Complete Guitar Setup: Easy Step-By-Step Guide

**Update** I've misplaced the decimal point in the neck relief tables! They should read: 7.25": 0.012" 9.5" to 12": 0.010" 15" to 17": 0.008" Setting up your electric guitar can completely change how it feels and sounds for the better! In this video, I'll show you my easy step-by-step method to setup an electric guitar. Here's a link to everything I use in this video (links to Amazon - as an Amazon Associate, I'll earn a small commission on qualifying purchases!): https://amzn.to/48e1Q6Q Tools required: a phillips head screwdriver a ruler that can measure in 64ths of an inch a hex key that’s the right size for your truss rod Either a hex key (for Strat style bridges) or flathead screwdriver (for tune-o-matic bridges) A capo A set of feeler gauges a set of new guitar strings A guitar tuner (one that can take a direct signal from your guitar) I'm using the GrooveTech Stagehand Guitar Tech Kit which includes everything I'm using except the truss rod hex key, strings, and tuner. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:29 How often to set up your guitar 00:59 Tools required 01:51 Step 1: Change your strings 02:33 Step 2: Neck relief 05:17 Step 3: String height 07:16 Step 4: Pickup height 08:45 Step 5: Intonation 10:41 Final thoughts