Acoustic Shredder Setup Reveal | Mike Dawes | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep. 51 | Thomann

We had the pleasure to welcome the acoustic guitar genius, Mike Dawes on the show. Mike explains us how he likes his guitars set up, tells some fun stories and technical difficulties on tour and in the studio.
What a great guy and extraordinary player!
Grab your guitar, some tools and a coffee and enjoy the video!
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 Hey Mike
1:09 What is that guitar?
2:08 How specific is Mike about guitar setups
5:26 Replacement saddles
6:18 Annoying ghost notes and buzz
7:40 Preferred string gauge
9:28 Do you ever measure your setup?
11:51 Measuring the setup doesn't work for everyone
14:35 Why the different machine heads?
16:16 The "magic foam" behind the nut
17:50 Issues with acoustic pickups
19:40 New release from Mike coming out soon
21:30 Time for a test ride
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[@Guitargate]

Yes! Great to see you both together! Kris - you’re the man.

[@ZofoZofo]

I had the embarrassment a few years ago, sitting next to him at an acoustic presentation in west London and asking him ‘ do you play guitar’ ? He was so humble said yes and then played my acoustic with me watching opened mouthed. Mike has integrity beyond doubt and is better as a person than a guitar player. And that is nearly impossible.

[@ericmetalec]

Mike is an absolutely amazing guitar player... Here comes across so humbly and he seems like a great guy to hang out with I imagine it would be fun to just pick his brain on all kind of guitar related questions

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Mike is always like this. Friendly, funny and humble. Such a great person to hang out with. And then you watch him playing and think: ohh gosh. How is that even possible. Haha! Incredible player and we're honoured to have him on the show. //Kris

[@_SWLW]

You guys just keep on grinding, and pushing all this great content. This is just crazy. THANK YOU for doing this HUGE favour to the guitar community during these not so fun times! You guys are the best!

[@Murat64.5]

D'addario also had True Medium (ej24) set which has the exact same gauges but unfortunately only phosphor bronze.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

You're right. Mike used that set before he changed to the Nickel Bronze strings. He just really likes the tension of the Nickels, but unfortunately D'Addario doesn't sell this True Medium set for them. That's why he mixes the sets. Cheers //Kris

[@guitarado]

great video. Low action hmm ok and how low it really is ? 1,4 mm for a low E at 12.fret ?

[@davemoorsen4813]

Mike is such a boss!

[@Oilid]

Very very interesting!

[@sorenahlback]

Why not having an adjustable saddle? I have that on my old acoustic Ibanez from 1974. Just two screws like a Gibson.

[@ArturBrzozowski444]

So today I learned about new unit of length and found out that I'm not the only one mad man who suggest wiring up guitar player directly to the jack. Thank you
Oh, I got reassure to take measurements of every guitar after taking it in to work on and before getting through the door
Now please do a bass tech, but one that's using millimeters in lieu of beesdicks. (Although they are fine, I really learned a lot about using buzz as measuring device)

[@ASJ1]

Instead of wiring it to the guitar player, could it run through a box with groundlifting? Do you know?

[@bidyutdatta5042]

I can hear Mike Dawes talking about all day

[@bidyutdatta5042]

The new song is not out too

[@mikedawesofficial]

Great to catch up man. Thanks for having me to talk exceptionally nerdy waffle 🧇 🐝 🍆

[@bidyutdatta5042]

Mike Dawes using 2018 strings

[@sunlounger29]

Such a nice and grounded guy! And he’s an ok guitar player, too...

[@purplemars8322]

Too much talking, not enough playing

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

:) Well this video is about Mike's setup. Many would want to know how such an incredible player sets his guitars up. I'm sure you'll find many awesome playing videos from Mike for example on his channel. You'll find the link in the description box. Cheers! //Kris

[@purplemars8322]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses Thank you for these Infos Doc ✌️