How to set up an acoustic guitar - adjusting the action and the truss rod
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- Опубліковано 4 лют 2020
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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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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.
This is easily the best guide on the internet due to the camera angles and explanations! Great job!
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I was at FOUR other UA-cam 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!.
@@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.
I would agree with others, this is the best guide I've seen so far!
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Love the guitar solo over the sanding bit, almost made the sanding interesting haha - great video, thanks for posting.
Thanks 👍 the solo is this ua-cam.com/video/UQx64MXhqsY/v-deo.html
Incredible video. So much detail and effort was put into this.
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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!!!
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I am doing next one now so by end of this week early next week it will be up . . .
Very comprehensive, easy to understand and thorough. Very well photographed and edited, too. The best I've seen yet.
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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.
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Excellent discussion.
Great video, all very well explained in details without rushing through it. Thank you!
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Refreshingly clear, concise and methodical video that's immensely useful. Thanks so much. 👍
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Hands down the clearest and most technically accurate guitar set up Video I’ve seen. Great stuff!
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Best how-to ever! Big thanks from Germany!
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By far the best video I’ve seen on this subject, thanks!
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Beautifully explained. Thank you!
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I'M HAVING A HARD TIME ADJUSTING MY GUITAR'S ACTION BUT NOW I'M GOING TO TRY AGAIN AFTER WATCHING THIS. THANK YOU.
I hope it goes easily for you . . 🙂
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.
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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.
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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.
Thank you, glad it helped! That's very true 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' 😊😃
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!
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What a brilliant instructional video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. 🙂👍
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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!
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Yes. So far the best explanation. Thanks.
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🙂 This is the best presentation to understanding adjusting the action and truss rod on an acoustic guitar.
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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
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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!
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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.
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Your audio for this video is wonderful to listen to, thank you...
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Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! 👍👍
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The best guide ever! THANK YOU.
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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!
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I’ve always enjoyed videos on this channel. Well explained and informative.
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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
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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.
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so well explained, thank you very much, greetings from germany
Thank you 😊, I hope all is well in Germany . .
Very very nice detailled explanation on how to ajust the action on a guitar. Waouu I m impressed. Thank you
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Thanks for uploading this..... you 've made my day man!
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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.
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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. 😃
You're so welcome! Yes, bad action can cause beginners to give up because they don't realise it can be fixed 😊😃
Thank You so much! Best video on UA-cam about this.
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This is a very good video with all concepts explained in an understandable way. Many thanks for sharing!!
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This is an exceptional video in my opinion to explain setup. The graphics and teaching manners were the best for old guys like me!
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Many thanks for your video. Very clear and concise in a way anybody can understand. Very helpful.
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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!
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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!
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VERY CLEAN PRESENTATION SIR, NICE JOB
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Best video I have watched ..very detailed and organized. Thank you ..
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Awesome video. Lots of detail. Clear explanation. Thanks.
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Very good instructions and clear to understand .
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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.
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Thank you for such a detailed and understandable explanation.
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amazing! This was just what i needed. Thank you
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An exceptional video. Your explanation along with video shots make it understandable even for the mentally challenged, such as myself !
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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
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I've done an updated version of this video which is more accurate. ua-cam.com/video/xbKyNBYBveM/v-deo.html
Beautiful guide! Many thanks!
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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.
oh yeah . . don't start on your Taylor . . 😊😃 thanks for watching and commenting
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.
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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
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I finally had my acoustic guitar action to 2.25 it sounds great and a joy to play.
The action can make a pig of a guitar into a pleasure of a guitar . . 😀
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All of your instructive videos are so well documented and visualy illustrated with just enough vocal explanations.
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Thank you VERY much. This is really helpful.
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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! :-) )
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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.
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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
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Your videos on guitar are good. God bless you
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Thank you for the great in depth video!
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Brilliant video. Informative as aimed rather than clickbait / drumming up business. Thanks.
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Very informative....thanks for posting!
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Thanks so much! I have always been intimidated by the idea of adjusting th eaction on my guitars, adn I do like a nice low action for my finger-style. Just got a lovely new Eastman guitar with an action a little too high for me and I took these tips to take it down to where I want it. I can't say thanks enough times - I feel far more in control of my own guitars now that you've removed the mistique behind string action. It does take patience, prep and accuracy but it's not some dark art that only a select few can achieve! Thanks again!!
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Best video on adjusting guitar action and truss rod I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏
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Excellent, been doing this for years, and still helps thanks
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Amazing video! Thanks a lot for this very clear explanation!
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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
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Thank you so much for this!
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Best video and explanation I've come across. Well done. I think the nut is too high on my guitar, but that's something else!
You could probably sort that yourself . . just get a spare first (just in case) 🙂
Maximum details - really appreciated
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Not the most exciting narration but probably the most informative and easiest to follow to figure out how to adjust my own action on my guitars. Thank you!
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Who wants to be excited. This is the best tutorial because there’s absolutely no jazzy BS,
Really a good work and thanks for this kind of video sir
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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.
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Great content. You covered everything I was curious about. Thanks so much. Cheers to everyone.
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Excellent video and very well explained
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Wow. What a great video. so well explained...in detail. You are an excellent teacher!!
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Thanks for the video. Helped with adjusting my action on my new Seagull S6. You probably know this but there is a bridge pin puller right on your string winder.
Thank you, that's great 🙂🙂 . . yeah the pin puller on my string winder just doesn't get under the head of the pin . .
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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.
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Great Video Brian, thanks.
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Man! You are the best guitar guider so far? 💕
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Great video well explained great camera angles great job might try my self needs doing now always taken my guitars in to be done but this is great 👍
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Thank you for giving me enough information to understand what I'm looking for
As a beginner I'm probably not ready to attempt this yet but my 6 string was beginning to buzz and I just purchased a 12 string that also needs adjustment
At least now I understand what I need to speak to my supplier about when I have them adjusted until I feel comfortable with doing it myself
very true, if you show some knowledge they'll make sure they do a good job at the right price. 😊😃
Great video GCH Academy.... Thanks a lot!
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