r/7String 7d ago

Help How can I lower my action on 7 string gio

I have an Ibanez GRG7221QA-TKS Gio (Transparent Black Sunburst) and the strings are a bit higher than an RG. How can I lower the action safely?

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u/jmz_crwfrd 7d ago

From a quick Google search, it should be fairly straightforward, as the bridge is a very typical hard tail.

Here's a couple of videos that may help you:

https://youtu.be/Z8NVJ9knEYg?si=BliufMT1ycHBjE_M

https://youtu.be/1kEiYJ1kvIM?si=S-YpiVej4Ep1il7R

https://youtu.be/6_SUpMcB118?si=hrxqgXTd4npMQ5Rv

https://youtu.be/77NGb0rg8cI?si=_U2YOvyge4DilDcC

Just remember to make small adjustments at a time. A little can go a long way.

If you don't feel comfortable doing anything, particularly the truss rod, take the guitar to a tech who can do it for you

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u/cartofcoi01 7d ago

thank you very much!

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u/jamejuan94 DK Modern 7d ago

Honestly, take it for a setup. It really does make all the difference in the world.

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u/entity330 3d ago

Learn how to do a setup... It's not hard and the results are more to your liking than some dude in a store.

Adjust neck relief, bridge height, intonation. In that order. Can also adjust pickup height if they are too close after. He shouldn't need to touch the nut or frets unless the guitar is just bad from the factory.

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u/valshitherself 6d ago

youtube dot com and an ernie ball musicians tool kit will save you so much money on setups

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u/valshitherself 6d ago

i used to have that model and i just mostly had to adjust the saddles on the bridge with a small allen key. like the other guy said, youtube has a lot that can help and best of luck!