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Robbie O'Brien
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The plans I am using call for an action of 5/32 or 4mm at the 12th fret. This seems extrememly high for me and I am shooting for an action of about 2mm. Does this seem about right for those who build and play ukes?
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When I made mine ( a Tenor) I set it at 2.5 mm. I am not sure where it is now, but as I recall this was not problem.


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Depends on how vigorously you strum it! I can see how some folks might need a higher action.

I like mine at about .100 to .125 inches where the neck meets the body.

I seem to remember reading somewhere that David Hurd sets his at about 3/32 or .90 inches.


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I set mine right at .090 everyone seems to like that.

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