_Gold!_ Sincerest thanks to Mr. Gruhn, Greg Voros, Uncle Larry and the rest of the family at Gruhn's Guitars for allowing us these peeks into the world at the shop and all of the knowledge it makes available to us. I never walk away from one of Tom's "Gruhn's" videos without a few pearls of wisdom and insight into the world of guitars that I love so very much.
Watching Greg work is one of the true joys of this channel. What an absolute master craftsman. I'd love to see him get together with someone like Artistworks or TrueFire to do a masterclass on setup and basic repair. I'd pay handsomely for that shit. I think most Homeskoolers would.
@@stringlocker I get that, but I watched that guy change a set of strings and learned like four things I didn't know previously. At this point, he could do 45 minutes on strap maintenance and I'd be fucking riveted.
A setup does not matter if you have funky frets. If you have a great fret leveling job it doesn't matter how you set it up it will play good for the most part
I think that Fender recommends setting relief between. 008 and .0016. I've been led to believe that's way too much relief, so I've been going for .004 to .006. That's amazing that Greg Voros goes for .001 to .003. It's awesome to get tips from a true Top Professional. Thanks again for another great lesson.
I have learned more about proper guitar setup from Greg Voros since Uncle Larry started posting these videos than I have in 30 years of playing guitar. Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen.
Watching Uncle Larry restring a guitar is pure Zen...every time I restring a guitar I try to get as close to pitch as possible befor I put the tuner on
Dear Tom, much love to you for always being so generous by sharing your world with us. Such a blessing and privilege to be a part of all this. Happy Father’s Day to you and all the dad subscribers and/or single moms who bring love and joy to their children.
I can't tell you how much I love this shit! I went to a seminar with Steve Morse at one of those ballrooms here in Baltimore. He spent pretty close to an hour on tuning. I tell you, I never forgot it. I was hangin' on every word. The same thing happened here.
Absolutely love it Uncle Larry. I have a dear luthier friend who worked at Gruhn's decades ago, and i love his stories. Now we get modern stories. Always learn something when you bring Greg on. He is clearly a master. Thanks so much.
I really appreciate the human factor of your channel. It’s always real recognise real with you - you are exceptional at what you do and surround yourself with people who are exceptional at their craft. The excellence is at a different level. Happy for you man.
I think you nailed it. It's that human factor. It's not a bunch of hype bs. Tom is pretty honest with his opinion on things and I actually really welcome that in these days. Even if I disagree I appreciate a guy who has some conviction. Good stuff bro.
Happy Dad’s Day, Uncle Larry. Love the way you talk about your children after you drive them to school. It’s a wise and loving dad who appreciates that time spent with them.
Listening 2nd time: both LP's neck pickups are remarkably clear, not woody or bassy. Slightly prefer Burst bridge... has a warmth. But the old 335 is a killer 335. Clean, clear, faint hollow... but ultimately Larry's hands win! That little Marshall Studio is nice... like to hear it cranked.
Thank you boys for making my least favorite activity at least look fun... Happy Father's Day Uncle Larry and ALL the Homeskooler dad's out there👍🍻 On another note the high E on my nocaster rebuild has worn a groove on the high side of the brass saddle of the E&B strings... what's the best way to get rid of that Groove I'm guessing steel wool?
I've been wrapping the G B & E with as many wraps as I can to get them anchored real solid for decades, never had a slippage problem. Love that tuner BTW, I have one and its really good.
Hey Uncle Larry! Greatly appreciate everything you do on your channel. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Would you ever consider discussing your approach (or perhaps you dont have one) on maintaining hand/arm health? Appreciated your sentiment on hearing health on one of your earlier videos, thought it would be great to get your perspective on this topic. I've struggled with tennis elbow for years and have always been curious how the y'all session guys keep your arms, hands and wrists healthy.
I think DR packs their strings like that so people can differentiate the strings. It’s kind of difficult to get an A string and a B string confused. 🤔 I could be wrong though. Happy Father’s Day gentlemen!
I believe I have seen photos/video of a certain Keith Richards on a stylish settee in his den playing a guitar very similar to this beautiful 1934 Gibson L-00...
Alright uncle Larry, I've been meaning to say this for a bit, but always get side tracked. This channel is like me going to the music store as a young lad as you'd say. I'd drink cheap coffee and listen to older cats talk about life and music. Talk a little crap to each other and share war stories. You're like the cool older brother that takes us behind the scenes and tells us his little secrets or tricks of the trade if you will. A lot of us have worked our asses off hoping to get to the big show but for whatever reason we didn't make it. I had moved to Nashville 5 years ago and had to leave when covid hit because touring got shut down. I lost all of my work and had to move to make ends meet for my family. You still give me a chance to peak behind the curtain and see what goes on in the upper end of the music industry. All that said, thank for sharing brother. This channel is a welcome break from the normal grind. It's a bunch of good folks hang'n out at the music store talking crap, making noise and having a good time. Big love, with gratitude Jimmie!
Love it. :) I thought this video disappeared for a bit! DR Nickel Rockers used to be my standard strings. The 2-to-an-envelope strings was OK with me: one wound, one plain. I would have to look closely to distinguish the low E and A, and hi E and B, if they were together.
My fav strings these days (on most guitars, not all) are GHS Burnished Nickel Rockers, but before them I used DR Pure Blues. I figured out the “kink the string” thing by trial & error as their main failure point is the wound strings unraveling over time. I like played-in strings and will usually leave a set on ‘til the intonation goes wonky or a wound string wears down and breaks.
Great video, but as a machinist of 40 years now, I had to chuckle when he said he was “looking” for .001-.003 clearance. The human hair is .003 thick. If he can visually see .001-.003, he needs to be working in aerospace. 😂
Tom, the RUclips algorithm has figured me out and suggested some old Wynonna Judd videos when you were playing with her for things like Letterman and awards shows... just curious if you had any favorite moments/events from the mid 90s. Cheers and happy Father's Day!
Someone may have beat me to it, but they package the strings like that so it’s easier to tell which is which. I also am annoyed by it and I don’t think it’s necessary. Love the videos like this.
Happy Father's Day to you Tom! Another cool vid of just hangin' out with guitars, I was doing some of this yesterday and will be doing a little bit later today. Enjoy your day brother!
Greg is such an awesome bonus to the homeskoolin channel. He's a humble genius for sure. Happy father's day to all!
_Gold!_ Sincerest thanks to Mr. Gruhn, Greg Voros, Uncle Larry and the rest of the family at Gruhn's Guitars for allowing us these peeks into the world at the shop and all of the knowledge it makes available to us. I never walk away from one of Tom's "Gruhn's" videos without a few pearls of wisdom and insight into the world of guitars that I love so very much.
Love that someone is playing Bomb Track by Rage Against The Machine on a mandolin or uke at 10:00 lol.
Greg is the absolute man. I could listen to him talk guitar all day long and then some.
Watching Greg work is one of the true joys of this channel. What an absolute master craftsman.
I'd love to see him get together with someone like Artistworks or TrueFire to do a masterclass on setup and basic repair. I'd pay handsomely for that shit. I think most Homeskoolers would.
I don't want to see anybody setting up a guitar or basic repairs. I would like to see him level some frets and go beyond basic repairs.
@@stringlocker I get that, but I watched that guy change a set of strings and learned like four things I didn't know previously. At this point, he could do 45 minutes on strap maintenance and I'd be fucking riveted.
A setup does not matter if you have funky frets. If you have a great fret leveling job it doesn't matter how you set it up it will play good for the most part
I think that Fender recommends setting relief between. 008 and .0016. I've been led to believe that's way too much relief, so I've been going for .004 to .006.
That's amazing that Greg Voros goes for .001 to .003.
It's awesome to get tips from a true Top Professional. Thanks again for another great lesson.
I have learned more about proper guitar setup from Greg Voros since Uncle Larry started posting these videos than I have in 30 years of playing guitar. Huge thanks to everyone who made this happen.
This video is in HDR for me! Uncle Larry’s gettin high tech! Pretty cool!!
Watching Uncle Larry restring a guitar is pure Zen...every time I restring a guitar I try to get as close to pitch as possible befor I put the tuner on
Dear Tom, much love to you for always being so generous by sharing your world with us. Such a blessing and privilege to be a part of all this. Happy Father’s Day to you and all the dad subscribers and/or single moms who bring love and joy to their children.
I can't tell you how much I love this shit! I went to a seminar with Steve Morse at one of those ballrooms here in Baltimore. He spent pretty close to an hour on tuning. I tell you, I never forgot it. I was hangin' on every word. The same thing happened here.
I love these episodes at Gruhns, thank you guys so much. My favorite 'virtual' hang
You guy are like the Bob Villa and Norm from this old house for guitar. ❤️
Happy Father’s Day Uncle Larry and all the Homeskoolin dad’s
I love these kinda set up guitar talks with Greg. Always learn somethin' cool
Awesome tips for all us home warriors.
Happy Father's Day Uncle Larry. The utmost respect for all you do for us, and those lucky kids...
I've watched several people explain the nut slot setup, but not nearly as educational as this video. Awesome stuff!!
Absolutely love it Uncle Larry. I have a dear luthier friend who worked at Gruhn's decades ago, and i love his stories. Now we get modern stories. Always learn something when you bring Greg on. He is clearly a master. Thanks so much.
Happy Father's Day! Perfect post to watch during nap time.
Happy Father’s Day to all the Home Skoolers and Uncle Larry. Great video, Greg always has awesome info.
Man I really dug this video! Electric to acoustic…perfect! 👍
Happy Father's day Tom, Greg and Homeskoolers the world over!
Man, thanks for the set up lessons! Appreciate you Tom and Greg! Happy Father's Day everybody!
I really appreciate the human factor of your channel. It’s always real recognise real with you - you are exceptional at what you do and surround yourself with people who are exceptional at their craft. The excellence is at a different level. Happy for you man.
I think you nailed it. It's that human factor. It's not a bunch of hype bs. Tom is pretty honest with his opinion on things and I actually really welcome that in these days. Even if I disagree I appreciate a guy who has some conviction. Good stuff bro.
The original locking tuners, never been bettered in my humble opinion 👌😎
When I can sit and learn something on Father's day, life's Sweet! Thanks Unk!
That was great Tom, and big thanks to Greg and Nathan for those tips. Happy Father's day to all!
Thanks for sharing - so interesting to watch these people doing their job!
Happy Dad’s Day, Uncle Larry. Love the way you talk about your children after you drive them to school. It’s a wise and loving dad who appreciates that time spent with them.
Happy Father’s Day guys! Life, guitars and family are all one thing with you guys and it shows in a good way!
Happy Father’s day Tom !
And happy Uncle’s Day !
we’re all so lucky you’re here .
The Admiral came by Gruhn's? So cool!
Best tips I’ve never heard slotting nuts. So cool. Thank you all!
Probably so it's easier to tell em apart ;) Nice guitar.
Great tip on straightening the neck before filing the nut. Greg is awesome. Thank you!
Thanks for the insight everybody.
Killer video. Thanks man . Its a multi watch because - great advice
So glad to have seen Greg again at Guitar Gathering this year. And enjoyed meeting Uncle Larry!
Happy father's day Tom!🎉
Great stuff! Cheers Tom, Greg and Nathan!!
Tom, you sure hang with some great people. Love these field trips.
I’ve never heard of the crimping before you cut the string, love it crucial thanks fellas 🎸🤙🙏
I love this stuff. Gonna steal all these tricks! Thanks Larry. This content is truly one of a kind. Thank you and happy fathers day
Greg always with the perfect tips. When you grab youre guitars and its legit love that!!
Great tips. Thank you, Uncle Larry.
Listening 2nd time: both LP's neck pickups are remarkably clear, not woody or bassy. Slightly prefer Burst bridge... has a warmth. But the old 335 is a killer 335. Clean, clear, faint hollow... but ultimately Larry's hands win! That little Marshall Studio is nice... like to hear it cranked.
That's a gorgeous looking headstock.
Love theese trips to Gruhns
Thanks. I’ve changed strings/ set up a tele 100s of times. Still learnt loads by watching you two.
Nice, I have a '36. It's super lightly built and resonant.
2 days ago i filed nut on my j-45 twelve string. That info was helpful, very timely.
Happy Father's Day, Tom! I'm impressed with the tuning by ear...damn on target!
Thank you boys for making my least favorite activity at least look fun...
Happy Father's Day Uncle Larry and ALL the Homeskooler dad's out there👍🍻
On another note the high E on my nocaster rebuild has worn a groove on the high side of the brass saddle of the E&B strings... what's the best way to get rid of that Groove I'm guessing steel wool?
Thanks Tom, love the cutting the nut tips Hope you had a great Father's Day w your boys 🍻
I've been wrapping the G B & E with as many wraps as I can to get them anchored real solid for decades, never had a slippage problem. Love that tuner BTW, I have one and its really good.
Thanks to you and Gruhn for sharing your knowledge and experience. Happy Father's day.
Hey Buko. Happy Father’s Day Bro! Hope you got to spend some good time with the boys.
Your pal in Boston, Darin
I've really been enjoying these Class Trips
Excellent. Thanks!!!!!!
Such a great video! Thx so much Tom for letting us hang. Happy Dad’s Day!
Years of using DR Pure Blues, I learned something new, awesome and thanks!
Awesome. Love these Gruhn episodes.
And a Fantastic Happy Father's Day to you and your boy's Tom!! You are one of the good ones. ❤
I love these Gruhn videos!! I always learn something new!!
Thanks for the High E string tip when restringing✌
Hey Uncle Larry! Greatly appreciate everything you do on your channel. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Would you ever consider discussing your approach (or perhaps you dont have one) on maintaining hand/arm health? Appreciated your sentiment on hearing health on one of your earlier videos, thought it would be great to get your perspective on this topic. I've struggled with tennis elbow for years and have always been curious how the y'all session guys keep your arms, hands and wrists healthy.
Thanks Tom - Happy FD!
Happy Father’s Day uncle. Thanks for all you do 🎉
Happy Father's Day to you Tom and all the dads out there.🍻🤙
Very helpful tip on the nut height, spacing, and backrelief for the strings.👌
Wow! what a lesson!
I think DR packs their strings like that so people can differentiate the strings. It’s kind of difficult to get an A string and a B string confused. 🤔 I could be wrong though. Happy Father’s Day gentlemen!
Man! Thanks for the tips!!
More setup intel we can all use...Gracias!
Thanks Greg
I believe I have seen photos/video of a certain Keith Richards on a stylish settee in his den playing a guitar very similar to this beautiful 1934 Gibson L-00...
Happy Fathers Day Tom!….I really like learning more about how to set up a guitar correctly. Thank you and The Gruhns!
Happy Father’s Day Tom, Greg and all the other dads out there from The Pepper family. :)
Alright uncle Larry, I've been meaning to say this for a bit, but always get side tracked. This channel is like me going to the music store as a young lad as you'd say. I'd drink cheap coffee and listen to older cats talk about life and music. Talk a little crap to each other and share war stories.
You're like the cool older brother that takes us behind the scenes and tells us his little secrets or tricks of the trade if you will. A lot of us have worked our asses off hoping to get to the big show but for whatever reason we didn't make it. I had moved to Nashville 5 years ago and had to leave when covid hit because touring got shut down. I lost all of my work and had to move to make ends meet for my family. You still give me a chance to peak behind the curtain and see what goes on in the upper end of the music industry. All that said, thank for sharing brother. This channel is a welcome break from the normal grind. It's a bunch of good folks hang'n out at the music store talking crap, making noise and having a good time. Big love, with gratitude Jimmie!
Beautiful Gibson!! Great info!! No one down here in Mexico to work on my guitars.
Happy Father’s Day Tom. From one dad to another.
"David Robinson is NOT a nice man!" 1985 Syracuse mens basketball team. This was a great video.
So educational. Thx!
Love it. :) I thought this video disappeared for a bit! DR Nickel Rockers used to be my standard strings. The 2-to-an-envelope strings was OK with me: one wound, one plain. I would have to look closely to distinguish the low E and A, and hi E and B, if they were together.
My fav strings these days (on most guitars, not all) are GHS Burnished Nickel Rockers, but before them I used DR Pure Blues. I figured out the “kink the string” thing by trial & error as their main failure point is the wound strings unraveling over time. I like played-in strings and will usually leave a set on ‘til the intonation goes wonky or a wound string wears down and breaks.
Great video, but as a machinist of 40 years now, I had to chuckle when he said he was “looking” for .001-.003 clearance. The human hair is .003 thick. If he can visually see .001-.003, he needs to be working in aerospace. 😂
Thanks for stringing us along. 😛
F-ing FREAKY coincidence because after watching your last video I asked my girl, _I wonder if Tom laces his own strings?_ Now looky here! Nice work.
Tom, the RUclips algorithm has figured me out and suggested some old Wynonna Judd videos when you were playing with her for things like Letterman and awards shows... just curious if you had any favorite moments/events from the mid 90s. Cheers and happy Father's Day!
I love this videos you do with Greg. There is always great information.
Looking forward to hearing that Gibson!
Someone may have beat me to it, but they package the strings like that so it’s easier to tell which is which. I also am annoyed by it and I don’t think it’s necessary.
Love the videos like this.
❤
Happy Father’s Day again, Tom
Some string brands include an extra B and high E strings because we mere mortals often break those ones .
Happy Father's Day Tom!
Happy Father’s Day Tom. Thanks for the wonderful gifts throughout the year.
Loving the Gruhn videos, Tom!
Keep 'em comin'!!
Happy Father's Day to you Tom! Another cool vid of just hangin' out with guitars, I was doing some of this yesterday and will be doing a little bit later today. Enjoy your day brother!
Well happy gosh dang darn Father’s Day Starship Trooper……
Happy Father’s Day BUK! Happy Father’s Day Homeskoolers!
What’s up Tom!
Finally someone who says the nut material only matters for open strings, which is obvious but we all know what people say.