Do Your Own Setups: 8 Tools You Need

Learn how to setup your guitar without breaking the bank! In this video Tomo, Erick and Gene showcase 8 essential tools every guitarist needs to perform their own setup, saving you money and taking your guitar playing to the next level. ⚙️ Get to know the must-have tools for the job: 1️⃣ String Action Gauge or Rule: Achieve the perfect string height for your playing style. 2️⃣ Straightedge: Keep your neck straight and prevent fret buzzing. 3️⃣ Truss Rod Wrench: Adjust your neck as needed. 4️⃣ Capo: Zero out your nut height as you are making adjustments to your action. 5️⃣ Understring Radius Gauges: Set your string height to the fretboard radius. 6️⃣ Screwdriver Set: Fine-tune your hardware and pickups for optimal performance. 7️⃣ Gauged Nut Files: Customize your guitar’s nut slot depth. 8️⃣ Tuner: Accurately intonate your guitar. 0:00 Measuring your action 4:05 Neck straightness 7:15 Neck adjustment 10:16 Action at the bridge 18:26 Action at the nut 22:42 Setting intonation 28:49 Pickup height Tools and supplies featured in this video include: String Action Gauge 6“ Shop Rule Precision Straightedges 2-in-1 Precision Notched Straightedge Truss Rod Wrench Set Understring Radius Gauges Gibson Tune-o-Medic Bridge and Tailpiece Tools Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set Gauged Nut Files Peterson SC-HD Stroboclip Tuner Grover Ultra Capo - - - - - - - - - - - - StewMac has everything you need to repair, build or maintain your guitars. Everything we sell is backed by our Lifetime Promise, and we offer fast worldwide shipping. Shop StewMac: Instagram: @StewMac_Guitar Facebook: