Complete Guitar Setup: Easy Step-By-Step Guide

***Update*** I’ve misplaced the decimal point in the neck relief tables! They should read: “: “ 9.5“ to 12“: “ 15“ to 17“: “ Setting up your electric guitar can completely change how it feels and sounds for the better! In this video, I’ll show you my easy step-by-step method to setup an electric guitar. Here’s a link to everything I use in this video (links to Amazon - as an Amazon Associate, I’ll earn a small commission on qualifying purchases!): Tools required: - a phillips head screwdriver - a ruler that can measure in 64ths of an inch - a hex key that’s the right size for your truss rod - Either a hex key (for Strat style bridges) or flathead screwdriver (for tune-o-matic bridges) - A capo - A set of feeler gauges - a set of new guitar strings - A guitar tuner (one that can take a direct signal from your guitar) I’m using the GrooveTech Stagehand Guitar Tech Kit which includes everything I’m using except the truss rod hex key, strings, and tuner. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 How often to set up your guitar 00:59 Tools required 01:51 Step 1: Change your strings 02:33 Step 2: Neck relief 05:17 Step 3: String height 07:16 Step 4: Pickup height 08:45 Step 5: Intonation 10:41 Final thoughts