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AVRI setup specs?
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:05 am
by MirageIndigo
What action heights are people aiming for with their AVRIs? I have a 58/62 hybrid with the 7.5" radius, r/w board and a mastery bridge.
At the moment I have a .75deg shim and I tried to match the Mastery radius to the 7.5". My non-wound G sticks out like sore thumb and I'm getting fretout on bent notes on the high E above fret 14. This is somewhat to be expected, but I'm curious what action people are running, particularly on the treble side.
I will likely need to dress in a slight fall off on the treble side, but I'm curious what action I should be aiming for.
Re: AVRI setup specs?
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 3:43 pm
by schoolie
Action is a matter of personal preference. I like 1/16" at the 12th fret,on all strings. I don't have a problem with 1 step bends in the upper frets with 7 1/4" radius, as long as the frets are level and there is some fall-away.
Re: AVRI setup specs?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:08 am
by ChrisDesign
I recommend getting the Sketchy Setups: Fender Offsets book. It covers all the stereo elements you need:
https://hazeguitars.gumroad.com/l/NlyNiC
Re: AVRI setup specs?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:11 am
by ChrisDesign
But to answer your question, I put a capo in the first fret and measure at the 17th fret. I have:
Low E: 5/64
High E: 4/64
This is a pretty standard setup. If you play hard, go for 6/64 and 5/64. If you play light try 4/64 and 3/64. Action is personal, and depends on the neck’s frets. If you cannot play well at 5 and 4 64th, get a fret dress.
Re: AVRI setup specs?
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2021 11:12 am
by ChrisDesign
MirageIndigo wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 9:05 am
What action heights are people aiming for with their AVRIs? I have a 58/62 hybrid with the 7.5" radius, r/w board and a mastery bridge.
At the moment I have a .75deg shim and I tried to match the Mastery radius to the 7.5". My non-wound G sticks out like sore thumb and I'm getting fretout on bent notes on the high E above fret 14. This is somewhat to be expected, but I'm curious what action people are running, particularly on the treble side.
I will likely need to dress in a slight fall off on the treble side, but I'm curious what action I should be aiming for.
If you’re fretting out on a bend: get a fret dress.