Article: A guitar with high action will require more force from your fingers to press the strings down. You can adjust the truss rod on most guitars with an Allen wrench. It is easy to damage your neck, and you should take your guitar to a trusted repair shop for an easy adjustment. Also high action can be due to other causes such as neck angle, bridge height, and shallow nut slots. These are additional reasons to see a good guitar repair person.  If you cannot afford to have your guitar's action fixed by a repair technician, consider using a capo on the first fret of the guitar as a temporary alternative.  Placing a capo on the first fret helps bring the strings closer to the frets. Some guitars require you to remove the neck to access the truss rod. Neck shapes play a major role in the comfort of playing.  Different brands and styles of guitar offer many neck styles and shapes to their customers. Always try out a guitar before buying it.  Be sure to play it up and down the neck, using both barre and open cords. Similar to buying a new pair of shoes, you want to try out guitars that not only sound great, but also feel right.  For certain models of guitars, such as most Fenders, have bolt-on necks so you can change the neck of your current guitar. Still go to a repair person to do this because there is some fine fitting involved. Other instruments, such as most Gibsons, have glued-in necks and changing the neck can be a costly process. Fat necks are usually viewed in the guitar world as sturdy and reliable necks. This style of neck could be difficult for beginners. Try out several styles of necks before making any decisions. Prepare for soreness and stiffness. With that in mind, a novice guitarist should not expect to have the same level of stamina exhibited by a more experienced guitarist.  If pain in your fretting hand persists for longer than two days, you should let a doctor examine your hand.   Your body lets you know something is wrong whenever pain becomes acute.  Unlike weightlifting, where some pain is gain, in the guitar world persistent pain could mean trouble.

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Adjust the action of your guitar’s neck. Try different neck shapes. Seek medical assistance if pain persists.