[Hummingbird 1+ Year Setup = Thrilled]

20 hours ago, BoSoxBiker said:

I converted and rounded the measurements to reflect the same units of measurements I was using and placed beside in bold. Hopefully someone will point out any mistakes.

- neck relief 0.25 mm (.010") at 8 fret .....
-action on 12th fret E(6) = 3 mm (7.5/64th)
-action on 12th fret E(1) = 2.5 mm (6.25/64th)
-strings height at 1st fret = 0.75mm  E(6) (.029")
-string height at 1st fret = 0.40 mm E(1) (.016")

I don't know what the factory specs are, but I do know that I've seen them listed differently from time to time. There was a checklist in my case when i bought mine new 3 years ago.  Here's what was hand-written on the spaces provided. Keep in mind, this is done in the relatively dry climate of Bozeman. I'm in a more humid climate and it came in a bit thicker.

- neck relief = Not even a space for it.
-Action 12th L=5, H =3  *which I assume is 5/64th(2mm) and 3/64th(1.2mm)
-Action 1st L=23, H=16 *I assume that's .023"(0.58mm) and .016"(0.40mm)

I've seen a few things. According to a book written by the Stewmac Luthier, Dan Erlewine, factory spec neck relief was .012"(0.30mm) I do not recall what mine was. My latest Gibson came in at .010"(0.25mm), but I do not recall whether that was bench or playing position.

As Gibson and everyone else says, and I'm sure you know already, these are all sort of rough guidelines. It has to do with playing style, preferences and how much you can get away with due to other factors like the net set angle and level frets. Leveling my frets was the biggest thing that allowed me to get the low action I wanted without serious buzzing. It all started with that Fret Rocker on Stewmac, but I'm sure the same could be accomplished with a series of small straight-edges.

You've been measuring. Are you just curious, or is there something you're trying to improve?

Thanks for your reply,
I just measure  and want to compare to original Gibson specs. I  know that bluegrass , etc.  players want higher action. I am sort of in-between blues fingerpicking and bluegrass. My setup suits me fine in my climate.

Thanks again

[Hummingbird 1+ Year Setup = Thrilled]

Hello!

I have Gibson Hummingbird Early 60'  made in 1999.
I set it up as follows:
- neck relief 0.25 mm at 8 fret with capo on 1st fret and pressed on 17th fret (E 6)
-action on 12th fret E(6) = 3 mm
-action on 12th fret E(1) = 2.5 mm
-strings height at 1st fret = 0.75mm  E(6)
-string height at 1st fret = 0.40 mm E(1)
strings gauge  = .012-.054  DR Sunbeams

all measured and  done with Stew mac tools.

I wander do you know Gibson factory spec  for the setup?

Thanks
best regards

[Ginson Hummingbird Early 60' action on strings]

Hello,

 

Does anybody know factory setting on string actions at 12th  and 1st fret?
String gauges are .012-.53
Thanks
Regards
 

[What does these factory setup notes mean?]

Hello,

Does anybody know original Gibson factory setup ( action on 12th fret  , and 1st fret ) . string gauges  for Hummingbird  Early 60'   acoustic guitar are .012-0.53  ?