How do you raise guitar strings?

Question

how do u raise them?

besides tightening them

how do u adjust bridge

Answer 1

It depends on what kind of guitar you're talking about, but here's a link to a tutorial:

http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/action.htm

Answer 2

It depends on why you need to raise the strings. The usual answer is that they are buzzing or won't play past a certain point on the neck. It also depends on the guitar. Is it acoustic or electric?

First you need to make sure that the neck is straight. With the strings in place and tuned. Look down the line of the neck by holding the guitar up so that you can eyeball the edge of the neck down it's length.
It should be relatively straight. If not then it may need professional help. Some necks have a truss rod inside of them to adjust for bowing but have a limited range. Otherwise, it will take expensive luthier work.
If there are no obvious curves to it. Then adjusting the bridge may solve a buzzing issue. Most electric guitars have two way adjustable bridges. Up and down and length adjustment. Length is for tuning. It should be obvious what tool is needed for the height adjustment.
Some acoustics have a height adjustment. It usually looks like two screws on either side of the bridge. On others the bridge has two parts. The saddle which is the larger piece of wood that is in contact with the guitar body. The bridge itself is a piece of plastic that sits in a slot in the saddle. This can be replaced with a taller one and are usually shortened to fit the guitar. Take note of what kind of bridge piece is in the saddle. Some have bevels on them that is important for the guitars overall tuning.
I would suggest taking the guitar to a decent music store and having someone look at it and make suggestions. If the guitar is wacked and you have limited funds, you can always rig it to work until you can get another one. If it's an older high grade guitar it may be worth having a pro fix it. Best of luck. I hope this helped some.

Answer 3

On most modern guitars one can raise the action on the strings by changing the bridge near the hale in the guitar. most are made of plastic you can loosen your strings and take it to a music store ans get one a little higher
(wider)If you an expensive guitar it would be better to take it to a pro. and get it set up. You could have other problems with high frets
or vent neck causing your guitar to buzz on some strings.Some have rods in the neck that can be adjusted, but I still recommend a professorial setup.

Answer 4

Me think If your instrument not have visible screws best way raise strings is to loosen all strings and remove old bridge, replace with new taller bridge.

Must find guitar store that have lots of guitars and teach lessons. Ask them which bridge best for your ukelele. Take in, show them what have. That best way.

UGH!!!!

Answer 5

you don't need to touch the bridge. Buy the fitting that fits over the nut, giving you a higher nut and raised strings

Answer 6

You have to raise the bridge. I just took my bass to a music shop.

Answer 7

You need to loosen the strings enough to install a bigger bridge, "Where's the confounded bridge?"

Answer 8

Put shims under the bridge.

Answer 9

you have to adjust the bridge

Answer 10

With a lot of love and discipline.