How to set up an acoustic guitar - adjusting the action and the truss rod
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How to set up (setup) an acoustic guitar and adjust the truss rod and action on your guitar. Part 1
In this video you will learn how to inspect the neck of your acoustic guitar and then adjust the curve of your guitar neck or the neck relief using the truss rod. Only when you have the correct setting on your truss rod can you then get the lowest action possible for your guitar. You will need some basic tools like a straight edge, or a ruler and a pair of pliers and an allen key to adjust the truss rod with, will also need something you can use to measure very small gaps. A good setup/set up will allow you to get the most out of your guitar because it will feel far more comfortable to play and you can get the height of the strings (or action) down nice and low.
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Nice instruction video, but I just want to add a little note. If you do this and want to use the original strings (because you may have to retry a couple of times to get the correct saddle height), just loosen the strings and put a capo about halfway on the neck to keep them in place. Saves a lot of work and reduces the risk of breaking strings. Also, to remove the pins, you can push the loosened sting down into the hole. This wil remove the pressure on the pin and make it easier to take out.
I would agree with others, this is the best guide I've seen so far!
thank you . . 😊😊
And you don't have buy his magnificent learning method for a ridiculous amount of money, well documented in pdf with well explained videos or every points you need to learn.
Easily understandable by even not English mothertongue speakers. You wouldn't regret your purchase I've done so far more progression on guitar and music theory in 3months than 1 year before with various internet solutions as guitar apps or well known channels.
I'm not working for Gareth 😜just a satisfied customer
This is easily the best guide on the internet due to the camera angles and explanations! Great job!
Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂
I used to train surgeons on different medical devices. There is an art form to educating.
I was at FOUR other RUclips videos on how to do an acoustic setup. Most consisted of a video camera on the other side of the room and someone muttering to themselves as they worked on their own guitar. It always ended with: "Just like so" Just like so HOW?!?. I CANT SEE. IM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM. Or they're NOT using a close up camera. How does one instruct such small measurements as 11/24ths if one doesn't have a camera that can do zoom in to a micro level?
Kudos to this guy for having the right stuff!.
@@souloftheage close to 1/2 inch (12/24) is NOT a small measurement, unless your talking male member size. I think they got their camera training in the porn industry. omg.
If you want to remove a bow shouldn´t you tighten the rod? Clockwise? That´s how it is on my Martin D28 anyway.
there's anew version of this video that explains it clearly
ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.htmlsi=64IKgDHQ0z1PTleC
This video was very nicely done, with the process being clearly explained. I've always taken my acoustics to a tech for setup in the past. As a steel string acoustic fingerstyle player, I prefer my action on the low side. After watching this video (and taking notes) I now have the confidence to do my own setups. There are some tools to buy, but in the long run doing my own setups will no doubt save me money. Plus I can make sure the guitars are set up exactly where I want them. Thanks!
Thank you very much, glad it was helpful! Shop about for the tools because they can be overpriced . . 😊😊
Clear, simple understandable video with no special tools needed. I thought my guitar action was too high but after watching this I realised it was actually correct apart from a very small truss rod adjustment. Lesson... If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Thanks for this excellent video.
Thank you, glad it helped! That's very true 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' 😊😃
26:34 buzz detected! that is my fear lol. Have a good idea how to rework the saddle but 0 idea how to fix fret alignment.. still like you say not too expensive to replace a saddle
You have to watch the second part to learn how to fix fret alignment;
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Hell yes dude.This video is the truth.
Not only demonstrating string height but how to calculate how much to sand off was a lifesaver. I was prepared to eyeball it and detune, remove the saddle, sand the bottom, restring, and then tune -- a few times -- till it was right. But instead, I followed your method and nailed it in only two cycles (I stopped sanding about half a millimetre before the line just in case because I knew I gave myself a little too much room with the line and didn't want to have to fight with shims later on). I had to remove almost half the material and was kinda sketched out, but the math is on point and everything came out okay.
Thanks for this. This is the kind of material I wish more people were making. Long form, substantive, & pleasantly (but not tediously) detailed in both instruction & imagery. Please keep this up.
Thank you very much indeed . . 🙂
Funny but true. The method you describe is how I started 30 years ago. Sand a bit put strings on, take strings off, sand a bit and repeat over and over. It took hours . . LOL
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Great video, but the truss rod directions are backward. The newer video has them right and a proper explanation.
Yup.
Hands down the clearest and most technically accurate guitar set up Video I’ve seen. Great stuff!
Wow, thank you . . glad you liked it 😃
I got my ruler out i know my action is Terrible but It's 5 mm ??? really it is how have i been able to learn on this thing
will i be better with a changed set up or have to re learn everything and no wonder my hands ache and wrist hurts after a hour or 2 wow i will fix this today if i can Thanks for the step by step guide and explanations
Your guitar should feel a lot nicer with a lower action . . 😊
I'M HAVING A HARD TIME ADJUSTING MY GUITAR'S ACTION BUT NOW I'M GOING TO TRY AGAIN AFTER WATCHING THIS. THANK YOU.
I hope it goes easily for you . . 🙂
So if my action at the 12th fret is 3.50 and i want to bring it down to to 2.00 i would have to shave 3mm off the saddle? Sorry im kinda dumb haha
Yes that's right . . but be sure your frets are level first because if not you might get buzz . . 🤔
So articulated and easy to follow instructions. Glad I found this video.
I feel that my guitar action is a little high. I will measure the parameters as you suggested.
Thanks from Germany ☺️🤟🏼
Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂
Thank you so much for such a good video, I was wondering why my guitar was so difficult to play, and as a beginner, didn’t know the importance of the action, that was way too high. So ones again, thanks. 😃
You're so welcome! Yes, bad action can cause beginners to give up because they don't realise it can be fixed 😊😃
Love the guitar solo over the sanding bit, almost made the sanding interesting haha - great video, thanks for posting.
Thanks 👍 the solo is this ruclips.net/video/UQx64MXhqsY/видео.html
Congrats on the BEST, by far, video on YT. Well presented, thoroughly explained and easy to follow, in a class by itself! Are you an engineer? Thank you for putting the time to make it happen.
Wow, thank you very much ! 😊😃
Very helpful - thank you!
thank you 😊😀
Great tutorial!! Thank you so much for your time. Not sure I’m brave enough to tackle yet but I definitely feel more confident. I think I’ll get a cheap acoustic and practice before attempting with my Taylor.
oh yeah . . don't start on your Taylor . . 😊😃 thanks for watching and commenting
Excellent video! Definitely one of the best on the topic. Are you sure your truss rod diagrams @9:27 & @10:29 are accurate? It says counterclockwise (which should be loosening the truss rod) is "to remove a bow" and clockwise (which should be tightening) is "to remove a hump". This appears to be backwards to me. Loosening the truss rod should allow the string tension to prevail and create more of a bow. I'm a noob, but all other sources seem to indicate the opposite.
Yes, I had a bad day and didn't notice my mistake until later. I've corrected and improved this video since and you can find it here :
ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.html
@@guitar-academy oh. Haha. Perfect! Thank you. I see you have a Part 2 too. These are excellent videos. I recently got a Orangewood Oliver, but I believe the action is too low (low E is 1.5mm at 12th fret) and as proven by my high E playing the identical C note at both the 7th and 8th fret. Hoping your videos will help me correct this.
@@BonesDT Oh . . good timing. That is a little low for an acoustic. Between this video and part 2, hopefully you will get your missing note back . . 😊😊
Just in case, look closely at the 8th fret and check it's seated properly at the bottom, and if not; get your strings out of the way and put something protective on the fret and tap it with a hammer to push it in properly. This is sometimes the cure. .
I find that just loosening the strings enough is all I need to do to pull the saddle out. I always like to put the pins back in the same string hole like you do.
good tip when you can get away with it . . 🙂
so well explained, thank you very much, greetings from germany
Thank you 😊, I hope all is well in Germany . .
At 10:28 you show a graphic saying to remove a bow (i.e. reduce the relief) you turn left, and to remove a hump (i.e. to increase the relief) you turn to the right.
That's backwards, man. Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey. The truss rod will pull the neck BACK when you tighten it, CREATING a hump. And of course, the inverse is true for loosening the truss rod... you'll create a bow because you're loosening the truss rod, allowing the neck to pull forwards (towards the frets).
Ahh, I see that you've corrected yourself in the new video. I'll keep my comment up though just in case anyone sees this video and doesn't check the new one.
I bought a new guitar. I am a newbie. The string action currently is 4mm and 3mm. If I want to get close to ~2/2 this means I would have to sand it down asymetrically? Is this a good idea or should I do the safe bet of shaving of 1mm on each end?
If I were you I would sand it down just 1mm all around because anymore could cause buzz 🤔
Flatter is better. You want the most reaction out of everything. It's all about control. Some think it's gotta be thousands but if you can't play a 50 dollar guitar, then you got no business touching a thousand dollar guitar!
Yes I agree . . 😊
Hello. Can you please clarify, to remove a hump, do you tighten or loosen the truss rod?
It's easier just to point you to the right part of the video 10:24
GCH Guitar Academy I believe you have your diagram reversed. To remove a bow you tighten (righty tighty) the rod, to remove a hump you loosen (lefty loosey) the rod😊
Yes I was also wondering the same thing - surely to remove a hump you would want to lessen the tightness of the truss rod so that the string tension can pull more of a bow into the neck? I have read a few sources now, yours is the best video i've found, really great shots and explanations and i've followed your steps, established my neck has a slight hump and want to remove it. So just at the point where i've got the allen key in ready to turn, just can't decide left or right 😁
I noticed that too. It's the other way around
This video is very good until I reached the truss rod adjusting direction because It is the wrong way round in my humble opinion. So I browse thru the comments if somebody would have the same opinion and then I'm here. Adjusting the truss rod is an important step after checking the integrity of the neck, frets and fret board. I think it is prerequisite before sanding the saddle. Any way this video is very good and thanks for uploading. I only wish this matter would be clarified.
I'm sorry to bother you but I was asking about the Nut that was inside the sound hole at the bottom of the guitar neck in your last video!! But apparently you were way ahead of me your other video popped up on my phone on adjusting the action and the truss rod!!... I will enjoy watching it...
No worries. Thank you for watching 😊😀
Excellent video - thanks.
When looking down the guitar, I noticed that all my frets are lined up correctly - no warp in there.
However, the nut was not lining up. It was a bit higher on the low "E" string and a bit tapered down towards the high "e" - is that normal?
Thank you very much 😊 . . I slight taper lowering of the strings toward s the high 'E' is normal and recommended. The action is slightly higher on the lower (thicker) strings to allow for the thickness of the strings and a greater motion of the stings when vibrating.
Very nice. Just like leveling a 12' construction board with a 4' level. If level is off an 1" end of board is off 3". Math and music always is intertwined. Very nice video. Thank you. I just went from 13 to 11 strings and only had to adjust the Torque rod a touch.
Your videos always verify my confidence. Be Well.
thank you very much . . 🙂
Geometry, Dear Watson. Good Video, Dude!!!!! Only one minor recommendation, start off with a coarser sandpaper and switch when getting close to final height. Now onward to the fret dressing video.
Good tip
Presumably, checking of the neck for twist and bow/bump etc, needs to be done AFTER fitting the strings. Please confirm.
good question . . yes, because the strings put pressure on the neck and truss rod you need to check for a hump/boy before fitting the strings. Most of the time a twist is noticeable before putting the strings on, but I guess you might find a twist effected by the strings. 🤔
Thanks so much for this video! Got my acoustic playing better than it has in the dozen+ years I've had it, for a total cost of less than a fiver and less than an hour's work!
That's brilliant . . Great to hear! 🙂 🙂
£ 40 make it sound like £ 400 guitar brilliant mate...well done.
Thank you . . . 😀
What a brilliant instructional video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. 🙂👍
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
Loved this video so detailed and great explaination of all steps and processes...Thank you very much..I LIKED & Sub'd
Awesome, thank you very much ! 😊😃
What a great tutorial! I had a guitar that was awful to play and after adjusting it per your instructions, it is now wonderful to play. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Glad it helped! thank you very much 😊😃
I haven't watched the new version, so maybe you've addressed this. When taking the strings off in order to remove the saddle, why not just detune the strings a bit more, then use a capo to keep them from coming out of the pegheads, and then remove the bridge pins and then the saddle? I find it really hard to reattach already curled strings after they have been removed from the pegheads.
Yes, I've used that system in other videos, for example this one about machineheads ruclips.net/video/5S89bl2LeHE/видео.html . However, working on other peoples guitars I never leave the stings on even if I can because it increases the chances of accidentally scratching their guitar. 🤔😊
why doesn't someone just make acoustic saddles of varying heights? Sanding is mind-numbing.
Yeah I agree, they did in the 70s so you can still find guitars with them on. but new guitars don't fit them 🤔
Thanks for this tutorial. Ill try to fix my high action guitar.
Thank you . . good luck 😊😀
Why not loosen the strings then takes the Pegs out, Capo the first fret, so you do not have to take the strings off.
I've done it that way in other videos. Watch out though because the strings work harden very quickly due to bending and stretching and this effects the tone and the strength of the strings. I'll always put new strings on a clients guitar. 😊😀
Wait, I thought it was "righty tightly, lefty loosey", so I turned clockwise to recuse bow, is that wrong?!
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I think we should also consider string gauge if we would be changing them. In my case, I forgot it. Hahaha
Yes you're right, when setting up a guitar it's a good idea to use the strings you know and like. 😊
my 13th fret is also proud on the bottom 3 strings just as shown on this video at the end, but it affects open chords and idk hownto fix that.
I've already made a video that might help you; ruclips.net/video/8BSmoehj7sQ/видео.html
Beautifully explained. Thank you!
Thank you very much . . 😀
Instead of sanding the bottom of the saddle to adjust the action Hight, can we make deeper groove for the strings on the top? or is there saddles that are of less hight?
I wouldn't try to make the slot in the bridge deeper because you could ruin the guitar. If you make a mess of the saddle you can easily buy a new one cheaply. Yes, you can buy saddles with less depth, but usually some adjustment is needed. 😊😃
I have classic guitar , i must sanded it depends of what height?
Very comprehensive, easy to understand and thorough. Very well photographed and edited, too. The best I've seen yet.
Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂
No! Thank YOU! This is a great video and it has turned me on to your channel and the ebooks course; so Thank You, again and again
Unable to tune the g string on my acoustic guitar please help me ... Thanks
What is happening when you try to tune it ? is it the note you can't get. 🤔
Thanks much for your reply. Yes it's the note I can't get .and can't synchronise wth the d string
Great video. What do you recommend for string height at the nut for an acoustic? Thanks.
Thank you 😊😃 . . . The height the strings leave the nut should be the same height as the first fret. (generally)
Thank you, a very thorough tutorial. I don't think I am game enough to tackle this myself, but I just wanted to know how to do it, and you have explained it beautifully.
Glad it helped! Thank you very much 😊😃
1.75X MUCH BETTER
thanks to your easy step by step video on fixing actions on acoustic guitar's l was able to fix my new acoustics action which was way to high & basically unplayable..but not now it's powering now so thank you heaps for your great helpful video..regards Brett
I'm really glad it helped! Thank you 😊😃
What weight/grade sand paper do you recommend for sanding down the bridge?
because you're sanding the bottom of the bridge it doesn't have to be too fine and if your bridge is bone it clogs the paper up anyway, so something fairly cause is OK, say 400.
Excellent video, always wanted to understand these details and i got it today. The camera angles and explanation made it very easy to follow, Thanks a ton
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊
Wonderful! I have been playing guitar for 20 years, mainly to accompany my singing and with this video, I fully understand every minor detail of the simple basics of the guitar such as the action, the radius, etc!!! Magnificent work ! Love your videos!
that's great, thank you very much . . 🙂
Isn't it turning clockwise to remove bow (add hump)?
This was corrected. ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.html
Wow, I’m just learning to play and this video was very informative and detailed which helps me me understand how these adjustments can actually improve my playing and enjoyment. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
Strings Tip
Only partial removal of guitar strings for saddle, bridge, truss rod, internal electronics, and body adjustments, repair/cleaning work, to get those ends of the guitar string's anchor ends out of the way, and keep them orderly.
You can put a Capo on the 1st fret space, then unwind/loosen the strings without totally removing them from the tuning pegs, then slightly open the Capo's pressure to relieve tension on the strings whilst keeping them in the corresponding nut slots with slight tension (one at a time if you'd like) whilst pulling the slack towards the base of the guitar, and then with the added length of the strings available from unwinding off the tuning pegs/tension gone, remove the strings securing bridge pegs and string's anchors from the bridge's holes; secure the base ends of the strings together off to the side with a piece of string, a Velcro loop, binder clip (guitar strings inside/not clamped to them guitar strings, etc) out of the way.
And this is one reason why when I'm installing new guitar strings, after securing the base ends into the bridge, I insert the tuning peg ends into the tuning peg's holes and pull back about the distance from the nut, to the first tuning pegs (about 2 inches) of slack for wrapping around the tuning pegs, then tighten them down, making sure the strings tighten in a downward spiral (from the respective center of the headstock to the outside) turning direction, and under the string's entry point into the tuning peg's hole, thus the string gets progressively pulled downward from the nut).
I also don't cut the strings extra length right away, until after I've played it a bit and I'm sure I like how everything feels and sounds. I usually just loop the loose ends into a circle winding around itself so they don't vibrate and get in the way, until I want to cut the loops off later.
This technique makes for much faster and easier access to the bridge/saddle and body area in general without the strings in the way, without totally removing the strings as the Capo keeps them in place up at the 1st fret space, and no totally- re-stringing, just do the reverse when finished with modifications/repairs and tune it up - put the base of the strings back into the corresponding bridge's holes, insert the anchor pegs whilst pulling out slack, and turn the tuning pegs until most of the slack is out and the string along the neck and is gently seated in the corresponding nut slot (repeat for the rest of the strings, remove the Capo), then re-tune: because the Capo kept the strings in neat order whilst holding the slack from the tuning pegs to the Capo in the 1st fret position, and the strings are still installed on the tuning peg's end.
This technique might also prevent having to buy and install new strings if they were previously cut pretty short and too hard to get the ends back securely into the tuning peg's holes for re-tightening after totally removing them, eh.
It's just a thought, hope that helps speed up your work, and save money.
My action is 6mm but there's not a lot I can take off at the nut, always hated my acoustic, think this is the reason
ouch . . 6mm is a little high. Sometimes you do get guitars that can be a lot of work to sort out . . 😒
Thank you for the simple yet thorough explanations on setting up acoustic guitars. I look forward to setting up my recently purchased acoustic guitar myself.
Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃
Brilliant video
My Cheap crappy Guitar sounds so much better now
Thanks great . . thank you 😃
Incredible video. So much detail and effort was put into this.
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you . . 🙂
Thank you so much for this! Other videos are not as detailed and step by step as this one. I can't wait for the fret leveling video!!!
Thank you you 😊
I am doing next one now so by end of this week early next week it will be up . . .
Is an accurate video in the way you explained everything step-by-step is amazing awesome now I can start to do my homework On My guitars you don't know how much I appreciate the time you take to do this great video very helpful greetings from Boston Massachusetts
Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃
I've done an updated version of this video which is more accurate. ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.html
3:10 action adjustment acoustic guitar
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! 👍👍
My pleasure! thank you 🙂
Hi there, thanks for providing these comprehensive instructions, very useful. What was the name of the tune you played at then end? Sorry if it’s been asked/answered already but you have a lot of comments to go through
No trouble . .
Here's the song ruclips.net/video/62xUt0b_exs/видео.html and the guitar lesson on how to play it will be published this Friday. 😊
@@guitar-academy thanks! My friend taught me this song 30 years ago and I've never knew its name until now
Thank you VERY much. This is really helpful.
You're very welcome! thank you😊😃
Particularly on acoustics, the tone is so much better if your action isn't too low! Especially obvious on the lowest string it's as it starts to sound dead the further you play up the string.
I agree up to a point, the tone does improve with a higher action because the air interference between the string and the frets is reduced . . but if the notes start sounding dead up the neck then I would say the relief on the neck is wrong and needs adjusting or the frets need levelling. 🤔
@@guitar-academy I probably didn't say that in the best possible way... "Dead"... I was shocked how much tone was added to a particular guitar, When I stop trying to keep the action extra low... There's a certain point where you don't want more playability... Where it would be better to move to light strings then lower action
My neck is slightly twisted
that's naughty . . you might be able to get away with it if it's slight and sometimes you can compensate using the angle of the saddle if you're getting buzz . . 🤔
Best video and explanation I've come across. Well done. I think the nut is too high on my guitar, but that's something else!
You could probably sort that yourself . . just get a spare first (just in case) 🙂
Gradirei , sottotitoli in :ITALIANO . Grazie .
That would be expensive . . . I think
Refreshingly clear, concise and methodical video that's immensely useful. Thanks so much. 👍
Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃
I have a question, whats the measure of that allen key?
it's different for different makes of guitar, so you're best using the one provided with the guitar 🤔
I've been playing guitar for some years and always paid a luthier to set my guitars up ... this lockdown has prevented this so thought I'd give it a go myself. Your video is the clearest and easiest to understand and the camera work is ideal as it helps us to fully understand exactly what you are doing. Well done my friend and thank you for doing this, it's helped me immensely (and saved me money! :-) )
Thank you very much . . . 😀
Two words: The best.....
Thank you . . . 😀
Very informative although...whoever cut that nut in did it with a spoon...😳
It's a very cheap guitar . .
Very informative video guide. Thank you for sharing! But the direction to tighten or loosen the rod is wrong to my Simon & Patrick guitar. Does anyone know whether this settings for the direction is universal or depending on different factories?
Yes I've put the link to the corrected version in the description and pinned to the top of this video.
Here it is again because you obviously didn't see it;
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@@guitar-academy Thank you!
Very informative thanks for posting this great video.
Glad you enjoyed it! thank you very much 😊😃
Great video, all very well explained in details without rushing through it. Thank you!
Thank you very much . . . 🙂
Hello Gareth I have a question
Do you believe if I have 3mm or more at 12th fret my stings are too high?
Can you say if you change strings from xlt or light to medium it would change enough the strength of the neck for making the strings height higher than before..
Good question. The height of 3mm is a good factory setup and isn't overly high, however it could be lowered if you wanted it lower (maybe to 2mm). The thicker strings will increase the pressure on the neck and might take the action up, but if the action moves it will be because of the truss rod, so you'll need to tighten it slightly. Whether the neck needs adjusting depends on the build of your guitar, because sometimes I've found that the neck doesn't need readjusting. I hope this helps 😊
@@guitar-academy it's a new cheap dreadnought I buy recently certainly build in China even I'm a new bee I found it hard to play but I'm not an expert, hopefully your method is incredibly helpful. Barred is out of reach for me for the moment.
Very good video. I wonder why you have so less subscribes. More people should join your channel.
Thank you . . I'm not very good with marketing and keywords and stuff . . I think you have to know the system to get the hits and subscribers . . 🙂🙂
@@guitar-academy quite possibly. But marketing and keyword optimization are necessary evils. We all hate it, but we have to learn to for our benifit. But In long run quality wins. And i am sure as time passes by your subscriber base of your channel will grown ✌️
@@hiteshchand Thank you very much . . 🙂🙂
Its worth pointing out the effects of humidity, and not to minimise the action if it is a humid day...
Yes, good tip . . I that's very important from an international point of view as I am becoming more aware of just how many countries view these videos . . 🙂🙂
Is it worth getting a cheap guitar set up. I’ve just started learning on a Yamaha 310. Would I notice the difference as a beginner?
Unfortunately that's a loaded question, because it depends entirely on the guitar. I've had students on the point of giving up because of bad guitar setup. Sometimes a guitar can have very high action, making it very hard to play or very low action causing the guitar to buzz and the student thinking they are to blame for the buzz. If you are happy with the guitar, there's not need to get it setup . .
@@guitar-academy the higher I go up the strings (towards the bridge end) the notes seem to buzz. I’m not sure if that’s just my inexperience though.
This really helped me a great deal. You explained it so well. I was able to fix a guitar because of it on my own. Thank you!
That's great to hear! thank you 😊😃
Does the nut height need to be checked? The reason I'm asking is I find it near impossible to get a clean sound on the "e" string if the nut is too high because my chubby finger hits the "e" string when fretting the B string in the first fret. Just wondering why you left the nut height out of the video.....Thanks!
I was doing this video more for beginners. The nut needs adjusting less often, but when it does need adjusting it takes real care and sometimes special tools. I'll have to give the nut adjustment it's own video 🤔
@@guitar-academy Thanks!
Very very nice detailled explanation on how to ajust the action on a guitar. Waouu I m impressed. Thank you
Glad it was helpful! thank you . . 🙂🙂
Your audio for this video is wonderful to listen to, thank you...
Glad you enjoyed it . . . thank you very much 😊😃
Thank you for the great video. Since I don’t obviously know much, I came here for truss rod adjustment. Is it possible you have the truss rod adjustments @9:29 backwards….clockwise and counterclockwise? Is your guitar’s truss rod possibly left hand threaded? I haven’t seen all the comments, so this may have been asked already. I had the opposite results when following your instructions on my neck adjusted from sound hole. Thanks again for such an in depth and pleasant video.
Yes it is . . I've put a note directly under the video and pinned a comment and put a card but sadly you missed it. I've did a new version of the video.
NEW VERSION OF THIS VIDEO ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.html
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Thank you so much. I didn’t want to appear arrogant or anything. Sorry I missed your correction. I enjoyed the video much, your clear precise narration, awesome videography and thought I could learn a lot from you. You earned yourself another subscriber. Thank you again. I’ll check out the link. God bless!!!
@@aaroncurry279 No . . it's no problem at all, your comment was very polite and not at all arrogant 😃😃 . . the problem is the way the RUclips algorithm works. If I delete the video it effects the overall averages for the channel and pushes all my videos down in the search results . . 😒😒
Nothing is cheap from StewMacs'.
Sadly, I have to agree . . I find eBay good for cheap stuff but you do have to watch the quality because some of it is unusable, other stuff is fine. 😊
I find I can often slip the saddle out just by slackening the strings and easing it out sideways.
Yes, I it saves loads of time if you can do that. Sometimes it just wont happen on new guitars because they are so tight . . 🙂
I think you’ve got the truss rod diagram backwards, doesn’t going clockwise tighten the truss rod, bowing the neck back, and causing a hump / removing a dip?
Your chart suggests tightening the truss rod (turning clockwise) causes a dip / removes a hump.
Yeah, I had a bad day . . this video was redone ruclips.net/video/xbKyNBYBveM/видео.html
@@guitar-academy Thanks! I love your videos btw. They are very relaxing, and I am learning a lot.
@@LC-qp7pr Thank you . . It's nice to know they're relaxing, it'll make them more pleasant to watch 😊👍
That cheap guitar sounded quite expensive.
Yes, it sounds quit nice, doesn't it . . 😊
That's a good saying!! :"Putting it back in the Hole it came from" !!
oh behave 😉
@@guitar-academy 😁🤣👍
Very good instructions and clear to understand .
Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙂
Very informative....thanks for posting!
My pleasure! thank you very much 😊😃
I've watched a lot of videos showing how to set up a guitar and this is the best by far. It's a shame I didn't see this one first as it would have saved me a lot of time. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂
Just followed these instructions to lower the action on one of my acoustics. First time I've ever messed with a bridge saddle, and I'm really happy that I did! - guitar plays much better, and the intonation has improved too.
Glad it helped! 😊😊
Hi, lets say i adjustedthe truss rod and give strings a little room to vibrate, then i checked my actuion on 12th fret and decided it was high. Then i trimmed the bottom of my saddle. Would it affect my truss rod adjustments that i just did? Could the saddle lowering take away the room i did with my truss rod adjusment?
I won't say 100% no, because there's always an exception to any rule. But providing you put the same strings back on or the same gauge of strings it should be fine. if you put thicker or thinner strings on the guitar, that can effect the truss rod adjustment. I hope this helps 😊
@@guitar-academy thank you. That was very helpful. Best of luck.
@@tarksahinoglu4585 Thank you 😊😊