Setting Up Your Tune-o-Matic Guitar: Bridge Action Height Adjustment (Step 2 of 4)

John Carruthers shows us the proper way to set the action on a Tune-o-Matic Bridge. This video is step 2 of a 4 part series. Videos include adjusting the Truss Rod, Bridge, Nut and Intonation on a Tune-o-Matic

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[schwarg]

i made the mistake of screwing around with the screws on my tuneomatic years ago when i first got my guitar. I had no idea what it was for. now i have no idea how far off the action is and i don't really have experience in fixing things like this. can i just adjust it on either side till it's at a comfortable setting? or should i go to a luthier or guitar shop to have it correctly adjusted?

[ElixirStringsMedia]

@schwarg It's probably OK to adjust a little on your own and see if you can get it where you like it, but if you take it to a shop, you'll have the extra comfort of knowing it's right. Sounds like you've been living with it out of whack for awhile; I'd be tempted to turn it over to a pro this time. Sorry that's more of a suggestion than a direct answer!

[sukkahiki666]

So the treble side can be a tiny bit lower than the bass side?

[jd261808]

For the bridge adjustment, how high should the bass side be in 32's and how high on the treble side should it be on 32's?

[jlart11]

This set of videos are great to show us the proper way of setting up our bridges, now can you tell us the precise measurements to get a good string height (action)? tia

[necronorris]

@schwarg Ugh. I did the same thing=/

[danthegrimman]

his got the same computer tower i have!!!

[jixxxxer17]

these are the best instructions so far that i have found, easy to follow and concise with good results when you actually try them yourself. wonderful videos and thanks for sharing !

[full0darkn3ss]

next to ernie b's. elixirs are the best!