String Action Setup And Gauges; Adjustment Of The Trussrod - Framus Diablo Pro Gebrauchsanleitung

3) String Action Setup and Gauges

String Action Setup:
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turn should be perceived as comfortable by the majority of players.
Due to the physical characteristics of wood and strings in conjunction with the vibration
process please keep in mind that with a very low string action setup, string buzzing is quite
possible. The guitar has an optimal setup when your individual requirements are met. String
gauge, playing techniques, pick gauge, string attack, are all variables that cannot be
considered when performing a factory setup.
Standard String Gauges (Framus Strings):
6-String 25,5" Scale
Cleartone EMP 009", 011", 016", 026", 036", 046"
6-String 24,75" String
Cleartone EMP 010", 013", 017", 026", 036", 046"
Wolf Hoffmann Signature 25,5"
Cleartone EMP 010", 013", 017", 026", 036", 046"
How often should I change strings?
Changing strings is a matter of individual preference. It also depends on many different
factors. Hand sweat and inappropriate room conditions can attack the strings and negatively
influence the sound of the guitar and its playability. We recommend changing the strings
once or twice a month to ensure brilliant tone and playability.
4) Truss Rod Adjustment
The neck is setup correctly if it has a slight forward bow. You can verify the neck's relief by
pressing the lowest string at the first and last fret (simultaneously). The gap between fret and
string should be approximately between 0.1 and 0.3 mm (100µ-300µ) at the 9th fret. This
value is independent from the actual string action setup of the instrument.
, optimal string action setup is predetermined, which in
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clockwise = back bow, fretboard straitens
counter clockwise = forward bow
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