FENDER STRATOCASTER - How to Setup your Electric Guitar, Step-by-Step

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MusicNomad and Geoff Luttrell team up like no other FENDER STRAT setup video, with easy to follow how-to setup instructions using MusicNomad's Precision Gauges and Tools and the KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™ method. To learn more about the setup tool sets used in this video and how to setup your own guitar visit MusicNomad's Setup Hub: www.musicnomadcare.com/How-To...
Since 2001, Geoff Luttrell Master Guitar Tech of SF Guitarworks and Sonoma County Guitarworks sfguitarworks.com/ has setup thousands of guitars and also teaches countless guitar players how to setup their own guitars in his setup workshops. He does an incredible job, like no other, of breaking down each setup task explaining in layman’s terms why your guitar will play and sound better by performing each setup task and then leads you through each step, giving helpful tips and tricks along the way. Using MusicNomad’s Precision Gauges and Tools, the setup process becomes so simple to perform as you will see for yourself. Follow along with your own guitar and you will be amazed that yes you can setup your own electric guitar. Not only is it fun, but a properly setup guitar takes your playing and sound to a whole new level.
Keep in mind, that the steps he goes through in the exact order can be applied to any electric guitar with individually adjustable saddles. If you have a fixed bridge (i.e. Tune-o-matic) commonly found on Gibson guitars there is a slight change in the order you perform switching steps 2 and 3 (doing the string radius followed by the string action on a fixed bridge guitar). We have a video that shows how to setup an electric guitar with fixed bridge also.
Check out MusicNomad's setup hub for lots of how to videos, setup tools and info on the KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™.
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Pre-Setup Steps
3:20 Truss Rod
9:35 Action of Strings
15:36 Radius of Strings
20:02 Nut Height
35:23 Intonation
40:07 Pickup Height

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@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

You can fast forward to the specific task below: 1:00 Pre-Setup Steps ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 3:20 Truss Rod ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 9:35 Action of Strings ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 15:36 Radius of Strings ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 20:02 Nut Height ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 35:23 Intonation ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html 40:07 Pickup Height ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2QsomaNW_8w.html

@shubhamtiwari3287 2 года назад

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@BostonWhoFan515 Год назад

Is it ok if I use a under-string radius guage during the bridge radius step instead of using the over the top method that you use? I know the difference is minimal but the under-string guage is a bit more precise. This has been nagging at me every time I setup a guitar. I use you method and tools except for the way we set the bridge radius.

@jeffwoods9816 2 года назад

Just wanted let you know your video brought a smile on my 10 year old son's face. I had bought him a used Squire strat mini to learn on, it was supposedly "professionally" setup. He brought it to me the other day frustrated with it buzzing and just basically unplayable. I had gotten some setup tools for Christmas. Sat down and walked through your video. Handed the guitar back to him and he was totally amazed.

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

That is awesome! Thanks for all your support

@juleswinnfield3958 Год назад

If your son is only 10 and is already complaining about the setup…he’s gonna be an insane player in the future🤯 When I was 10 you’d have to hand me a guitar missing the strings for me to notice something’s wrong with the setup😂

@azmike3572 Год назад

@@juleswinnfield3958 Hahaha! That's funny, Jules!

@jcdavie8725 3 года назад

The clearest and most helpful setup instructions/video I've ever seen.

@vibrant20 20 дней назад

I can not thank you enough for this professional tutorial, and clear teaching method. thank you Geoff.

@ta1ntv1lle39 3 года назад

the best set up vid ive seen, i just got a guitar and have been browsing these types of vids and i havent found one nearly as detailed as this one, normally, they will say "well, now youll do this and that" but they wont explain or show what this and that is... thank you, just purchased this kit

@modernmute9028 3 года назад

Thanks for this video, tried other videos but they weren't very detailed. Just bought a 6 piece set of the tools you used in the video. Thanks for your time and knowledge

@av8tordonny398 Год назад

The most helpful, informative and complete instructions I’ve seen. Thank you!

@davidconboy5822 2 года назад

Truly enjoyed the step by step video and explanations. Can't wait to purchase your tools and get my stratocaster set up properly. Thank You. :)

@guyh7729 Год назад

Really excellent video tutorial. I'm using the video with my MusicNomad equipment care package and it's a dream. The care pack is really well thought through as well. Well done!

@kenroper7351 3 года назад

I just bought a new American Stratocaster Pro II after watching this video 3 times I ordered all the tools including the Nut files.Thanks for the great video.

@JasonB5232 2 года назад

Got Setup for Xmas and I'm thrilled. This was the first setup I've done that I felt like it was easy and that I didn't second guess that I was doing it right.

@loums52 Год назад

Now that was detailed! Thanks for a great tech video! This makes the whole process seem quite doable.

@stratplayr6997 3 года назад

Excellent video!! I set up one of my Strats this weekend by following your video & it worked perfectly! I've tried setups before, but could never get them quite right. Thanks for putting this together for us.

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Awesome! Share the video with your Strat community if the occasion arises so more people can learn now to setup their Strat to play and sound great!

@whoiskalinagu Год назад

Excellent video and really well explained for us aspiring luthiers that want to know their instruments better! Many thank yous to you friend 🙌🏽🙏🏽

@BostonWhoFan515 2 года назад

I've been using these Music Nomad tools and the KISS process on all my guitars for a few years now. One thing I failed to do early on was fret the first fret when setting the action. Once I added that to the process I started flying through my setups. I personally find the most common suggested measurements on the guage to be perfect for me. No additional adjustment needed. But even if you personally don't like any of the suggested measurements it's still a great way to at the very least get the guitar setup correctly and close enough to your liking that only minimal further adjustment is needed. The best part is their products aren't overly expensive. Step aside StewMac... there's a new dog in the yard.

@jamesgibson3242 5 месяцев назад

This guy makes some cool tools and gives great lessons. I have learned a lot from him and applied this to my own guitar setups.

@dyllirium9488 6 месяцев назад

I took Geoff's set up workshop at his home shop in petemula some years ago. This video is awesome in that it clearly hits most of the points he taught that day. He's the real deal, a true pro. Thanks Geoff.

@nunezkant 6 месяцев назад

Could you give me an idea of what is a light touch vs a heavy touch ? In the Truss rod adjustment part ?

@michael_caz_nyc Год назад

This was phenomenal. I love the Music Nomad stuff. I have about 9 of their items.

@ashwin_ramakrishnan 2 года назад

Thanks for such a well-explained tutorial. I'm looking forward to buying a kit from you guys and trying it out on my own Strat. UPDATE: My setup kit and cradle cube arrived, and I'm setting up my strat now. Thanks again.

@sergiomng Год назад

Thanks a lot for this very precise and well explained video. I just bought the basic kit from amazon and was able to adjust my taylor guitar. I owe you one!!

@delghani Год назад

thank you for this lucid explanation. very helpful and instructive. love xxx

@ivanbravo347 10 месяцев назад

I bought all your set up products and my guitar never sounded so good. I really appreciate the video. Please keep on making stuff like this 🙏

@MusicNomadCare 10 месяцев назад

Love hearing this!!

@deybsapon 3 года назад

Thank you man. It helps me a lot. Salute 👍

@bradleysmith4409 2 года назад

Great work Geoff!

@brooksphillips2234 29 дней назад

Buying the music nomad set up kitt was a great decision. Its an easy to use kit that works perfectly. I like the case they put it all in too. I have all sorts of other suff stored in there too! I got into working on guitars about a year ago because I didnt have a luthier near me and was tired of being out of tune. Now about a year later I have all sorts of luthier tools and Im cutting my own nuts for my Les Paul and Strat Ultra! Ive become addicted to it! Im on a journey to have the best playing guitars around! Its a challenge but music nomad and Stew Mac have made it possible!

@davidrapant6398 3 месяца назад

I was intimidated about trying to set up my own guitars. I have 4 electrics and one acoustic. I have a player strat that really had me frustrated and it was buzzing crazy on the B string. I watched a video and decided I would upgrade and replace the nut with a graph tech nut and string tree. That fixed that problem and then i came across your videos. Having a lot more confidence I decided to go ahead and get the KISS setup tools. I highly recommend this system. The tools are high quality and a lot of thought went into them from a design stand point. I had a set of Fender bridge saddle adjustment allen wrenches that were complete garbage. I got the Nomad tool kit and that solved that problem. I got through the entire setup and what a difference. I can't thank you guys enough. I'm totally confident that I can setup my own guitars now. 5 guitars adds up to a lot of money in setups that will pay for these tools in no time. I'm going to get the nut files and truss wrench set too. I'm impressed with the quality. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and designing a really nice functional set of tools.

@MusicNomadCare 2 месяца назад

Awesome! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

@brooksphillips2234 29 дней назад

You should get some files and learn how to cut a nut. You can start with pre cut nuts and use the files to just shape the slots because none of them are drop in and play. Once you get good at that then start buying blanks. You can order pre shaped blank nuts and do a little sanding to shape it and then measure out and cut your own slots. I started replacing my nuts on my Les Paul Goldtop and Strat Ultra about a year ago. Best decision I ever made although I've gone through God knows how many nuts trying to get it right especially with my Les Pual. Music nomad and Stew Mac have good files. I've also acquired a vice specifically for nut jobs! Lol. Abrasive cord is another nice thing to use on a nut. I use Mitchell's abrasive cord. A regular luthiers file set would be another thing to get too. I use a flay file for the ends of nuts so I don't have to rub it on a flat surface with sandpaper! Slow and steady is the best way to go with cutting a nut because one file to much and the whole nut is ruined unless you do the bone dust and glue trick which I'm not a fan of! Anyways, I say go for it man! Best decision I ever made! In fact I just put a nut on my LP and Strat about 30 min ago using Music Nomad setup kit!

@davidrapant6398 29 дней назад

@@brooksphillips2234 Yeah I plan on doing that in the near future. I have a few guitars so I can practice on one of them until I get it right then move on to another one. I actually got brave and did the bridge on my acoustic. I just popped it out and very lightly sanded it down like 5 times restringing it up and checking it. Plays WAY better and easier now.. Definitely going to keep working on my guitars from now on.

@dulla8469 2 года назад

oh god, dear god do i love guitars, i came to this video once like 3 months ago when i was new to setting up guitars and stuff, and i thought i set it up perfect, yesterday i noticed that i think the setup is kinda bad cause im noticing some buzz on some strings sometimes, so i come back, i re do the string action with the right tools, making sure the radios of the strings is all correct, intonate it again, and im in love with my guitar again.. Thank You

@mikeharris7929 Год назад

I set up my Strat following the steps in this video. Has never played better, excellent step by step process.

@jimelshaw2665 8 месяцев назад

Easily the best video I’ve ever seen about setting up a strat. Thank you.

@justinfurmanek2120 3 года назад

Very good setup video.

@byronturnbow2189 8 месяцев назад

these are the best tutorials. I used your gauges to set up a pbass. I notice on the Strat you did not talk bout the tremalo springs.

@StevenDoyleYes Год назад

excellent tutorial 👏 thank you

@juleswinnfield3958 Год назад

Best tutorial and explanation on the internet to date.

@metaloutlander 3 года назад

great video!

@deltafour1212 3 года назад

This is a godsend! Please, don't ever take this video down. Subscribed/Bell

@kenrussell1093 3 года назад

This presentation is absolutely the easiest to understand of any of the tutorial setup videos I have watched. Given the care that went into this tutorial, I will be purchasing the Music Nomad luthier tools to add to my arsenal of guitar maintenance tools. Great work, and thanks a million!👍✌️🙂

@ColocasiaCorm 2 года назад

@danabiondo9243 Год назад

No What?

@That.old.mountain 3 года назад

Exactly what I’ve been wanting to find

@Douger318 Год назад

GREAT LEARNING FOR BEGINNER JUST GETTING STARTED THANK YOU

@hernan_93 3 года назад

Absolutely thankful. Best setup video I have seen so far. A keeper in my "guitar library". Thank you, guys. The tools are a little bit high, at least to me. Any discount or code you can share?

@wedrivebynight 10 месяцев назад

This was extremely helpful.

@AntonioGomez-ob9og 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much a well explained tutorial I don't know how I missed this video for the last year's This is nothing but a pure solid Gold What I wanna do right now is to buy the setup kit and the nut files. I hope that you guys keep making this kind of videos For beginners like us. Congratulation, guys, you are amazing.

@Beelzybud 2 года назад

Great guide. Thanks.

@brushstroke3733 2 года назад

I enjoyed watching the acoustic setup video and now this one. You sold me already (these are great long form commercials!) I just bought an inexpensive Yamaha FS800 and when I opened it yesterday, I found the action too high right out of the box. I took a chance and sanded 1 mm off the bottom of the saddle (my first attempt) and that improved the action quite a bit. But the action at the 1st fret, especially on the low E is still too high, and I might have the neck a little too straight after tightening the truss rod 1/8 of a turn. So I just ordered the Music Nomad Setup Kit, six individual Music Nomad nut files, the Music Nomad table mat and neck support block, and TUSQ replacement nut and saddle from Graph Tech. The tools alone cost almost as much as I paid for the guitar! Oh well, I am excited to learn the skills and to have the tools so I can work on my own instruments. Of course, this means I'll need more nut files for my electric guitars which use different string gages! And after I get the action set right on the new Yamaha FS800, I might end up with some buzzing frets and have to buy more tools to level, crown, and polish frets. Oh boy, what did I get myself into?

@vkt5576 7 месяцев назад

Great video thank you. I purchased the files and the radius gauge (from NM) and will attempt my first ever set up, can't wait.

@chaggasfernandes 3 месяца назад

Fantastic video. I bought myself the music nomad nut files and the nut height gauge here in New Zealand.

@shanghaimaath Месяц назад

Thank you so much ! That's by far the best video on this topic I've ever seen.

@MusicNomadCare Месяц назад

Awesome!

@kamalkumargautam007 3 года назад

This video made my day...

@danabiondo9243 Год назад

Now That is A Strat! Thank You !

@bodystoke 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Geoff, that was super helpful... I tweaked everything, but the nut height, as I don't have the proper file for that currently. My Strat plays and sounds better...thx again!

@Hemislick Год назад

well guys.....Thanks much for an absolutely great vid and you do a way better job than other sites.....Will invest in your tools as well..................

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

Thanks for the feedback - we're glad you like the videos!

@brendanmorris9561 3 года назад

Great Video! Can you please do a full set-up of a Prs? I am purchasing your PRS feeler gauge and would also love to find out how to adjust string action height on one of their bridges as well

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

We are working it. Stay tuned and subscribe to our channel so you can be alerted as we launch new videos

@brendanmorris9561 3 года назад

@@MusicNomadCare Awesome Thanks! I'm actually a subscriber already and own a lot of your products. You guys are great!

@SoloRider831 Год назад

So, and this is just to be clear since I did not hear it mentioned in the video, if you set the electric guitar to these recommended settings and you then get fret buzz, the solutions would be 1) raise the action a bit higher at the saddle, or 2) try to determine where the fret is buzzing and address that with either your luthier or, if you have the skills, crown or shave those specific "high" fret areas? Hope that makes sense. Thanks. Great video.

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

The KISS setup method is based on doing all the steps in order and having level frets. For example, if you do the String Action Height adjustment only and you have fret buzz, it may be because you did not adjust your Truss Rod. Make sure you follow all the steps in the setup process. For worn or un-even frets you will have to compensate for that until you are able to get fretwork done. To achieve clean notes and no buzzing without fretwork, you will need to raise the action until you achieve no buzz. More relief in the neck and higher string action can solve this but is harder to play and can lead to intonation issues. Another cause for buzzing can be that your nut slots are too low or were cut too low. If you are having any of these issues, we recommend you take your guitar to a qualified repair shop.

@judgetoogood1033 Год назад

Awesome

@pedromaiz88 Год назад

I've had the musicnomad string action gauge for a few years and absolutely love it. It will probably last me a lifetime and is easy to use. I also have all guitar surface cleaning products. I don't have any other set up tools from musicnomad, and I want to follow this guide. It's a little bit tricky to follow along with different tools, for example, when measuring the nut height. Because the musicnomad nut height gauge doesn't show us any quantitative units of measurement, I have no idea how to use something else. I think it's cool that musicnomad keeps it simple by telling the user "yes, this is fine" or "not fine, file the nut". But I have no idea what I am supposed to aim for when using a tool that does actually show the quantity that is being measured. I figured the easiest solution is just to buy all of the music nomad tools. But now I'm a little irritated to see that you sell all of these gauges separately. For example, why not just sell one set of feeler gauges that includes what we need for truss rod relief and nut height? I'd rather have a more compact set of tools, and I bet the price would be lower if these were both a part of a single set. Instead, there are 6 different pieces that are needed for the complete set of guages, and it comes out to a whopping 60 bucks. I have seen complete sets of feeler gauges for like $10 before. Granted, they are not as easy to use and are not as conveniently labeled, but I don't think I can justify paying that much just for convenience.

@danabiondo9243 Год назад

Only $60.00 ?

@lelandgaunt7130 8 месяцев назад

Pedro, it sounds like you need to do more overtime at McDonald's.

@enos211 2 года назад

Thanks for the video! Do you firmly recommend following the steps in this specific order? Any of you folks in comments do it in a different order?

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

Yes you need to perform the full setup in the proper KISS flow because its a linear process and all the steps are using a fixed reference point at the 1st fret so if your nut height slots are incorrect it doesnt change the other measurements and adjustments you made in the previous steps so you will not need to go back and remeasure and adjust

@MrSupersuperbeto 2 года назад

Hey, thanks a lot! This is an excellent video! I know that there are lots of people asking for the tremolo setup, any news on that? Let's imagine that I know how to setup the tremolo, at what point should I do it? Like the first thing, or the last one, or in the middle before setting pickups high? Thanks again!!

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

Thanks for watching our how to videos, we spend a lot of time making them to help our community. Check out this video we did on how to set up a floyd rose step-by-step: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-lS2YwAilgu0.html

@kkrsnn5632 Год назад

Mike McCready showing you how to setuo a guitar 😉 Great video 😊

@scottgoldstein6074 Год назад

I've been playing 10s on my strat forever as strictly a rhythm player. Thinking of changing to 9s to start doing some lead work and make the bends a bit easier. Would I need to have a new setup going from 10s to 9s? Thanks. I love these videos.

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

There should be no issue as long as your string gauge is no higher or lower than 3-4 thousand of an inch of the nut slot size which it shouldn't be going from 9s to 10s but you can always use our precision setup gauge set to check to see if you need a setup

@legzalez 3 года назад

HI, thanks for the great video and product. One question, can I use a regular capo on the first fret instead of your pick capo? I bought your action gauge but I lost the pick capo. Thanks

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

The pick capo allows you to hold the string down on top of the 1st fret with just enough tension and is easy to slip in without worrying about where it sits on the fret and how much tension is on it. Yes, you can use a regular capo but you need to make sure it is holding down the string directly on top of the 1st fret using the least amount of tension. You will have an inaccurate string height if the capo is too far forward on the fret.

@ElkinCanas-tb9bs 2 месяца назад

Great Tutorial!! I just received my set and I will work on my guitars. Just a little question, if my guitar has a compound radius 8 to 12. Should I use the 12 radius gauge?

@MusicNomadCare 2 месяца назад

Yes, you use the largest number on a compound radius fretboard, which is the radius at the last fret.

@kostis6 Год назад

I have bought many of your tools and they are top notch! Best on the market. I have a question about intonation if you don’t mind. When I’m done with intonation saddles don’t always follow the typical shape. ( bass string saddles further from nut and Treble string saddles closer to the nut). My guitar always plays well anyway. Should I care? Thanks ;)

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

It is normal where your strings are positioned on the saddle.

@iryan9 Год назад

Great video! Once this process is complete should the strings on an electric guitar buzz when played acoustically?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

There should be no buzzing. The KISS setup method is based on doing all the steps in order and having level frets. For worn or un-even frets you will have to compensate for that until you are able to get fretwork done. To achieve clean notes and no buzzing without fretwork, you will need to raise the action until you achieve no buzz. More relief in the neck and higher string action can solve this but is harder to play and can lead to intonation issues. Another cause for buzzing can be that your nut slots are too low or were cut too low. If you are having any of these issues, we recommend you take your guitar to a qualified repair shop.

@Bromeh 3 года назад

Awesome vid, one of the best (maybe the best) out there that I have found thus far coupled with excellent tools. When you are checking your 'action' on the 12th fret, do you look to actually see the desired line on the tool OR so the line is just NOT visible?

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Thanks! The bottom of the string should meet the top of the line and be visible. This makes it easier to see and how our string action works. We are not sure about other string action gauges.

@peterharoldjanakjr2078 3 года назад

You have a really nice set of videos. This one is great! However, I would have loved a mic'd amp audio example of a clean string sound experiencing worrble from being too close to the pickups.

@rolandjgutierrez7737 2 года назад

I learned a lot on this vedio. Great tutorial lot of theory and experience thanks..

@ratedrsuperstarthega 3 года назад

We need to put capo on 1st fret for adjusting string action (string height) ? I was not aware of this. I never put capo for setting up action. So the action on my guitar was 2.5mm at 12th fret, both on low e and high E strings without any capo. Didn't like that action but anything lower than that, I get fret buzz on all of my guitars.

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

In the flow, string height comes before nut height. The measurements we have are based on using the pick capo at the first fret. Since the nut has not been addressed yet, you would be using a height reference point that could be off. The first fret is a fixed height to adjust from. After going through the KISS method and using the most common measurements, if you get fret buzz then you may have uneven fret or some type of fret issues and may want to get it looked at.

@inlandbott Год назад

great video! i have a 62 reissue, so couldn’t ask for a more perfect setup vid! quick question. fender specs and guitar setup guys like dan erlewine and gerry haze capo at 1st like you, but when measure action and relief while pressing down at the 17th fret, not the 12th like you. what is your rational for that? i know others do as well. thanks again!

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

We're glad this video helped you out with your 62 reissue! We respect the different ways manufacturers and repair techs approach neck relief. With Master Guitar Tech Geoff Luttrell along with other top repair techs we developed our KISS method using the 1st and 12th fret and measuring at the 6th fret to accommodate most all guitars using a common measurement. The relief of the neck at the 6th fret is in the middle of the span between the 1st and 12th fret.

@malibuguy5187 Год назад

When checking string action, is it industry standard to fret the 1st fret prior to measuring? If you leave the 1st fret open measurements can differ dramatically.

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

Holding down the string at the first fret with the Pick Capo allows you to make an accurate adjustment following the KISS methods linear flow. In the flow you have not yet addressed your nut slot height which makes it a nonvalid reference point. Adjusting the nut slot height is the last step in the playability part of the setup. Following the KISS linear flow allows you to setup your guitar to play and sound great without having to go back and repeat steps.

@ui9u9hh Год назад

I purchased the tools you recommended. I followed your instructions including the Low-Med action. My American Standard Strat (circa 2014) turned out fine. My 1979 Strat didn't. The action is such that I get buzzing on the low E and fret out when I bend a note a whole step on the high E above the 12th fret. Any ideas why?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

Sounds like you may need some fret work on your vintage guitar. For worn or un-even frets you will have to compensate for that until you are able to get fretwork done. To achieve clean notes and no buzzing without fretwork, you will need to raise the action until you achieve no buzz. More relief in the neck and higher string action can solve this but is harder to play and can lead to intonation issues. Another cause for buzzing can be that your nut slots are too low or were cut too low. If you are having any of these issues, we recommend you take your guitar to a qualified repair shop.

@TylerHell1 3 года назад

Do these measurements translate to lower tuned guitars (G, A, etc.) as well with a 7 or 8 strings? Is there a way to figure out the rough measurements needed for those types of situations?

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Our measurements we provide are the most common measurements for 6 string guitars that are tuned to standard pitch.

@steveirwin7163 3 года назад

Nice setup video, but the whole reason a Strat is a Strat is the tremolo and there is no mention on how to set it up.

@selbalamir 6 месяцев назад

Take it off. Done.

@GaryCost 2 месяца назад

After watching the Clapton ‘Crossroad videos’ I’ve noticed that 99% of those players either don’t have the tremolo on their guitar or they just don’t use it. I’ve hard tailed mine, so the whammy bar is lost in the case somewhere.

@GaryCost 2 месяца назад

This was a SUPER great detailed video, very well explained. But I would have made another video for the sales pitch of the tools.

@DaveE69 Год назад

So what curve profile should you adjust the action on the bridge to when you have a compound curve on your neck. e.g. on a fender American Ultra?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

With your strings off, you will still measure the fretboard radius at the last fret. You will then match your string radius to the fretboard radius. For example if you have a 9.5" to 12" compound radius you will want to use the larger number which is the flattest part of the radius.

@DaveE69 Год назад

@@MusicNomadCare thanks very much. I’m on it. 😎

@adamdodge989 3 года назад

I have acompound radius neck on my strat ultra. 10"-14". What should I use for setting action on A,D,G, and B strings? Thanks

@mde9395 3 года назад

match the measurement at your last fret

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Our method is designed to match the radius of the last fret with the bridge. These measurements are the most commonly used. For more information on how to use the gauges, email us at tech@musicnomad.com

@kcirmusic1 2 года назад

Excellent video but a question for you. Around 11:24 you are speaking in terms of inches (1.50 and 1.25). Did you switch to millimeters at 11:32? 1.50 inches equates to .060 and 1.25 equates to .050 correct? Thanks very much.

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

You have it slightly backwards, the 1.50 is a measurement in millimeters which converts to 0.060 thousands of an inch.

@shanehutchinson7237 2 года назад

its confused me mate because if u measure with capo on first fret 60 thou and 50 thou when u take capo off its 2mm and 175mm

@metroecco7908 Год назад

after i measured the action and set it right for my strat i started to get buzz when i fret anything above 12th fret so i rechecked my truss rod but everyting seems fine how do i get rid of buzz? i got a compund radius fret board (7-1/4 first fret and 9-1/2 on 12th fret) would i use the 9.5" side?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

The KISS setup method is based on doing all the steps in order and having level frets. After going through the entire flow in the proper order and still getting buzz you may have worn or un-even frets and will have to compensate for that until you are able to get fretwork done. To achieve clean notes and no buzzing without fretwork, you will need to raise the action until you achieve no buzz. More relief in the neck and higher string action can solve this but is harder to play and can lead to intonation issues. Another cause for buzzing can be that your nut slots are too low or were cut too low. If you are having any of these issues, we recommend you take your guitar to a qualified repair shop.

@michaelbalamuth93 Год назад

Question: Your Intonation Setup is the first I've ever seen using the 12th and 17th Fret. I've been used to the 12th Fret Harmonic/Fretted Note or the measure of the octaves. Could you please elaborate on the rationale of the 12th and 17th Method? Thanks for any help!

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

measuring at the 12th & 17th fret is making sure you're properly intonated through out neck.

@FireDawg1791 17 дней назад

Question. When would one use the neck tilt vs other ways to set string action?

@MusicNomadCare 15 дней назад

Can you reach out to us at tech@musicnomad.com to discuss your instrument's specific needs? Thank you!

@dalmatdevelopment7821 2 месяца назад

Is it possible that pickup height causes 1st string to choke a bit when bending north from 12th fret? Amazing tutorial by the way, one of the best I have seen!

@MusicNomadCare 2 месяца назад

It could be a possibility. Can you reach out to tech@musicnomad.com, and we can help you with your specific instrument needs. Thanks!

@dalmatdevelopment7821 2 месяца назад

@@MusicNomadCare Thanks! Another quick question - I have just filed my nut slots, and the strings are quite deep now. Does this affect the sound in any way? I can't really tell, I see there are all kinds of string "depths", so perhaps it is just a visual preference?

@paj1015 Год назад

How do you set the string height/saddle height, when working on a neck with compound radius?

@MusicNomadCare 11 месяцев назад

Use the largest number / flattest part of the compound radius to work with. If you have any further questions, please reach out to tech@musicnomad.com

@callanhulett503 Год назад

Once you've filed the nut slots, would the top of the nut also need to be filed down/reshaped? The strings would sit deeper and ideally the strings should protrude out of the top of the nut slightly

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

The procedure for this would be to take off material on the bottom of the nut then set the nut slots to the proper height so the strings sit above the nut about 1/4”

@gusdog436 Год назад

Great job but I still have an issue intonating the high E-string. I have an American Strat. It has two bolts / screws in front securing the bridge. My strobe shows the high E string slightly flat and I cannot shorten the string anymore because the saddle mechanism is right up against the bridge bolt. Neck relief and string height are set to spec. Do you have a solution? Thanks.

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

It sounds like your spring is not allowing your saddle to move back far enough. Our guitar tech can help determine the solution, shoot him an email at tech@musicnomad.com and he will help you out.

@Snek03 10 месяцев назад

lol. I love how he assumes we all have a cloth fiber padded workbench to rest our guitars against. He actually took the time to explain the angles he likes to shove it against the plush bench. 🤣

@junrath72 2 года назад

I tend to have a problem when restringing a guitar with a floating tremolo system where the floating trem will lift and be angled downward toward the pickups rather than parallel to the body. How do I correct this?

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

It sounds like you may need to tighten your springs, for more info on how to do this and your scenario email our guitar th at tech@musicnomad.com

@jturquoise 9 месяцев назад

How do we set radius for a compound radius neck. For example my Charvel pro mod has 12-16” radius. Do I set the strings to the 16” radius?

@MusicNomadCare 9 месяцев назад

With your strings off, you will still measure the fretboard radius at the last fret. You will then match your string radius to the fretboard radius. For example, if you have a 9.5" to 12" compound radius, you will want to use the larger number, which is the flattest part of the radius.

@jturquoise 9 месяцев назад

@@MusicNomadCare thanks so much ! This is the best explanation I’ve heard or seen anywhere. I don’t regret buying several music nomad products ! Thanks so much for responding !

@jj_vero8499 4 месяца назад

question: I have a 62 strat and when I lower the high e string to 50/1000s it tends to choke out when I bend. How do I fix this?

@MusicNomadCare 4 месяца назад

Hi, Your guitar may need fret work. You can try raising the action until you can get the frets evaluated. Feel free to reach out to tech@musicnomad.com for additional help.

@shawnhuff3920 Год назад

So what if I have a player series ssh.. strat will this work

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

Yes it will work great

@shanehutchinson7237 2 года назад

if i measure 60 thou low and 50 thou high with capo on first fret when i take the plectrum off it measures at 2mm low and 175mm high please help????

@MusicNomadCare 2 года назад

Reach out to our tech, he will be be able to troubleshoot and walk you through any questions and the process. email him at tech@musicnomad.com

@realhorsegarage5359 Год назад

How about neck angle ( shim or not )

@tomjoad6993 Год назад

For the neck relief, shouldn't you use a notched straightedge?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

the KISS method is designed to pick capo at the 1st fret, press down on the 12th fret and use the feeler gauge at the 6th fret to determine your relief.

@scottgoldstein6074 Год назад

Ok - I adjusted the truss rod and did everything all the way down to intonation. The first few frets on a few strings are pretty sharp. What could this be?

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

It sounds like you may have slightly high nut slots. We recommend to go back and measure your nut heights and see if you need to make any adjustments. if your nut slots are slightly high it can cause sharp notes. You can always email our guitar tech at Tech@musicnomad.com for more questions and clarification

@DARKSXDYTGaming 3 года назад

Does this work for fender squires?

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Yes the process is the same but the truss rod adjustment is slightly different since on a squire the truss rod is located at the headstock and Geoff addresses this in the video during Step 1.

@jonmarin15 Год назад

I still have a lot of buzz after setting my strat up by following the video? Should i wait for truss rod to settle before trying other things. Or what could be making the buzz happen. happens all over the fretboard

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

The KISS setup method is based on doing all the steps in order and having level frets. For example, if you do the String Action Height adjustment only and you have fret buzz, it may be because you did not adjust your Truss Rod. Make sure you follow all the steps in the setup process. You can find the proper steps in our Setup Hub www.musicnomadcare.com/How-To-Advice/Setup-Hub/The-Setup-Flow/ For worn or un-even frets you will have to compensate for that until you are able to get fretwork done. To achieve clean notes and no buzzing without fretwork, you will need to raise the action until you achieve no buzz. More relief in the neck and higher string action can solve this but is harder to play and can lead to intonation issues. Another cause for buzzing can be that your nut slots are too low or were cut too low. If you are having any of these issues, we recommend you take your guitar to a qualified repair shop. you can email our guitar tech for more clarification email him at tech@musicnomad.com

@jonmarin15 Год назад

@@MusicNomadCare Thank you for the response!. I spent pretty much a whole day doing all the steps as i worked slow to try to get it right and ive only done a setup with a different guitar one time. The buzzing went away after i picked it up after a few days so im happy but i think my lower three strings are way higher than i want. i will try to lower them and see what happens. Thanks again for the help!

@matjj676 Год назад

Is it necessary to loosen the strings prior to the truss rod adjustment? Thank you.

@MusicNomadCare Год назад

No you want to have your guitar in tune to measure and adjust your truss rod

@matjj676 Год назад

Got it, thank you!!

@ivanbravo347 3 месяца назад

7:24 your headstock went into another dimension 😨

@brasta1571 3 года назад

So if I play tuned half step down it would be the same except I check everything tuned to half step down right?

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Yes, make sure your tuned a half step down through out the full setup process and its very important that during the intonation step you are tuned a half step down.

@brasta1571 3 года назад

@@MusicNomadCare Thank you for the reply. When can we expect the nut file set to be available?

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

We will be making announcement within the week. Stay tuned

@BostonWhoFan515 Год назад

@SFGuitarworks Год назад

That's fine. The under string is a bit more accurate, as it is measuring the part of the string that touches the fret. Many people have trouble seeing it, so the over string gauge is more than accurate enough. The difference is just a few thousandths. Thanks for watching! Geoff

@rhameirchavez1721 2 месяца назад

I am a bit confused here. Capo on 1st fret and pressed on the 12th fret? Last fret? Or where the neck meets the body?

@MusicNomadCare Месяц назад

You capo at the first fret using the pick capo and press down on the top of the 12th fret or at the 13th fret so the string terminates on the 12th fret and then measure at the 6th fret. Feel free to email us at tech@musicnomad.com to discuss your specific instrument needs. Thanks!

@surfrby8876 3 года назад

Absolutely best instructional setup video on YT, I just subscribed and I’m going pick up the KiSS. tool kit, my only question would be about how to properly float the trem ? Thank you 👍

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

Due to the complexity and the different style trem bridges and what you're trying to achieve. Please contact tech@musicnomad.com so our Guitar Tech can get in all the details with you

@bldlightpainting 3 года назад

Want to save a couple hundred bucks per guitar? This video is an easy-to-understand guild to doing your own neck setup, which is what I do to every one of my instruments.

@jimwoodard64 3 года назад

I have one silly question, why no 9 gauge nut file? I'm looking to buy the full set, but there are a lot of people who use 9 - 42 and 9 - 46 strings, so one would think that it would be at least available.

@MusicNomadCare 3 года назад

The general rule is that the file should be the same size as the string, up to no more than .003" - .004" larger than the string. If you go much larger, the slot can become so large that the string vibrates in the slot, causing a buzz. If you use a file smaller than the string, the slot will be too tight, causing tuning issues.