The Complete Guitar Setup Guide: The measurements, tools & techniques used by professional luthiers
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If you've ever struggled to find a guitar setup that feels just right, this book is for you. With expert guidance from luthier Pascal Scott, you can learn how to set up your own guitar using a personalized approach tailored to your playing style and instrument. By following his step-by-step instructions and using his unique measurements, you can achieve a setup that feels comfortable and sounds amazing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this book is packed with valuable information and expert advice that will help you optimize your playing experience and achieve your musical goals. Order your copy today and take your guitar and bass playing to new heights! Review: Very good book - Vert good book. Good illustrations/pictures. Easy explaining how to set up/intonate/adjust your guitar, Good description of what kind of tools are needed to do the differensial Jobs. Review: The perfect introduction to guitar and bass setup and maintenance - I've been playing guitar with varying levels of commitment for 30 years, amassing a collection of 9 guitars and basses, so it felt time that I learned how to keep them in optimal shape without spending thousands on visits to guitar techs. At this point my goal isn't to become a true craftsman like an actual luthier, my goal is to be able to set up a guitar or bass better than the local music store tech and have the confidence to tinker with pickups and necks and bridges and so on. I'm a DIY'er in many areas, so let's add one more. This is the start of that journey. Fast forwarding a bit, I read through this book twice, confirmed that I had the right tools (I'd purchased off of a checklist and already had a lot of the screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, soldering iron, etc.), and then set up an old SR300DX bass that - as I learned through the process of evaluation taught in the book - needed neck relief, intonation adjustments, and bridge height adjustments. So I adjusted the truss rod to add neck relief with old strings on, then cleaned the body and fretboard with strings off, leveled the fretboard in 3 locations, shaped the fret edges (minimally), crowned and polished frets, cleaned all metal parts, cleaned pots (D5), replaced 9V battery, nut filing cleanup and re-glue, new strings (DR BB), bridge height adjustment. Took me about 3 hours because I was being cautious and did spend extra time shaping the fret edges. But it worked. That 2004 bass shines like new and plays like butter with no fret buzz to be found. I tell that story because I went from having a vague idea how this all worked to diving into a bass setup with tools I'd never used before and actually experiencing serviceable results, all in the period of about a week. I did look up some YouTube videos (this book author produces videos that are said to be very useful) for clarification on some points, but almost entirely used the book content. Next up is a Telecaster neck and pickup swap that will get a full setup treatment. I'll have to remember to take pictures of that one. Thanks, Scott. I learned setup basics much faster than I'd have imagined and didn't screw up my first attempt in any way. A good start to the journey.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 224 Reviews |
D**D
Very good book
Vert good book. Good illustrations/pictures. Easy explaining how to set up/intonate/adjust your guitar, Good description of what kind of tools are needed to do the differensial Jobs.
T**S
The perfect introduction to guitar and bass setup and maintenance
I've been playing guitar with varying levels of commitment for 30 years, amassing a collection of 9 guitars and basses, so it felt time that I learned how to keep them in optimal shape without spending thousands on visits to guitar techs. At this point my goal isn't to become a true craftsman like an actual luthier, my goal is to be able to set up a guitar or bass better than the local music store tech and have the confidence to tinker with pickups and necks and bridges and so on. I'm a DIY'er in many areas, so let's add one more. This is the start of that journey. Fast forwarding a bit, I read through this book twice, confirmed that I had the right tools (I'd purchased off of a checklist and already had a lot of the screwdrivers, Allen wrenches, soldering iron, etc.), and then set up an old SR300DX bass that - as I learned through the process of evaluation taught in the book - needed neck relief, intonation adjustments, and bridge height adjustments. So I adjusted the truss rod to add neck relief with old strings on, then cleaned the body and fretboard with strings off, leveled the fretboard in 3 locations, shaped the fret edges (minimally), crowned and polished frets, cleaned all metal parts, cleaned pots (D5), replaced 9V battery, nut filing cleanup and re-glue, new strings (DR BB), bridge height adjustment. Took me about 3 hours because I was being cautious and did spend extra time shaping the fret edges. But it worked. That 2004 bass shines like new and plays like butter with no fret buzz to be found. I tell that story because I went from having a vague idea how this all worked to diving into a bass setup with tools I'd never used before and actually experiencing serviceable results, all in the period of about a week. I did look up some YouTube videos (this book author produces videos that are said to be very useful) for clarification on some points, but almost entirely used the book content. Next up is a Telecaster neck and pickup swap that will get a full setup treatment. I'll have to remember to take pictures of that one. Thanks, Scott. I learned setup basics much faster than I'd have imagined and didn't screw up my first attempt in any way. A good start to the journey.
S**N
Intresting stuff
I am not a luthier,but I was a mechanic in Ford dealers for a long time.I did a lot of carburetor work.[little delicate stuff] Bought an old epiphone 12 string that is pretty messed up and I'm actually making progress.The book was a little expensive,but it is helpful. This could become a hobby.
L**N
Lots of information.
Good book. Informative.
R**E
Very well written guide that demystifies guitar set up.
Most guitar setup guides are so comprehensive that they can be overwhelming. This is a thoughtful, well organized, guide to a lot of really important information to help you set up and clean your guitar to make it play well. I also highly recommend Dan erlewines’ “how to make your electric guitar play great”. I would suggest you get this one first and then go deeper with the other. It’s printed on good stock, nice large lettering, clear photos, a very good purchase to get some very useful knowledge that will make your guitar more fun to play.
R**T
Stick with the online version, not worth the cost.
Online book has additional links and charts. Definitely not worth what they charged for this.
W**L
Guitar Setup Guide. Must have imo
Guitar Setup laid out, step by step. If you can read and play a guitar. You can do the rest. This is a must have for a guitarist. Quit paying the shops for your setup. Find your own setups with this guide. From truss rods to tuning.
F**N
Certainly not Complete
This is a BRIEF OUTLINE of setup and maintenance. It provides a brief overview of some common issues. Maybe, just enough to get someone in trouble. I was expecting much more, like a complete guide....
N**F
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Goeie boek
K**R
The complete guitar setup guide
Very useful and easy to understand
W**G
A Guide for Every Guitar Player 👍
👍 Tolles Buch
F**O
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M**M
An incredible wealth of knowledge in a single book
As an owner of numerous books on guitar repair and maintenance, I find that none compare to this exceptional work by Pascal Scott. Scott is not only a highly skilled luthier, but he also possesses a rare ability to communicate intricate and complex concepts in a manner that is easily understandable to all. This book has become my essential guide for all aspects of guitar maintenance, and worth every penny. I strongly recommend this book to any guitarist.
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