Strings n the neck being quite a distance away

[sopazies]

Hi guys
Its my maiden post here so aint sure if this is the right place.
Anw currently i have a semi-acoustic guitar which i find very hard to play with.
The problem is due to the strings n the neck being quite a distance away from each other thus playing it hurts my finger. So what can be done to reduce that distance?
Thanks in advance

Cheers

 

[edyeo123]

if im not wrong, ur guitar has high action, which means the strings from the fretboard is high. i suggest u bring it to a guitar shop for a setup.

if not you can DIY, file down the guitar saddle/nut, but not recommend since your guitar has a pickup.

Try searching what is "guitar setup" all about 1st, get a better idea of it.

 

[EugeneSmasher]

Either high action or warped neck. Perhaps it is better to let a professional fix it. Bring it to the shop you bought it from, and ask for a setup.

 

[sopazies]

Thanks alot guys..
Actually it is quite new..
Didnt really test it while i was at the shop.. was a grab n go thing.. big mistake..
Yeah i guess it a high action.. will take ur advices and sent it to a pro for a setup..
Thanks again

 

[diastole]

hah i actually just sand it down on my own..