How to Adjust the String Action on an Acoustic Guitar... the Simple Way

This Norman B18 Protege acoustic guitar has a string action that is a little too high for the owner's liking. The string height can be lowered by shaving a little off the saddle but you need to take some careful measurements and use a little simple math...there is a simple way to make these calculations. Enjoy the video!
-Steve Roy
www.manotickstringworks.com
Ottawa, Ontario
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[@jamescarpenter4777]

Beautiful guitar!

[@tiggs5591]

Good explanation of the process.

[@sentpacking3879]

and one more great video. Thx As a side bar here, I'd love to see your setup bench and tools .

[@johndelconte9915]

Norma is made by a company called Godin in Canada. Seagull are also made by Godin in Canada. I Have one of the same model you’re working on here. They’re not bad at all for the money.

[@taimoormir4260]

What's the proper order in which these adjustments are to made? I have seen many videos on RUclips and it seems like everyone has a different opinion. If you sand the saddle, wont that effect the string height at first fret? And if you lower the action at the first fret, wont that effect the action at 12th fret?

[@ManotickGuitarTech]

Check your nut action first to see if it is too high or low or just right; adjust the neck relief; adjust the string height then check k the nut action and adjust if necessary.