I purchased a beginner mandolin a few months ago and am starting to try to learn on it and have noticed it seems that I get more buzzing than I would like and would appreciate a little feedback. I will include settings that I am able to measure.
12 Fret String height G - .060"
12 Fret String height E - .050"
Neck relief at 7 fret - G- .003"
1st Fret string height -G - .030"
1st Fret string height - E- .017"
I was not sure and was wondering what the standard (ball park) measurement should be for the relief on most mandolins? I had seen where some people say the measurements at the 12th fret were about what I have. I guess I will also need to make a straight edge to check the neck straightness in case I need to level the frets just in case any of the frets are a little high. I presume on one of these they do not have to be off much to create buzzing. Thanks for any info.
Frank
New Mexico
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