....
Author:  Tom West [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 2:58 pm ]
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Some folks play harder then others.....!
Tom
Author:  nyazzip [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 3:16 pm ]
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it is easier to mute chords with higher action- you just very slightly relax the fret hand and the strings are off the board....
Author:  Ryan Mazzocco [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 8:34 pm ]
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StevenWheeler wrote:
Some players who do a lot of string bending will like the action a bit higher so the other strings get moved out of the way as opposed to sliding under their finger during a bend.


I set up most of the gear in my band. our front man likes really low action, and I understand why, but he always complains when he plays my guitars because the action is "too high." as if I don't know how to fix it on my own guitar even though I always have his set up perfectly. duh
Anyway, Yes that is exactly the reason for me. I play lots of bendy rock/blues leads and if I play on a guitar with low action the string I am bending tends to slip out from under my finger and I lose it. If the action is a bit higher it gives just the right amount of resistance to keep it where it needs to be.
Author:  Eric Reid [ Mon Dec 02, 2013 9:05 pm ]
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High action also facilitates Freddie Green style comping--where you're holding down one or two strings, and left hand damping the rest.
Author:  WilbPorter [ Tue Dec 03, 2013 7:49 am ]
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I like higher action on my personal guitars. I use a heavy pick when I strum but I like the ( at least the appearance of ) louder volume with a slightly higher action. Action changes noticeably where I live between winter and summer due to humidity changes
Author:  Dave Baley [ Tue Dec 03, 2013 11:41 pm ]
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Hammer ons, pull offs, and HOPOs don't sound as good if the action is too low.
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