Action measurement at the 12th fret?

My ideal:
Low E = 6/64ths"
High E = 4/64ths"
Relief = .006"
Nut slots = as low as they can go!

[KevinH]

Curious, especially for those that use really low action, are you measuring the strings open or are you using a capo on the 1st fret? I always measure mine open but I know not everyone does.

[EZYPIKINS]

Only thing I measure with 1st fret fretted is neck relief. So my #6 string at the 12th is just a hair shy of the thickness of a dime.

[Jim Comeaux]

Originally Posted by Mezner

I prefer 2mm on the low e end which is about 0.78 inches or so. Low enough for easy finger style, high enough to prevent buzz when I want to dig in a bit more.

I do believe that you left out a 0 on that low E measurement. Unless, of corse, that you really do want a bit more than 3/4” relief at that point.

[UncleJesse]

Originally Posted by Silly Moustache

All of my guitars are set up with the same action but, of course they all move from time to time.

Most are about .100- .110" bass and .080-.090" treble.
Relief is usually about .007" (=/-)

I like mine like this. A shade higher than 6/64 and with some relief so that I don't get any buzzing with a heavy hand.

[davenumber2]

Originally Posted by AndrewG

I have no idea. I do my setups by feel; if it feels right and sounds right, it is right. No two guitars are the same, so what feels right on one may not do so with another given the same measurements, hence my setups vary between instruments.

Same here.