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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: hamfist on January 31, 2009, 09:15:44 AM

Title: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: hamfist on January 31, 2009, 09:15:44 AM: I'm trying to set up my new tele to my liking. Using the resource on the Fender website - http://www.fender.co.uk/support/telecaster.php as a base guide.

In adjusting the truss rod, it asks me to measure the gap between the the string and the 8th fret, when 1st fret and last fret are depressed. Straightforward enough.

But ..... I'm supposed to do this on the 6th string. Is that the High E or the low E ?

yeah, doofus question I know.
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: WezV on January 31, 2009, 09:19:05 AM: personally i check both sides, but usually its the low string that will tell you most of what you need to know
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: hamfist on January 31, 2009, 10:08:56 AM: Quote from: WezV on January 31, 2009, 09:19:05 AM
personally i check both sides, but usually its the low string that will tell you most of what you need to know

THanks Wez, they suggest 0.010" for the 6th (low E) string. What sort of measurement would be appropriate for the High E ?
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: WezV on January 31, 2009, 10:23:03 AM: your looking for about the same amount of relief across the neck, the only reason i check both sides is to check consistency and neck stability
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: hamfist on January 31, 2009, 10:39:02 AM: Quote from: WezV on January 31, 2009, 10:23:03 AM
your looking for about the same amount of relief across the neck, the only reason i check both sides is to check consistency and neck stability

Great. Thanks a lot Wez !
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: Roobubba on January 31, 2009, 03:24:04 PM: I have some helpful advice for setting up your tele!
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: hamfist on January 31, 2009, 04:58:31 PM: Quote from: Roobubba on January 31, 2009, 03:24:04 PM
I have some helpful advice for setting up your tele!

I bet you do Roo !!!!!!!!!!! :flak:
Title: Re: Dim question about setting up my tele
Post by: MrBump on February 01, 2009, 08:57:50 AM: Quote from: Roobubba on January 31, 2009, 03:24:04 PM
I have some helpful advice for setting up your tele!

... does it have ANYTHING to do with lighter fluid..?

Mark.