"Mastering the Setup": Perfect Tuning and Playability on a Telecaster Guitar"
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
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I have always been passionate about openly sharing valuable insights into the world of guitar repair and maintenance.The StringTech Workstations and the accessories that we offer, were all designed to help you work safer / easier and more efficiently; allowing you to achieve more precision with less effort. The Fretting Kits, Bridge Slotting Jigs, Neck Surgery Kits, and pre-profiled compensated nut blanks will help to speed up your output and augment your repair offerings.
This video covers the detailed process of tuning and setting up an American Telecaster guitar, as explained by the Michael McConville. He demonstrates the tuning process, emphasizing the importance of fret wear and professional playability. Key steps in the setup include adjusting the truss rod, levelling and crowning the frets, and creating a compensated nut to improve tuning stability. He highlights the precision and attention to detail necessary for a successful setup, showcasing the expertise needed for excellent intonation and playability. The video concludes, with Michael demonstrating the improved tuning stability and playability of the guitar after the setup, by playing along the full scale length of the fingerboard. This job, when completed; ensures years of long-lasting effortless performance.
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I just got chills when he started playing chords on it after the treatment. 😯
Similar effect of amazement on me too...perfect chords.
Yeah not much guitar techs are good both work and play, he’s awesome!
Wow....memorized. I played professionally 25 years ago, got married and sold all my stuff. Telecaster was the best with the ronk-a-donk Stones sound. You have motivated me to find a great used one and start it up again. Thanks man!
Thank you Rod ! I am delighted to hear this ... life is so short ...dig in !
Wow. That tele played so beautifully. My hats off to you sir. I have never heard a guitar that is so perfectly in tune before it gave me goosebumps. Two fingers in the air rock and roll salute to you sir.
Ya ... it's pretty crazy Shafik. You can see why every customer I've done this for .... returns with every guitar they own.
I love videos like this. My friends laugh at me saying that they think I'd like working on everyone's guitar more than I like playing. Most of my friends are too scared to do things other than change the strings on their guitars. The few times that a couple of them tried to do a little bit more ended up screwing up their guitar and they have to bring it to me to fix what they broke.
I enjoy watching your videos I look to learn different ways that people do different things. In most cases working on something it isn't just one way that works all the time there's different reasons why you might need to do a different technique.
I look forward to watching more of your videos
Thank you David. I am happy to have inspired you. MMcC
Who was that masked man?! Good lord that guitar sounded amazing when you finished! You are extraordinary.
This is by far the best work I've seen form a pro. Amazing!
The best fretwork, intonation repair on RUclips. This man is a perfectionist.
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Same calming voice and attention to detail as the great Uncle Doug :)
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Excellent running commentary from a real pro, much appreciated.
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Hats off to the very excellent Michael McConville. What a lesson.
I'm impressed by the intonation of that tele, is perfect. Great work.
A Beautiful 1,6,10!
Tremendously well done! Extremelly interesting. Thanks
that was as perfect as I've ever heard.
Same here.
I just found this little gem of a channel. The way I knew he is legit is that he uses an acoustic guitar brace as a pointer. Solid teacher. And not a roll of masking tape was harmed in the making of this video.
Lol !!
Greetings from England! That was beautiful work, those chords had a wonderful chime to them. You do superb work sir.
Many thanks! ruclips.net/video/8RAVQ5RG2cE/видео.html
Excellent work, very professional.
Thank you very much! MMcC
If only every time I took my Fenders in for a setup they came back as good as this Telecaster you've just transformed hat off to ya mate wished you lived in my town or even country
I also do this kind of work if you happen to live in Perth.
Cheers, Kenji
cool... 👍👍👍
Nicely done!! Talented guitarists make the best Luthiers!
Excellent tutorial
Thank you! Cheers!
Such a pleasure watching him!
Perfect intonation on the finished item. Well done !
Glad you enjoyed it ! MMcC
That was hell of a job 😮👏👏👏
Aaaah .... but the end result ! Nirvana !
This man is a magician.
It sounds lovely and in tune.
I wish I could get my 1996 U.S. standard to him.
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thank you, your wonderful video made my morning. I watched it from the start until the very end, which is so rare. Your work is an art. I feel really happy there are such people like you who love their work that much. Wish you all the very best, and thank you one more time!
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I’m SO GLAD I found this channel. Been a player since 74? I’m a GIT/AIM, still learning!✌️🙏💜
Welcome aboard! MMcC
Bravo!
I would love to play that tele now,, ,,great craftsmanship 😀
Amazing work! Thank you 😊
Thank you! Cheers! MMcC
Great work. thx for sharing.
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This is the most in depth Video I've ever seen for guitar setup secrets! Thank you! Subscribed with the bell!
Awesome, thank you! Best in 2024 !
Wonderful video. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of fret dressing. The next one I do I will emulate your steps and do so confidently. You’ve taken a lot of the trepidation out of being somewhat aggressive in working the frets back to playing conditions. I own 15 guitars and I have a few that could use a good once over. Thanks again. I look forward to more of your videos. Stay home and stay safe. 😷🤘
I am delighted to have inspired you. Now ....back to the workbench ... lots more videos to come \m/ !
That things sounds like HEAVEN ...well done indeed!!!
Amazing
Just watched your video... I have worked on my own guitars for decades. I thought I was setting them up very good. BUT, after watching this, I am pulling out my 50's tell and other vintage and going over all them with your "fine tooth comb". And will make sure I am on point on all points on the neck. Great learning experience for this old man.
Thank you Peter ... I am delighted to have inspired you into action. Gratefully yours, Michael
@@StringTechWorkstations I currently am working on restoring my 1951 Gretsch 6030 large body jazz guitar. It fell off a wall bracket. Knocked the neck out at the body about 1/16 or less, but totally screwed up the playability and set. What do you think is the best way to take this neck off for a reset? I have steam here. Just not sure of the glue and temperature/time it would need. Many thanks if you can give input. Stay safe in your shop.
This video will give you a good idea of what you are dealing with : ruclips.net/video/4LeY3oDEe7s/видео.html
Hi Peter, If you join my Patreon channel, I do devote a bit more attention to detail to my 3rd Tier Level subscribers. It can be a bit daunting scrolling through 400+ videos. Patreon support allows me to take the extra time to address the individual needs with pertinent video links and follow up tutorials. Give it some consideration. It sounds like it would be fun to work with you. Respectfully, Michael
Beautiful. Just absolutely beautifully magnificent work.
That Tele just sings and sounds right.
super ! you are the real master ! thanks for it !
You're welcome! MMcC
At last! I have found someone that knows their stuff. A fan forever. Very well done.
Len ! Welcome aboard the Patreon channel. Thank you for your vote of confidence ! Let me know if there is anything specific that you are looking for ... I know it can be pretty daunting scrolling through the 400 + videos in my Patreon library. I will find what you need much more quickly and send along a personal tutorial to-boot ! Stay safe ... and play more guitar ! ;^ ) MMcC
Love the video. Thank you for making it.
I'm a guitar builder (Turbocaster Guitars), and have found that taping off the fingerboard between the frets before filing anything helps a lot. (of course after straightening the neck with the truss rod) After taping the board, and before milling the frets I use a black felt pen, and blacken the crowns of the frets. (I also use a fret rocker). I can then easily see exactly what I've taken off. After the fret tops are even, I then re-blacken the frets before crowning them. I can then see exactly how well they're crowned. It's usually very hard to see how the crowning is going without using the black pen, unless your lighting is just right, but with the pen, one can easily see how much to take off, as it leaves a very thin line on the crown when it's just right. It might take a little bit more time, but is WAY easier to see. I also discovered that when dressing the fret ends for fret sprout of poor fretwork, it's far easier if you put a piece of transparent Scotch tape over the fret ends first (be sure to pull it as tight as you can when applying). One pass of a fine file takes off the tape over the fret ends, and the fingerboard is now protected!! Especially nice on a lacquered fingerboard, where a little slip can remove the lacquer on the fretboard edges.
Nice. Thanks for sharing. I have had several students over the years in my College classes that have used the black marker trick and I do understand and appreciate this approach. The only cautionary suggestion: make sure you don't get any black marker onto those maple necks ! I love your scotch tape edge dress tip. I'll try that next time. Thank you. Stay safe. MMcC
@@StringTechWorkstations Yeah, the marker does make a permanent mark on a finished maple fingerboard (guess how I know that?). The scotch tape trick I just figured out a few weeks ago, and aside for removing the tape, it works great!! VERY nice video BTW!!! Thanks
Couldn’t stop watching, utterly fascinating!
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love your work
Thank you so much 😀 MMcC
Great job and very clear explained. Much appreciated!
Glad it was helpful! MMcC
Very nice indeed!
Excellent work 👌
Thank you! Cheers! MMcC
In the first 20 seconds of watching your video I knew i could trust you with my guitars!
Thanks!
You bet!
Superb work, Sir!
And some very nice playing, too…
Glad you like it! MMcC
I gotta admit i was skeptical while watching the work being done, but after hearing it, im a believer. 👍
Ya' ... it's pretty crazy to look at John. Lol ! Cheers MMcC
Thank you! I learned something today. Subscribed.
Welcome!
Very impressed! Had no idea the compensated nut (plus the levelling etc) could make so much difference. Fabulous job! Well done.
Glad it was helpful! MMcC
Wow, now that's perfection
Great video. And it's great to come across someone else who does this kind of intonation work. We're a rare breed :)
Is it Perth Australia where you are ? We just shipped a couple more TechDeck GPS Models to Australia this past week.
I just had another Aussie asking for someone down under for his guitars. Do you have a website or contact info that I can give to him ?
@@StringTechWorkstations Thanks for that! I'm on the west coast in Perth. I have a website, which is due for an update... kenjikitahara.com and I'm on instagram @kenjikitahara
Thanks again!
BTW: I did send your info to him ... he should be contacting you. He was in Melbourne ... is that near you ?
@@StringTechWorkstations Thanks for that! Melbourne is way over on the other side closer to Sydney... and Perth is the most isolated city on the planet :) I'm happy to chat with him and recommend someone in Melbourne.
I’ve watched this several times and still amazed. My teles are going to this guy!
I appreciate the sentiment David ( and your faith ). But realistically; I am a one man shop ... and I don't "stockpile" repairs. I am booking for early April at the moment. Best to reach me at mcconvilleguitars@gmail.com Cheers ;^ ) !
Where can I find detailed instructions for making a compensated nut? I’m convinced this is the #1 most important “mod” to do on any guitar/bass. Gotta learn it!!
This Tele owner has to be thrilled with what he got back!!
I provide the 16-packs of comp nut blanks / a detailed spec sheet / and a dedicated radius sander drill press conversion kit for my Patreon Tier 3 subs. It is a moving target .... between the scale length / string gauge / action preferences / tuning preferences / etc .. this is definitely as "practice makes perfect scenario "
impressive
You are a master of your craft, thanks for this and sharing your talent
you're chording at the end bout put me out!!! lol. wish I had a tele that nice.
Your
watching this video i am convinced that you are the right guy to trust my guitar.
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@@StringTechWorkstations Thank you , sir. Amazing job. Be well.
Such a craftsman, really interesting, a true professional
Great Video. Thanks for a great overview. You are a true Craftsman!
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This Tele went to the spa. Brilliant work.
Спасибо!Ви хороший мастер и музыкант.
awesome video!
An incredible insight into the art of setting up a neck. So precise intonation. 100% Perfection. Wish I could find a tech in the UK like you.
Wow, thank you! MMcC
Do you know Steve Curtis in Manchester ? He is getting set up to do the comp nut thing. Give him call. Nice guy ... very talented.
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Similarly I'm watching this video in Sydney, Australia wondering how I can possibly find a Luthier that will pay this much attention to detail in installing a compensated nut and intonating one of my guitars to this degree of accuracy. If you happen to know someone who could do this kind of work here in Aus, let me know!
Really enjoying watching your videos by the way, super impressed with the final product and I'd love to have a play of one of these guitars post-surgery.
Amazing
Thanx man Just beautiful...
Glad you liked it! MMcC
Hands like a surgeon. 😁
The man's a Shakespeare 👌😍
Nice pro job and video. BRAVO.
Thank you very much!
Well, You get the Grosh Good to Go!
outstanding
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How do you not have more subscribers? Great stuff. I learned a ton! Thank you!
I want to take all my guitars to this guy.
Me too!
I was thinking the same thing about 1/3 in!
True Guitar Master Luthier.
and say make them guitars please
I believe I have 3-4 or 4 teles that need to visit him !!!
"I'm not death gripping this" LMAO thank you for sharing, I just love the tele. All the best
I would drive 200 miles for this guy to fix my guitar. Incredible work
I have lots of customers who do exactly that ! In some cases MUCH further.MMcC
Thanks mate, this is one of the most instructive guitar maintenance videos I've seen in years
Wow, thanks! MMcC
Nothing better than a craftsman...
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Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
Good job ,well done !!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I love the craftsmanship side of guitars just as much as learning to play them.
Great video mate 🤙
Thanks Pal ! Glad you got something outta this... \m/ !
I totally agree with you on that. I find it amazing how little I saw when I looked at a guitar before a started playing and learning about them.
Great job! Love your videos!
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This guy is awesome... I thought my set ups were good until seeing this!
Ditto here...I have an '80s Am Tele and need to do some fret work on it as I have some raised frets...I am glad that this "vid" popped up on the right side of my screen looking for some fret info. I have never heard of a "compensated nut"...now I have ;-)) I'm setting up a small area in the basement to do all my guitar/amp work and this video is what I call "PRICELESS".........thanks for sharing !
That sounds exciting Tom .... I just got 64' custom shop Strat in .... stay tuned. I'll keep you in the loop \m/ ! MMcC
Thanks...I just subscribed to stay informed ;-))
Sounds like you are ramping up to get into this type of work. Consider joining me on " Michael McConville's Guitar Repair and Design studies" on Patreon for ALL of the high-test videos... just like this one. \m/ !
StringTech Workstations, your work is awesome. I would love to learn some of your techniques. Love the work station, great idea👏🏻
I must say, BEAUTIFUL JOB!
Awesome job! Thanks for posting!
Most other Luthiers I have met always without fail put tape on the fretboard between the frets, and I am sensing you are not worried about it at all.
There are many times I use tape. Usually to protect a maple fingerboard or delicate inlay.
WOW ...WHAT CAN YOU SAY ...GREAT JOB LEARNED ALOT
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What an amazing channel. I'm so happy I came across this videos.
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I would not want to do this on my own. Makes it look easy but I know better. Making it look easy is the give away that its not easy. Years and years of practice and numerous mistakes to get to this level of expertise? I I had a pro set my my CS tele so I can now adjust the truss rod and string height as seasons change. But that's all I'd try and do. Wish you were in the Bay Area, CA. I'd bring my beloved tele to you without reservation. Well done video. Very educational.
This was an amazing video! Best I've seen!
Thank you Miles ;^ ) !
Sir, you have converted me into one of your followers. I was prepared to see another botch-job and instead was pleasantly surprised to see that your skills put you in the elite class of luthiers on RUclips who know your trade and execute it in a professional manner. You are one of very few that I would trust my beloved instruments to and expect to see them returned in an improved condition. It’s gratifying to see you properly diagnose and correct problems without criticizing the instrument or its owner, to own and use the proper tools for the job, and to complete the work without a single mention of GLUBOOST like some others on RUclips.
Thank you ! I am happy to have met your approval. It really is quite tantalizing to experience an instrument once everything has been lined up. for maximum playability and super precise intonation. It is a palpable experience. Cheers ! MMcC
I love this man,,😇
Marvelous .... respect!!!!!
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Excellent! Subscribed.
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Great video.
Awesome teaching insight.
Thank you 38. I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed. There is lots more to come. Cheers MMcC \m/ !
Wow! Excellent work and set up.
Exceptional Video! Very informative! Thanks
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Wow!!! Amazing job Mike. My American Tele Deluxe has a problem with the string groove at the nut for the 1st (E)string being dug down too deep. I’ve tried a number of workarounds but it needs professional help. The job you did on this Tele is outstanding. Wished you were just down the street, like you were in Noranda so many years ago ..bud!!!
Noranda !! Wow ! That's a blast from the distant past. Bone dust and a drop of super glue ... then re-file. Careful with the super glue ... just a drop.
@@StringTechWorkstations Awesome!! Thanks so much! (It’s Jim L…Ricky M’s buddy from Noranda). Now living in BC. Cheers bud!
Right ! Now I remember. How's Ricky doing ...? do you still hear from him ?
@@StringTechWorkstations He’s doing great… we have a long phone chat around his birthday every year. Talked to him yesterday.