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Wish they'd do this over at NothingButAnvils.com
None of the guitars are in need of repairs, but just need the action lowered/whatever else is done in a typical "setup".
Also, I'm not sure if there are different tools for different types of guitars, but if it matters I currently own a Strat, a Tele, a Les Paul, a SG, a Gretsch and several acoustics and classical guitars.
- Phillip's head screwdrivers: at least one small and one medium
- Allen wrenches: a full set of metric and SAE ball-end wrenches - lot of diff sizes in use out there
- A 6-inch ruler: increments of 1/64 in and 0.5 mm
- Optional: Stainless steel feeler gauge set - I have a set, but I've also used post-it notes
The Guitar Player Repair Guide by Dan Erlewine is a great reference, but you can also just search for info online. If you find you need nut slot filing, you can buy nut files, but they are a bit pricey. Wait and see if you need them for more than one guitar before buying. For a one-off, you're probably better getting it done at a shop.Wish they'd do this over at NothingButAnvils.com
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None of the guitars are in need of repairs, but just need the action lowered/whatever else is done in a typical "setup".
Also, I'm not sure if there are different tools for different types of guitars, but if it matters I currently own a Strat, a Tele, a Les Paul, a SG, a Gretsch and several acoustics and classical guitars.
None of the guitars are in need of repairs, but just need the action lowered/whatever else is done in a typical "setup".
Also, I'm not sure if there are different tools for different types of guitars, but if it matters I currently own a Strat, a Tele, a Les Paul, a SG, a Gretsch and several acoustics and classical guitars.
I got back into guitar 1.5 years ago. I have a Stratocaster, Les Paul, and a Yamaha acoustic. I've setup all of those myself with no issues.
I HIGHLY recommend the MusicNomad 6 pc. guitar setup kit. It costs $60 and has everything you'll need (besides basic tools), including instructions, to check and adjust your guitars. You'll still need some basic screwdrivers and allen wrenches to adjust the truss rod, adjust pickup height, and adjust action. I assume you probably already have those, but if not, then you should get those as well. MusicNomad also has small kits that have those items as well but I never purchased one of those as I just use the allen wrenches that came with my guitars and I just use the screwdrivers I already have in my garage. Oh yea, you'll also need a high precision tuner if you want to set the inotation to be the best it can be. I bought a TC Electronic UniTune clip-on strobe tuner for that. That tuner is awesome.
It's a great way to really understand how guitars work, it ensures your guitars will be setup to play the best they can, and it is much cheaper than taking it to someone and paying them ~$100 to setup each of your guitars.
Edit: I also want to explain what I've found on my 3 guitars when performing initial setups:
Stratocaster: neck needed to be straightened, low E string nut wasn't cut deep enough, intonation needed to be adjusted, action needed to be adjusted, string radius needed to be adjusted (saddles also weren't balanced correctly).
Les Paul: action needed to be lowered, intonation needed to be adjusted, stop bar tail piece too low and needed to be raised, pickups needed to be adjusted (neck pickup was so bad that it wasn't usable, everything sounded muddy and had too much bass).
Acoustic: action needed to be lowered, nut wasn't cut correctly at all and I had to lower the entire thing to make the guitar playable.
The nut files are also worth getting if you and going to do this type of work. The less expensive versions create ridges that ruin everything they touch. Like, when you bend a string, it clinks and goes out of tune.
Thanks OP for posting this deal!
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