Helpful Articles & Guitar Reviews
Thousands of new guitar models and gadgets keep hitting the market. This makes finding the best guitar or guitar related products an even greater challenge without having a trustworthy guide. Make informed decisions and avoid getting burned when buying your guitar gear.
Looking for the Best Low-watt Tube Amp?
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Store Your Guitars in Stunning Style
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Squier by Fender Standard Stratocaster Electric Guitar Review
The Squier by Fender Standard Stratocaster at a Glance: How would you like to be able to enjoy playing on a Fender Stratocaster, without … Read More
The Battle of Coordination: How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
Singing and Playing Guitar Simultaneously: Steps to Become a Pro As anyone who’s sang in front of a group (or even just a mirror!) … Read More
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How To Set Up A Guitar
"You should play so that if your mom hears you on the radio, she knows it's you."
- Les Paul
Being able to express yourself fully is also a matter of having your guitar set up so that it allows you to do so. Knowing how to set up a guitar, whether for yourself or for compensation, is like most other skills; a matter of time, experience, and good guidance.
Typical Guitar Repair Problems
A few common problems we all deal with at one time or another as guitar players:
- Buzzing, rattling
- High action
- Tuning issues
And many more of course.
Before you begin buying setup tools and tackling the job with new found wide eyed zeal, let's make a couple of things very clear:
Above all, you must realize when you’re in over your head, call in the cavalry, admit defeat and get your guitar into the hands of a pro. A tail between your legs is preferable to having your head up your own butt. Know your limits.
That being said, you CAN do it. With the right mindset, guidance and working environment, which can be incredibly modest, you can achieve remarkable results. There are three rules of a guitar setup that represent the basic principles of an organized, educated approach to achieving your ultimate goal – setting up your guitar to its maximum potential.
Three Rules Of A Perfect Guitar Setup
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