how low is low?

[LeafTek]

I always hear about people playing with "low" action, but what is exactly considered low? My guitar is set up at 3/64 at both low and high E. Is that low? I'm curious to know how low people keep thier action especially if they play fast, like shred style.

 

[yeet_SAY_jama]

yeah, tell us damnit!

 

[Yngvai X]

Ive read Stanley Jordan say that for someone who does a lot of legato or tapping that its best to make sure the distance at the 12th fret of the high e is no more than the thickness of a penny. Thats how mine is, maybe a smidgen higher.

 

[Mr. Shred-ididle]

Mine is a little bit higher Yngvai, but i also use thick strings, so it feels good to me.