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.006" may be too low. I run .010" at the 8th fret on my guitars (also fret at the 15th.)

Where are you measuring your action and how high is it under the bass strings?

For reference, here's the numbers I use in my basic setup.

And here's a video I made going into more detail about how I setup my Eclipses (and every other electric I own.)

Hey Pushead, Thanks for responding!

I use this https://www.musicnomadcare.com/Products/Truss-Rod-String-Action-Gauge-Bundle/ to measure everything. For Action Height, I measure at the 12th fret while fretting the 1st fret. My action is now pretty high too. Low E at about 0.07.


I did the same steps in your video (I noticed you fretted more on the 17th fret where the neck meets the body) and I gave more relief since it was still buzzing. I adjusted a lot more little by little and measured again and the low E is still buzzing on the 6th fret and up. The A string is sounding better when fretted.

I don't know if I should give more relief because the 0.10 feeler gauge is now lightly touching the 8 and 9th frets and the low E. (I'm assuming that's the sweet spot)

Any tips to go from here?

Thanks again and awesome youtube channel! (I hope to have a dozen Eclipse guitars as well)

I find that's the sweet spot for me. I know people who suggest .012" for relief. it's a small difference, but it may help.

You may also find that you'd benefit from a fret leveling and recrowning the frets. Having it done can make a big difference, but it is an expense. I think somewhere in the $100-150 range in my part of the world.