kom
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Help: Proper string height for Tar
(Apologies for off-topic post. I'm have a hard time getting an answer to this question and am hoping someone here has some experience with the
tar.)
I recently bought a tar from an online store in Turkey. I like the instrument, but the action is high, which makes it challenging to play. I'm new to
the tar and I don't know if this is normal and I need to adapt to it, or if I need to lower the string height.
Here are the "rough" measurements (fretboard to string):
1st fret: 3.17mm
7th-16th fret: ~6.35mm
Questions:
Is this string height normal for the tar?
If not, what is the proper height and what's the right way to lower the action?
Thanks in advance, I really appreciate the help.
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coolsciguy
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Hi Kom,
I don't play the Tar but have friends who can guide you. Please pm me your Email address and I'll put you in touch. From what I read the action at end
of fretboard should not exceed 5mm and if it does, skin needs adjustments.
Hope this helps
-- Amir
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kom
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Thanks! Just sent you a message.
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