Should classical guitars have high action?

Many classical players find out that a higher action lets them hit the strings harder without buzzing and permits louder volume playing. Those with an aggressive touch will enjoy a higher tension guitar than a lower one. A low action, incidentally, would be around 3.5/2.5mm for 6th/1st strings.

How much action should a classical guitar have?

GUITAR ACTION The recommended action for the classical guitar is 4mm for the sixth string and 3mm for the first string, taking as a reference the top of the 12th fret and the lower part of the string whilst the instrument is properly tuned.

Does action affect tone?

The “action” of your guitar — meaning the height of the strings off the fretboard — definitely affects your guitar tone. The higher the action, the more open your instrument sounds. High action can often increase sustain and give your notes a nicer resonance than a lower action.

Is the 12th fret on a guitar good?

Tuned to standard. Action is perfect, very playable, some buzzing between 10th and 12th fret, but not difficult to fix. The guitar is in extremely good condition considering its age. There are no structural issues at all, the guitar plays very well. The guitar has been refinnished at some point in its life.

How long has the Twelfth Fret repair shop been operating?

For 40 years, The Twelfth Fret Repair Shop has been building, repairing and maintaining fretted stringed instruments for musicians, the world over.

How tall is the 12th String on a guitar?

Action height at 12th fret: 1st string – 2.5 mm; 6th string – 3.5 mm; String height at bridge: 1st string – 10.0 mm; 6th string – 10.0 mm; Soundboards designed for use with either light or normal tension strings.

What makes a classical guitar a good fit?

THE FRETS, ACTIONS OF STRINGS, DISTANCES OF STRINGS, THE NECK IS A PERFECT FIT FOR ME. THE BEAUTIFUL DYNAMIC TONES IT CREATES SURPASSES MOST GUITARS I’VE PLAYED. THE WEIGHT IS SO LIGHT…