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I want to learn to set-up my guitar properly, intonation, string height, bridge springs (it's a strat), etc. Does anyone know good books or websites that explain how to do all of these things?
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This is a link to a PDF from Fender's Mr Gearhead called 5 steps to great guitar setup.
Guitar Setup PDF~Sid
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
yup - dan erlewine's "how to make your electric guitar play great" .. less than $14 from amazon .. his other one is great too
good luck
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
yeah, Mr. Gearhead is the best place to start for a strat...
a lot of the rest is trial and error, finding how one thing affects another, such as the trem screws in the rear affecting the height and feel of the trem
Mr Gearhead shows some of the tools you'll need - feeler gauges, a 6" metal General rule, and a good tuner"music heals"
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
I'd recommend this book as well. He covers all the bases (and then some) and shows you how to make homeade tools, tips and tricks, etc. A great investment for just a little coin.Originally posted by tone4daysyup - dan erlewine's "how to make your electric guitar play great" .. less than $14 from amazon .. his other one is great too
good luck
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
I did a post on Intonation in the Vault, which is on Rainmaker's thread. That'll teach you how to intonate a guitar to perfection.Originally posted by Boogie BillComment
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Anything from Dan Erlewine is going to be first rate. That's the Amazon stuff that was linked above.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT TO EVERYONE! I reference it now and then still after having it a few years.Comment
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
The biggest thing is to not be afraid to give it a try. Slow, small steps are the way to do it.
Remember, no matter how messed up you think you'll make it, there's a tech right around the corner to correct your mal-adjustments.
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
Try 21frets.com
It has tons of info on setting up a guitar, schematics, and a lot of little helpful tips. It is a great source for anything you need to know about guitars.
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/tutorial1.htm has a few good guides.
As Scott_F said, just do it. After your first job (or two) you'll be comfortable with everything and you'll be able to do the same job a tech would, minus the cost.I have become, comfortably numb.Comment
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That book by Dan Erlewine was one of the books I was looking at on www.bn.com
Can someone tell me what the difference between these two books is though?
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Wow i shoulda just bought a book, i cant believe i spent so much to have it done at a shop!Epiphone Les Paul Studio (59 neck and JB bridge)
Marshall Valvestate 8080 (80 watts)
Korg AX1500G multi-fx
RAT
Boss PH-1r
Ibanez cf-7
Ibanwz ts-7
Danelectro tremolo
Vintage RAT - needs a fix!
Not much else - it does the job
Dooogz is taking a break from SD - ill be back soon crew!Comment
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Can anyone help me decide between these two books? My local Barnes and Nobles/Borders Book stores dont have either one.Originally posted by TwitchThat book by Dan Erlewine was one of the books I was looking at on www.bn.com
Can someone tell me what the difference between these two books is though?
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/boo...79302917&itm=1:banana: :banana: :dance: :banana: :banana:Comment
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Re: Learning to set-up a guitar...
the 'how to make you electric guitar play great' book is focused on electrics with good tips for dealing with problems that come up ... the other is more comprehensive and includes acoustics
if i had to pick one, i'd get the 'electric' one
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Is it not the glory of the people of America that, whilst they have paid a decent regard to the opinions of former times and other nations, they have not suffered a blind veneration for antiquity, for custom, or for names, to overrule the suggestions of their own good sense, the knowledge of their own situation, and the lessons of their own experience?" - James Madison - Federalist #14Comment
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