How to set up an acoustic guitar - adjusting the action and the truss rod

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How to set up (setup) an acoustic guitar and adjust the truss rod and action on your guitar. Part 1
In this video you will learn how to inspect the neck of your acoustic guitar and then adjust the curve of your guitar neck or the neck relief using the truss rod. Only when you have the correct setting on your truss rod can you then get the lowest action possible for your guitar. You will need some basic tools like a straight edge, or a ruler and a pair of pliers and an allen key to adjust the truss rod with, will also need something you can use to measure very small gaps. A good setup/set up will allow you to get the most out of your guitar because it will feel far more comfortable to play and you can get the height of the strings (or action) down nice and low.
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@guitar-academy Год назад

NEW VERSION OF THIS VIDEO ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xbKyNBYBveM.html

@duprod5482 2 года назад

Nice instruction video, but I just want to add a little note. If you do this and want to use the original strings (because you may have to retry a couple of times to get the correct saddle height), just loosen the strings and put a capo about halfway on the neck to keep them in place. Saves a lot of work and reduces the risk of breaking strings. Also, to remove the pins, you can push the loosened sting down into the hole. This wil remove the pressure on the pin and make it easier to take out.

@mcsnickerman7262 4 года назад

This is easily the best guide on the internet due to the camera angles and explanations! Great job!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂

@souloftheage 3 года назад

I used to train surgeons on different medical devices. There is an art form to educating. I was at FOUR other RU-vid videos on how to do an acoustic setup. Most consisted of a video camera on the other side of the room and someone muttering to themselves as they worked on their own guitar. It always ended with: "Just like so" Just like so HOW?!?. I CANT SEE. IM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM. Or they're NOT using a close up camera. How does one instruct such small measurements as 11/24ths if one doesn't have a camera that can do zoom in to a micro level? Kudos to this guy for having the right stuff!.

@lunareclipse1482 Год назад

@@souloftheage close to 1/2 inch (12/24) is NOT a small measurement, unless your talking male member size. I think they got their camera training in the porn industry. omg.

@paulomartins7473 3 года назад

I would agree with others, this is the best guide I've seen so far!

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

thank you . . 😊😊

@badbotchdown9845 2 года назад

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@AHairyCactus 3 года назад

Incredible video. So much detail and effort was put into this.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you . . 🙂

@dannydarko371 2 года назад

Hands down the clearest and most technically accurate guitar set up Video I’ve seen. Great stuff!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Wow, thank you . . glad you liked it 😃

@twhite19782012 4 года назад

Thank you so much for this! Other videos are not as detailed and step by step as this one. I can't wait for the fret leveling video!!!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you you 😊 I am doing next one now so by end of this week early next week it will be up . . .

@mystic37e Год назад

Clear, simple understandable video with no special tools needed. I thought my guitar action was too high but after watching this I realised it was actually correct apart from a very small truss rod adjustment. Lesson... If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Thanks for this excellent video.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Thank you, glad it helped! That's very true 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' 😊😃

@ImmVLOGS 4 года назад

So articulated and easy to follow instructions. Glad I found this video. I feel that my guitar action is a little high. I will measure the parameters as you suggested. Thanks from Germany ☺️🤟🏼

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂

@312wishbone 4 года назад

Love the guitar solo over the sanding bit, almost made the sanding interesting haha - great video, thanks for posting.

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thanks 👍 the solo is this ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UQx64MXhqsY.html

@d4nl31 3 года назад

Just followed these instructions to lower the action on one of my acoustics. First time I've ever messed with a bridge saddle, and I'm really happy that I did! - guitar plays much better, and the intonation has improved too.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it helped! 😊😊

@marcelopdumayajr 3 года назад

I'M HAVING A HARD TIME ADJUSTING MY GUITAR'S ACTION BUT NOW I'M GOING TO TRY AGAIN AFTER WATCHING THIS. THANK YOU.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

I hope it goes easily for you . . 🙂

@lucianratnayake9442 4 года назад

Beautifully explained. Thank you!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you very much . . 😀

@francescotenti193 4 года назад

Great video, all very well explained in details without rushing through it. Thank you!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you very much . . . 🙂

@swanny708 4 года назад

By far the best video I’ve seen on this subject, thanks!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Wow, thank you very much! 🙂

@stevevaughn8145 3 года назад

Most excellent video sir! Just purchased a Takamine EF series and the set-up process you recorded here has made a world of difference for me.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad I could help! thank you 🙂

@predragsinko2513 3 года назад

Yes. So far the best explanation. Thanks.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you . . 🙂🙂

@newmanfertig886 Год назад

What a great tutorial! I had a guitar that was awful to play and after adjusting it per your instructions, it is now wonderful to play. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it helped! thank you very much 😊😃

@kelvinsudirman4072 2 года назад

This is the fourth video I visited explaining the truss rod and how to adjust the action, and this is the best one by far... so good that I wouldn't look for a fifth video to watch!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Thank you . . Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

@id6800 3 года назад

Best how-to ever! Big thanks from Germany!

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you very much . . . 😊😊

@DG-mv6zw 2 года назад

Refreshingly clear, concise and methodical video that's immensely useful. Thanks so much. 👍

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃

@richardmorgan8959 Год назад

Excellent discussion.

@billyrubin3108 10 месяцев назад

Thank you for the simple yet thorough explanations on setting up acoustic guitars. I look forward to setting up my recently purchased acoustic guitar myself.

@guitar-academy 10 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@mickshield5793 Год назад

What a brilliant instructional video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. 🙂👍

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@flaq3 4 года назад

I've watched a lot of videos showing how to set up a guitar and this is the best by far. It's a shame I didn't see this one first as it would have saved me a lot of time. Thank you.

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂

@SatishKumar-ix3xp 3 года назад

Excellent video, always wanted to understand these details and i got it today. The camera angles and explanation made it very easy to follow, Thanks a ton

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊

@fab123fab 3 года назад

Wonderful! I have been playing guitar for 20 years, mainly to accompany my singing and with this video, I fully understand every minor detail of the simple basics of the guitar such as the action, the radius, etc!!! Magnificent work ! Love your videos!

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

that's great, thank you very much . . 🙂

@ahraitch6218 3 года назад

Very comprehensive, easy to understand and thorough. Very well photographed and edited, too. The best I've seen yet.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂

@ahraitch6218 3 года назад

No! Thank YOU! This is a great video and it has turned me on to your channel and the ebooks course; so Thank You, again and again

@boutique53 2 года назад

This video was very nicely done, with the process being clearly explained. I've always taken my acoustics to a tech for setup in the past. As a steel string acoustic fingerstyle player, I prefer my action on the low side. After watching this video (and taking notes) I now have the confidence to do my own setups. There are some tools to buy, but in the long run doing my own setups will no doubt save me money. Plus I can make sure the guitars are set up exactly where I want them. Thanks!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Thank you very much, glad it was helpful! Shop about for the tools because they can be overpriced . . 😊😊

@supermediaplayer 2 года назад

The best guide ever! THANK YOU.

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

You're very welcome! thank you 😊

@ashovelhead 10 месяцев назад

Your audio for this video is wonderful to listen to, thank you...

@guitar-academy 10 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it . . . thank you very much 😊😃

@galacticnucleuz 4 года назад

so well explained, thank you very much, greetings from germany

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you 😊, I hope all is well in Germany . .

@howieleecover6960 3 года назад

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! 👍👍

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

My pleasure! thank you 🙂

@sarandospapadakos3977 3 года назад

Thanks for uploading this..... you 've made my day man!

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you 🙂🙂

@brianphillips4634 3 года назад

Very good instructions and clear to understand .

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙂

@jimdrechsel3611 2 года назад

This really helped me a great deal. You explained it so well. I was able to fix a guitar because of it on my own. Thank you!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

That's great to hear! thank you 😊😃

@ifreemantoo 2 года назад

🙂 This is the best presentation to understanding adjusting the action and truss rod on an acoustic guitar.

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@eldesgraciado6690 2 года назад

THE BEST TUTORIAL!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

thank you very much 😊😃

@WheelmansOutdoorChannel 2 года назад

I’ve always enjoyed videos on this channel. Well explained and informative.

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad you like them! thank you very much 😊😃

@vanessamonster5038 3 года назад

Awesome video. Lots of detail. Clear explanation. Thanks.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you very much . . 😊😊

@eikkaheikkinen 3 года назад

amazing! This was just what i needed. Thank you

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it helped! thank you . . 😊

@sculptureshard377 7 месяцев назад

Excellent video. Thank you

@guitar-academy 7 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it! thank you very much 😊😃

@jond1325 4 года назад

Thanks for a great explanation. Easy to follow and understand ☀️

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you . . 🙂

@enricofiori7641 2 года назад

Beautiful guide! Many thanks!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you 😊😃

@CatBlackGuitars 2 года назад

Thank you for this video. I've been playing guitar for over 30 years and I've always been too afraid to mess with the guitar's truss rod and action. I have a couple of guitars that have too high of an action as you get closer to the bridge. Thanks to you I now know how to correct this.

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Happy to help! thank you very much 😊😃

@brolly414 Год назад

Thank you VERY much. This is really helpful.

@guitar-academy Год назад

You're very welcome! thank you😊😃

@marcelopdumayajr 3 года назад

VERY CLEAN PRESENTATION SIR, NICE JOB

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you very much . . . 🙂🙂

@kenwalter915 Год назад

Wow, I’m just learning to play and this video was very informative and detailed which helps me me understand how these adjustments can actually improve my playing and enjoyment. Thank you

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@agiljoy9397 4 года назад

Its so soothing

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

🙂

@jean-philippepimentel5108 3 года назад

Very very nice detailled explanation on how to ajust the action on a guitar. Waouu I m impressed. Thank you

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you . . 🙂🙂

@stuartdobson8146 Год назад

Many thanks for your video. Very clear and concise in a way anybody can understand. Very helpful.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@lioneladams2442 3 года назад

Excellent, been doing this for years, and still helps thanks

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you . . . 😊

@ONESNZER0S 2 года назад

This is a very good video with all concepts explained in an understandable way. Many thanks for sharing!!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

You're very welcome! thank you 😃

@mikegoh2569 3 года назад

Thanks for this video. Appreciate the knowledge shared here.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙂🙂🙂

@michelrobi1288 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for such a good video, I was wondering why my guitar was so difficult to play, and as a beginner, didn’t know the importance of the action, that was way too high. So ones again, thanks. 😃

@guitar-academy 9 месяцев назад

You're so welcome! Yes, bad action can cause beginners to give up because they don't realise it can be fixed 😊😃

@stevenburton7922 6 месяцев назад

Very informative....thanks for posting!

@guitar-academy 6 месяцев назад

My pleasure! thank you very much 😊😃

@bigorangepapi 2 года назад

This is an exceptional video in my opinion to explain setup. The graphics and teaching manners were the best for old guys like me!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Wow, thank you ! 😊 😃

@lindamorgan2678 2 года назад

Best video I have watched ..very detailed and organized. Thank you ..

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad you liked it . . thank you 😊

@johnkelly2382 Год назад

Thank you, a very thorough tutorial. I don't think I am game enough to tackle this myself, but I just wanted to know how to do it, and you have explained it beautifully.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it helped! Thank you very much 😊😃

@mt1060 4 года назад

Hell yes dude.This video is the truth. Not only demonstrating string height but how to calculate how much to sand off was a lifesaver. I was prepared to eyeball it and detune, remove the saddle, sand the bottom, restring, and then tune -- a few times -- till it was right. But instead, I followed your method and nailed it in only two cycles (I stopped sanding about half a millimetre before the line just in case because I knew I gave myself a little too much room with the line and didn't want to have to fight with shims later on). I had to remove almost half the material and was kinda sketched out, but the math is on point and everything came out okay. Thanks for this. This is the kind of material I wish more people were making. Long form, substantive, & pleasantly (but not tediously) detailed in both instruction & imagery. Please keep this up.

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you very much indeed . . 🙂 Funny but true. The method you describe is how I started 30 years ago. Sand a bit put strings on, take strings off, sand a bit and repeat over and over. It took hours . . LOL

@thegoose0m1 3 года назад

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@leewithey2014 2 года назад

Excellent!!!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

thank you very much 😊😃

@jonathanbaldomero7120 3 года назад

This is a complete package.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

thank you . . 🙂

@DieterLo1 Год назад

Very informative! Thanks!

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@GuitaAcoustics 2 месяца назад

Thank you for such a detailed and understandable explanation.

@guitar-academy 2 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😀

@davidsolomon5612 3 года назад

Simple and good

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you 🙂

@rinna88 2 года назад

Thank you for the great in depth video!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

My pleasure! thank you for watching 😊😃

@Billbobaker Год назад

Very informative thanks for posting this great video.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you very much 😊😃

@cymnet 3 года назад

Amazing video! Thanks a lot for this very clear explanation!

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

You're very welcome! thank you 😊

@dariostabletopminatures 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this!

@guitar-academy 8 месяцев назад

you're welcome, thank you 😊😃

@kevinwest5456 Год назад

Thank You so much! Best video on RU-vid about this.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

@shaneball238 4 года назад

I've been playing guitar for some years and always paid a luthier to set my guitars up ... this lockdown has prevented this so thought I'd give it a go myself. Your video is the clearest and easiest to understand and the camera work is ideal as it helps us to fully understand exactly what you are doing. Well done my friend and thank you for doing this, it's helped me immensely (and saved me money! :-) )

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Thank you very much . . . 😀

@61flh 3 года назад

An exceptional video. Your explanation along with video shots make it understandable even for the mentally challenged, such as myself !

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

LOL . . me too, that's why I teach this way . . Thank you 😊😊

@AntonioGomez-ob9og 2 года назад

Is an accurate video in the way you explained everything step-by-step is amazing awesome now I can start to do my homework On My guitars you don't know how much I appreciate the time you take to do this great video very helpful greetings from Boston Massachusetts

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃 I've done an updated version of this video which is more accurate. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xbKyNBYBveM.html

@ottv1324 3 месяца назад

Great Video Brian, thanks.

@guitar-academy 3 месяца назад

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 😊

@panimosescd8853 4 года назад

Your videos on guitar are good. God bless you

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

I appreciate that! Thank you . . 🙂

@riplight115 3 года назад

Great review, thank you.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you for watching! 😊😊

@JK-qm8ps 3 года назад

Excellent video and very well explained

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you very much 🙂🙂

@josephbaray5029 2 года назад

Thank you so much for the great amount of useful information. I really like how well done your videos are. I look forward to viewing many more of them. Thanks again!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

Glad you like them! thank you very much, I'll try to keep making them 😊

@josephbaray5029 2 года назад

@@guitar-academy It would seem that you must put much thought, planning, and of course, effort into each of your videos. For me, they are Artwork! Please do keep making them!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

@@josephbaray5029 wow, that's really nice of you . . . thank you very much 😊😃

@mejust42day Год назад

Thank you!

@guitar-academy Год назад

You're welcome! thank you 😊😃

@jamesmgreen15 3 года назад

Brilliant video. Informative as aimed rather than clickbait / drumming up business. Thanks.

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

@just_russ4633 6 месяцев назад

Great content. You covered everything I was curious about. Thanks so much. Cheers to everyone.

@guitar-academy 6 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much . . have a great Christmas and new year 😊😃

@bbfeign1 3 года назад

Great very helpful . Thank you

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thank you . . 🙂🙂

@uhtred51 Год назад

Great tutorial!! Thank you so much for your time. Not sure I’m brave enough to tackle yet but I definitely feel more confident. I think I’ll get a cheap acoustic and practice before attempting with my Taylor.

@guitar-academy Год назад

oh yeah . . don't start on your Taylor . . 😊😃 thanks for watching and commenting

@brettroberts1452 2 года назад

thanks to your easy step by step video on fixing actions on acoustic guitar's l was able to fix my new acoustics action which was way to high & basically unplayable..but not now it's powering now so thank you heaps for your great helpful video..regards Brett

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

I'm really glad it helped! Thank you 😊😃

@aneeshkalita7452 4 года назад

Great video GCH Academy.... Thanks a lot!

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

My pleasure! thank you 🙂

@TheTektronik 4 года назад

I finally had my acoustic guitar action to 2.25 it sounds great and a joy to play.

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

The action can make a pig of a guitar into a pleasure of a guitar . . 😀

@freedomphil1148 4 года назад

GCH Guitar Academy very well said! 👍👍👍🙏

@johnanthonytiongson8331 3 года назад

This is very helpful

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you very much . . 🙂🙂

@JosephWilliams-ws2kq Год назад

I have learn so much from this man.I feel like i can make a guitar from scarch thank you sir.I will need all those tools.amazing.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Thank you very much 😊😃

@johnnybx3254 4 года назад

Wonderful information 👍👏👏

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

Many many thanks 🙂🙂

@ajhwb 3 года назад

Really a good work and thanks for this kind of video sir

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

So nice of you, thank you . . 🙂

@keefebaby 3 года назад

Very nice and clear video

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

thank you, Glad you liked it 😊

@Jack.Waters 4 года назад

Very nice. Just like leveling a 12' construction board with a 4' level. If level is off an 1" end of board is off 3". Math and music always is intertwined. Very nice video. Thank you. I just went from 13 to 11 strings and only had to adjust the Torque rod a touch. Your videos always verify my confidence. Be Well.

@guitar-academy 4 года назад

thank you very much . . 🙂

@K.e.a.r.a. 2 года назад

I remember getting my first guitar and never knowing why I got an Allen key, there’s so much stuff people don’t think about when just buying a guitar. This video is great for beginners

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

thank you . . 😊 yes, the internet has made things easier

@TheJonci0322 2 года назад

Phenomenal!! Thank you so much!

@guitar-academy 2 года назад

You're very welcome! thank you 😊😃

@stephengesina7982 Год назад

I like this video . The best video . I learnt something which I think no one will ever teach me. I will be watching the other videos too later.

@guitar-academy Год назад

Glad you liked it, Thank you very much 😊😃

@guitarhome3929 4 года назад

Nice work

@guitar-academy 3 года назад

Thank you . . 🙂

@alanchng1978 Месяц назад

Great video with crystal clear instructions. Thank you so much. Another video by Gibson recommends taping the sand paper on a piece of glass and sanding the saddle against a block to ensure that it is perfectly perpendicular.

@guitar-academy Месяц назад

Thank you very much 😊 . . . good suggestion