Broken down into steps, a mandolin setup is not that complicated and, done properly, will dramatically increase your enjoyment of the instrument. I shoot for twelve thousandths (0.012) of an inch clearance under the G and D, and ten thousandths (0.010) under the A and E. I check string height by measuring the distance between the top of the first fret and the bottom of the string using a feeler gauge. String height is adjusted by filing the nut slots until the strings are at the proper height. If the strings are too low, they will buzz when played open. If the strings are too high at the nut, it’s really tough to fret, and the intonation in the first position can be sharp. There’s one step left, checking string height at the nut, and it has an enormous impact on how the mandolin plays in the first position. Measuring Gap between strings and first fret using a feeler gauge
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