What is the standard height of a guitar ??

Question

What is the standard height of a guitar ??

Answer 1

Guitar Strap Height

Answer 2

Yes, but I'm not going to explain to you how to fix it I'd have to show you, first off you probably needed a truss rod adjustment and not a bridge adjustment, bridges don't tend to move on an LP unless you screw with them, where as a neck can due to temperature and humidity changes, so now your only real option is to take it to a good shop and have it set up correctly, they will adjust the neck, bridge height, intonation and check for any frets that may need repair, depending on the shop anywhere from $40 to $100 bucks

Answer 3

the fret spacing is what you have to get exactly right



maybe copy another git box

Answer 4

The frets of the guitar mathematically decrease in interval from one fret to the next.



There is a mathematical equation for it based upon the length of the strings from nut to saddle - and different guitar manufacturers may use slightly different lengths - but on any decent guitar the EQUATION will be the same.



As for the "height" do you mean how thick the body is? or how tall the guitar is from strap button to headstocks?



Like other posters have said, this is variable based upon the manufacturer. I would suggest a dreadnought type guitar for a steel-string acoustic.

Answer 5

And don't forget about Martin guitars vs. Martin backpackers (OK, so my brother works for Martin). Don't let my brother know, but in addition to a Martin accoustic, I have a Gibson Dove, a Gibson Epiphone and a Stella parlor guitar. All are different sizes (Dove & Epiphone are similar sizes, tho). Find the one that sounds/feels right to you. Some of the great old blues artists played the smaller parlor guitars.

Answer 6

There is no standard number for all guitars. Think about it. A dreadnaught hollow body is much higher than a Gibson Less Paul. And just look the Gibson Backpacker. It has almost no height at all. Guitar necks can be of different lengths as well and different fret spacings depending on the length of the neck. Look at the difference between a dreadnaught and a child's guitar.



If you are talking about the height of the strings off of the neck, it is the same answer. Depending on the shape and bow of the neck, the nut and bridge height. The fret height.

No standard answer. Let a good tech service your guitar.



What you need to do is just get out there and try them. I would suggest that you spend a few bucks for a good high end unit though. Your fingers will thank you for this. I owned several off brands in my 55 years. I bought a top of line Yamaha and loved it. But then I bought my Gibson Gospel...WOW! This is the same unit as a Hummingbird, only with out the fancy inlays and pick guard.



You can find some great deals at pawn shops and in the classifieds as well.



Good luck Sir.

Answer 7

There really aren't any standards. There are styles of acoustic guitar (dreadnought, jumbo, auditorium), but exact specs vary from brand-to-brand, and even model-to-model! Just play 'em and find one that gives you the sound you're looking for!



Hope this helps.

Answer 8

just get a standard size acoustic guitar

Answer 9

Guitars don't have a measurement of "heighth". There is "length"--- from the top of the headstock (where the tuning pegs are) to the "tail" or "butt-end"---where the sides meet (and the strap connects to the strap button).

There is "width"--- from the hip-to-hip widest point (oneside rests on your leg and your elbow bends over the other when you're playing seated ).

Finally, the "depth" is the measure of the distance between the "face" and the back----about 3 to 4 inches, so that's not what you're referring to either.

So, I'd say the first description is the choice, and the average would probably be ...38 to 40 inches...for a nylon -stringed classical guitar. A steel-stringed "Western dreadnought" style instrument is up to 42 to 45 inches long...tall...whatever.