Q: How high should my action be?

A: As a rule of thumb, you should be able to put the fingernail of your pinky on the highest fret and feel the ma string gently touching your finger. Usually this translates to about 7/16 of an inch. The range can be from 1/4 to 1/2 of an inch. Lower action can cause buzzing on the frets, especially when you do a meend (pull), if the frets are not correctly balanced. As with any stringed instrument, higher action may give you more volume, and sharper attack, but be harder on your fingers.