How to Adjust the String Action on an Acoustic Guitar | Luthier For Noobs Episode 3

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
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    DIY Bone Nut for Acoustic Guitar
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    LFN Episode 1:
    Making a Bone Saddle for Acoustic Guitar
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  • @whatthefuckor5226
    @whatthefuckor5226 3 года назад +298

    Truss rod: 2:16
    Nut height : 5:26
    Saddle height : 8:14

  • @rizaledge
    @rizaledge 4 года назад +315

    Finally I found the best tutorial about adjusting guitar action. Very nice explanation and detailed video, easy to understand. Thank you.

    • @MarkSagumOfficial
      @MarkSagumOfficial  4 года назад +5

      Thanks for watching! :)

    • @xlslg9987
      @xlslg9987 3 года назад +3

      yes. totally. i dont understand how other tutorials told me to make saddle lower as if it's not there and some said higher. found the right channel so he earns another subscriber

    • @anmolsingh5446
      @anmolsingh5446 3 года назад +2

      @@MarkSagumOfficial can you tell how much thickness should be for allenkey

    • @OTOTRENDChannel
      @OTOTRENDChannel 3 года назад

      ruclips.net/video/sPK24TMaXIA/видео.html

    • @maryjoyandrade5430
      @maryjoyandrade5430 3 года назад

      anong height ng saddle mo sir?

  • @jamiecooksey9037
    @jamiecooksey9037 3 года назад +8

    A well produced and informative video. I have watched many instructional videos on intonation and guitar action which have helped me lower my action and improve playability, but this is the best I have seen to date and the additional detail i.e. measurement at the bridge and adjustment of the saddle using your Excel calculation is so useful Thank you Mark.

  • @premierfuncasino
    @premierfuncasino 2 года назад +2

    Clear, concise, digestible ..the best I've seen online...Thank you!

  • @attheendoftheday8969
    @attheendoftheday8969 3 года назад +2

    This video is incredible. All of it. And you even made created a PDF for us to use for string height measurements! My man

  • @cheskaortillo4175
    @cheskaortillo4175 2 года назад +1

    The best video tutorial on RUclips about guitar action adjustments! Thank you sir! 😇

  • @danieltrujillo4996
    @danieltrujillo4996 3 года назад +1

    Finally someone who makes it clear!!! This video explained waaaaay more and answered my problem

  • @Don-ix7se
    @Don-ix7se Год назад

    yes that is the best tutorial I have seen in all my searches, now I know what to do and can hardly wait to get started on mine. Thanks

  • @adam_a923
    @adam_a923 7 месяцев назад

    This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Well done. I'm so glad I found this video, I'd be completely lost.

  • @dominikbliznak38
    @dominikbliznak38 3 года назад +86

    Mark you are amazing! I was afraid to set up the guitar by myself but with your tutorial I set up the guitar successfully and now I really enjoy playing the guitar! Thanks!!

    • @tommy_1629
      @tommy_1629 3 года назад +6

      You just have to try it and experiment with it, I have an Ibanez with a Floyd rose and I was too scared to set the guitar up but it needed it badly and I didn't have money for it at the time, so I just took a chance and gave it a try, it took me a while but I learned a lot from it and I can set almost any guitar up now :)

    • @yourbutler9988
      @yourbutler9988 2 года назад

      Same. It's my first acoustic guitar. I'm afraid to have adjustments on it by myself. But I guess I gotta have a try. Thanks to this direct and easy to follow tutorial.

    • @ramseygrandkangwa1203
      @ramseygrandkangwa1203 Год назад

      .

  • @yipitsrose
    @yipitsrose Год назад +1

    Wow you really went thru all that trig to give us an accurate calculation. Respect!

  • @thecaveofthedead
    @thecaveofthedead 3 года назад +3

    Thanks. I was looking for something to figure out lowering my saddle, and this is perfectly explained.

  • @wahfern18
    @wahfern18 3 года назад +1

    This is my go to video whenever i want to adjust the action of my guitars, very reliable video.. thanks!

  • @stonodo
    @stonodo 3 года назад +2

    thanks man, I fixed my new/old Yamaha with a truss rod adjustment. You just saved me $75 bucks that I thought I'd have to spend for s set up! Plays perfect now!

  • @johnjustineo.marquez1549
    @johnjustineo.marquez1549 4 года назад +60

    The most underrated fingerstyle guitarist in the Philippines kuya Mark Sagum

    • @berlyntumaneng9285
      @berlyntumaneng9285 4 года назад +1

      si ralphjay d natural ung pagtugtog nya madamot pa sa tabs overrated pa

  • @jennifermay134
    @jennifermay134 Год назад

    This is so clear, i like the way you break it down into sections.. thanks man

  • @alexvasquez6876
    @alexvasquez6876 2 года назад +6

    what an amazing video. Ive always been so skeptical doing this myself, and have gone through so many videos trying to figure out what exactly to do. Your video was miles above the rest and insanely informative! im speechless with how much I just learned. Thank you so so much!

  • @leojosepila3005
    @leojosepila3005 2 года назад +7

    Very useful and comprehensive. I've so many videos about this but I never found as systematic yet really understandable tutorial. Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @charlie-obrien
    @charlie-obrien Год назад

    Nice video on adjusting the string action. I had a guitar with a decent nut, but no relief and a high saddle. I thought my string action was good but I was fooling myself because without the relief it had me fighting with the strings and making my playing harder instead of more fluid.
    After adding slight relief and removing just a touch of material from the saddle, I was able to correct the issue and now enjoy playing my dreadnought acoustic more than ever.
    Your video was a great help and very instructive.Thank you

  • @pedrorochaguitar
    @pedrorochaguitar 3 года назад +1

    Amazing video, I've been looking for a tutorial like that for ages, thank you very much!!!

  • @PaddyOutback
    @PaddyOutback 10 месяцев назад

    Thanks for this. I’m about to set about adjusting the action on my acoustic for the first time and I’m much less scared now!

  • @robertbernardo783
    @robertbernardo783 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for the help Mark. Really valuable information. Thanks for the saddle height calculator.

  • @LionelMessi-ys9mo
    @LionelMessi-ys9mo 2 года назад +2

    Bro I've seen so many videos on thistopic but your video is soo detailed , I just loved it
    Thank you soo much❤️❤️

  • @markm12
    @markm12 3 года назад +1

    Salamat Po! You’re the best person I’ve to reach the basics of measuring and fabrication of guitar parts. Many videos are extensive in description, but you lay out nice and simple for me! Sana masagana ang pag tae mou!

  • @rogersmith3219
    @rogersmith3219 9 месяцев назад

    I have seen many videos similar to yours, however ,yours is the most understandable

  • @InsideTheStadium
    @InsideTheStadium Год назад

    Your a Legend brother, thank you, I'm a begginer and my finger had been hurting since I started playing because action was too high. I did everything you said and its so much easier to play bro, thank you, your the real rock star 🍻👑

  • @chardmb
    @chardmb 3 года назад +54

    You just need to remove two times the amount of material on the saddle with however much you want to reduce the action at the 12th fret (e.g. you want to lower the action at the 12th by 2/64, then shave off 4/64 at the saddle)

    • @Nazman06
      @Nazman06 Месяц назад

      not always the case

  • @sky16678
    @sky16678 2 года назад

    You are not only a guitarist but really an intelligent person...kudos brother

  • @giorassiccuriosity1796
    @giorassiccuriosity1796 Год назад +1

    How is this guy at such a young age has all these knowledge!?! Thanks much for the great content!

  • @wewannatry1994
    @wewannatry1994 3 года назад +2

    Grabeng tutorial to walang ibang kwento focus lang sa mismong ginagawa good job sir!

  • @lightlybreath4527
    @lightlybreath4527 3 года назад

    Thank you this, finally understand the how to for the adjustment of high/low action.

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc 4 года назад +8

    Great information. I started doing all my own guitar work, about 8 years ago. I would Add 1 thing = the usage of a Fret Rocker, if there is just a "trouble spot" and not affecting the Entire Guitar. Also when making Any adjustments - be sure to go Little-by-little. Enjoyed your video. Stay Safe. oNe LovE from NYC

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 2 года назад +2

    I agree, this is the best content for adjustment in RUclips. Congratulations kapatid! Subscribed!

  • @MohammadBagher-zz4rd
    @MohammadBagher-zz4rd 2 месяца назад

    It was great, thank you for solving my problem, I hope you will always be successful, brother

  • @jakescot1325
    @jakescot1325 3 года назад +1

    Thank you... you gave us a very technical and detailed explanation... God bless tou.

  • @dnylcrso-official
    @dnylcrso-official 2 года назад +1

    Your calculator was very helpful! more power to you! My acoustic now plays excellent after following your tips!🔥

    • @alpacino2107
      @alpacino2107 2 года назад +2

      What app are you using to open the calculator

  • @donnyh3497
    @donnyh3497 Год назад

    Nice video man. I appreciate the time you put into it!

  • @halim1644
    @halim1644 Месяц назад

    this video quality is so high ! Thanks bro !

  • @celadaemeraldpanollera8186
    @celadaemeraldpanollera8186 4 года назад +5

    Very informative as always. Thanks for this, Mark!
    -Ema May Celada

  • @AlexSoutheyMusic
    @AlexSoutheyMusic 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I appreciate it.

  • @HawaiianoPH
    @HawaiianoPH Год назад

    Aloha Mark,
    Awesome video! Nicely done. It's actually professional! I mean that.
    Thank you 🤙🏽

  • @thinkaboutzu9797
    @thinkaboutzu9797 2 года назад +1

    Now that's what u call a tutorial, demo with explanation . Not jus talks 😂 salamat bro. Buti nadapa ako sa channel na to. Auto subscribe na hahah

  • @ArviantoDwi
    @ArviantoDwi 3 года назад +1

    Your saddle calculator is very useful! Thank you so much! Subscribed.

    • @alpacino2107
      @alpacino2107 2 года назад

      What app are you using to open the calculator ?

  • @PomBare
    @PomBare 3 года назад +3

    This has to be one of the best videos on youtube. Detailed, perfect images (I needed to see that amount of sawdust or else I'd have been worried how much sanding I was doing to my saddle. And a free piece of essential software thrown in - in the shape of the calculator, you are a God amongst men.

  • @MrSpencerForsyth
    @MrSpencerForsyth 2 года назад +1

    Wow really well done video! Helped me a lot thank you!

  • @baymax-kun1876
    @baymax-kun1876 2 года назад

    Very comprehensive and really love the creative editing of the video! New subscriber here ✊

  • @richoverton493
    @richoverton493 2 года назад

    Being a beginner and suddenly getting a buzzing high E I had thought my guitar had failed.
    Thanks to your tutorial I learned about camber.
    BOOM
    fixed the problem.
    Thank you

    • @amykonhai2330
      @amykonhai2330 2 года назад

      I have the problem with my new guitar the 1 E string lower one is buzzing on 5 fret and there is a little Buzz in the guitar help me

    • @richoverton493
      @richoverton493 2 года назад

      @@amykonhai2330
      I just used the Allen wrench that came with guitar and backed the screw counter clockwise about a half turn.
      This removed the bow in neck that made strings touch More than one fret at a time.
      The screw is in guitar body through whole under strings where the neck meets the guitar body

  • @OlivesBabui
    @OlivesBabui 4 года назад +1

    Yea, I've been tuning in since the first episode. Thanks for the content kuya. Pa shout-out next vid kuya, big fan here.

  • @shantanujagtap5552
    @shantanujagtap5552 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for detailed information. It's upto the Mark

  • @myheromybaby1253
    @myheromybaby1253 Год назад

    2yrs ago na 'ting vid, pero ngayon ko lang napanood. Malaking tulong sakin. Maraming salamat master 😅

  • @desperado1265
    @desperado1265 3 года назад +1

    Very professional easy clean video loved it and really liked that you used both languages since I don't speak filipino also the intro was pleasant to watch subbed for more content

  • @chartreux7963
    @chartreux7963 Год назад

    I did it with your excel in first try. Thank you so much, bro! New subscriber!

  • @pdp977
    @pdp977 3 года назад +13

    Hi and thanks for this - I usually work on electrics, but I've been reconditioning a slightly beaten up acoustic for a child's Christmas present (his parents can't afford a new acoustic, and I had a couple hanging around) This was really helpful, especially the spreadsheet. Excellent explanation and clear steps. An old Encore has now got better action than my own Godin.

  • @j4m4rmusic95
    @j4m4rmusic95 2 года назад +1

    Very nice content bro! God bless you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @ahbe9232
    @ahbe9232 3 года назад +2

    The best video on the action 👏very well explained and the edit is really dope, thanks for this gem!

  • @LojalOfficial
    @LojalOfficial 4 месяца назад +7

    The sudden language woke me up 😂

  • @dannie3117
    @dannie3117 3 года назад +1

    Very good video and clear instructions. Well done

  • @m.t.kbasicgauterlessons796
    @m.t.kbasicgauterlessons796 7 месяцев назад

    was able to fix my guitar because of you. ❤
    Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @jonvoitbautista643
    @jonvoitbautista643 3 года назад +2

    This is very informative and helpful Mark. I love doing DYI and this gave me confidence to do my own guitar, well at least on my cheaper one's to start. You won a subscriber here bro and keep up the good work. Looking forward for new videos, Salamat ulit.

  • @bobbymalta73
    @bobbymalta73 5 месяцев назад

    Thanks For Everything My friend!

  • @brickmeister2128
    @brickmeister2128 3 года назад

    Best tutorial yet. More in depth 👍

  • @kalaivanithukkaram
    @kalaivanithukkaram 3 года назад

    Too much of Detailed Explanation❤
    Thank you so much..

  • @minsetpaing9875
    @minsetpaing9875 3 года назад

    The best vdo for mending bend neck so far

  • @mementomori5078
    @mementomori5078 2 года назад

    Soooo yeah! Subscribed ! 😎

  • @Sri_-T
    @Sri_-T 8 месяцев назад

    Good videography man and great content

  • @Rockism-sak7d
    @Rockism-sak7d Месяц назад

    Best tutorial video 😍
    Thank you ❤

  • @paktamgixxer4423
    @paktamgixxer4423 3 года назад +1

    Nice tutorial bro. Thanks for sharing the good info 😊👍

  • @asterios5010
    @asterios5010 3 года назад +47

    Me: *see's the math computation*
    Also me: I just wanted to lower my strings xD

  • @RockWeller
    @RockWeller 4 года назад +5

    Hey man! Great tips on guitar maintainence! Greetings from Singapore!

  • @albertoreubenreyes
    @albertoreubenreyes 3 года назад +1

    This is helpful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @michaelsullivan9342
    @michaelsullivan9342 5 месяцев назад

    Your newest subscriber!
    I have to admit, setting up my guitar's by myself was always intimidating to me, but after watching your video I feel confident to do it myself, wish me luck, I'm going in lol! 😆

  • @BLUE-KUN002
    @BLUE-KUN002 3 года назад +1

    Earned a subscriber here ❤️
    I can now play the guitar much more easier thank you so much ❤️

  • @A4QSL
    @A4QSL Год назад

    learned something new thank you man

  • @petertowneya
    @petertowneya Год назад

    Really found this useful! Love the name too.

  • @nyx6703
    @nyx6703 3 года назад +1

    soo clean and clear 💛

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear 2 года назад +1

    This is an extremely helpful video. What you show us is for some reason not very easy to find explained well on RUclips.

  • @butchhernandez8188
    @butchhernandez8188 3 года назад +1

    salamat!!!, I've been using my acoustic guitar for almost 2 years, in-adjust ko na yung truss rod ko, mataas pa rin action, malaking tulong sa 'kin yung calculator thingy para sa desired action na gusto ko, siguro naman sapat na yung experience ko para bawasan na yung action ng gitara ko ngayon.
    nice video btw. 👍

  • @rilijohnmichael
    @rilijohnmichael 3 года назад

    Woah this is really informative and the graphics really helped.

  • @franzvill2510
    @franzvill2510 4 года назад

    sa dami dami nang na search ko about sa action adjustment dto ko mas naintindihan ng mabuti, salamat idol laking tulong talaga

  • @HenryAlvarez
    @HenryAlvarez 3 года назад

    Very informative! Instant sub! Looking forward to restoring an old guitar of mine I had since high school. Also have a Jcraft Troubadour Taka Mini from Jolly Music! Cheers bro!

  • @mugaci9260
    @mugaci9260 3 года назад

    Thank you Mark.. great lesson.

  • @lloydmarak5
    @lloydmarak5 2 года назад

    The best tutorial on neck adjustment

  • @Gwenskiii
    @Gwenskiii Месяц назад

    Bakit ngayon ko lang ito nakita huhu dahil po sainyo kuya naayos ko guitar ko. Thank you so much po!!

  • @dipteshsharma109
    @dipteshsharma109 3 года назад

    The best tutorial on RUclips

  • @AgunkPerkasa
    @AgunkPerkasa 2 года назад

    Thank you for making this video!

  • @jimvandemoter6961
    @jimvandemoter6961 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you. I have a Taylor 114e that I really like but the action is a little high for me. This will help out a lot.

  • @shahrulnizam7891
    @shahrulnizam7891 3 года назад

    Your video give hope to start palying guitar again

  • @jstmg3592
    @jstmg3592 9 месяцев назад

    Explained perfectly....this really was helpfull❤

  • @MunkirNakirGaming
    @MunkirNakirGaming 3 года назад

    Best video on RUclips about this subject ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @AZ-mv5ox
    @AZ-mv5ox 2 года назад

    Wow incredibly good. Thank you

  • @cococho3216
    @cococho3216 Год назад

    特别感谢出了这么有用的教学视频!!!我这就去试试!!

  • @ihleetlebradores92
    @ihleetlebradores92 3 года назад

    Great tutorial, thumbs up 👆 sir! 😊

  • @robybitsaida1626
    @robybitsaida1626 3 года назад

    I learned a lot thank you so much🙌🙌🙏🙏

  • @howardroark4227
    @howardroark4227 3 года назад

    Wow! Awesome awesome tutorial!

  • @dzuu_alfikr6089
    @dzuu_alfikr6089 3 года назад

    Very detailed ! Tyvm pal :)

  • @zprosound2526
    @zprosound2526 3 года назад

    Best tutorial video so far

  • @valentinagirott
    @valentinagirott 2 года назад

    best tutorial out there! thank youu

  • @jgvcover2361
    @jgvcover2361 3 года назад

    Thanks for this😊, natutu po ako BILANG bagohan sa paggigitara, thanks a lot 👏👏👏

  • @PnoyBoi4Ever
    @PnoyBoi4Ever 2 месяца назад

    Salamat Pare. Sobrang galing.

  • @paulsimpliciano
    @paulsimpliciano 3 года назад

    Salamat master... Laking tulong to sa akin na owner ng music store :) more power and God bless!