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Once again, it's time for the FNGT!

If you don't know how this works, . That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down.

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**Once again, it's time for the FNGT!** If you don't know how this works, [click this link](https://fngt.gq/index.php?page=intro). That link will take you to another site to give you some additional information and tell you about some of our off-site features. That's also the site where we will host the weekly guitar threads, should Poal go down. **NOTE:** That site is by invitation only. If you want an invite, and you're a regular participant, then just ask Crazy, or myself. If you do know what's going on, you probably don't need to click that link - but you may want to, to make sure you know of the other features, such as the archive or a separate forum that's invite only. Remember, we are guests here on Poal. Let's act like it. If you're interested in supporting Poal, then [you can donate](https://poal.co/donate).

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Lol yeah by a hair!

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If I setup my own guitar, or have it done for me, we always aim for OEM spec - and then slightly lower. The OEM has a spec and you can look it up usually. Though, you kinda know it after a while.

That spec is usually high - 'cause they don't want the chance of a guitar buzzing when they play it at the store. So, we aim for slightly lower than spec. Even Martin does this. The height on 'em is an absurd action height, just so they don't buzz if someone plays them vigorously in the guitar store.

It's kinda a marketing thing, but they've done this for decades - as long as I remember.

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They should set them up for best playability at the store. I would think that would result in more sold

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They make 'em higher than needed 'cause necks change shape in stores with varied humidity and other conditions. From a marketing standpoint, where few people know about setting up their guitar, it's a great idea. Everyone else just pays extra for a setup or does it themselves.

On that note, I'm gonna hit the sack. I'm still quarantining myself, so I'm all alone. I might as well catch some sleep. I'll definitely be around tomorrow. There's a big race on.