Jonny Blackwood - How To Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro: An Easy Guide for Beginners

How to Setup Your Guitar Like A Pro:

An Easy Guide for Beginners

Revised and Expanded Edition

By Jonny Blackwood

Copyright 2019 Jonny Blackwood. First edition published in 2013 by Jonny Blackwood. All rights reserved. No part of this eBook covered by copyrights hereon may be reproduced or copied in any manner whatsoever without written permission, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in articles and reviews. For more information, please contact the publisher at info@learn-guitarsetups.com.

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Disclaimer

All trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights present in this book are trademarks, registered trademarks, or copyrights of their respective owners. Fender, Strat, Stratocaster, Telecaster, Tele, P-Bass, and J-Bass are registered trademarks of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation. Floyd Rose is a registered trademark of Floyd Rose Industries. Gibson and Les Paul are registered trademarks of Gibson Guitar Corp. Gretsch is a registered trademark of Fred Gretsch Enterprises. Learn-GuitarSetups.com, its agents or authors are not affiliated with Fender, Gibson, Gretsch, Floyd Rose, or any other Brand, copyright or trademark listed in this Book. No warranty of any kind applies. Information in this book is for educational purposes only, and the publisher, author, website owner, affiliates, and any other person associated with the distribution, marketing or advertising of this book publication will not be held liable for any damages of any kind as a result of action taken from the content within this book. The information contained in this book is provided in good faith by the author for general guidance on matters of interest only.

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T here are many guitar setup resources online, although many are difficult to read or are lacking important information. A guitar setup is not rocket science, but it does require some understanding and technique. That is why I decided to write this book back in 2012 (later published in 2013). Although a lot has changed since then, including the sheer amount of information readily available (and for free), sifting through the clutter to find the right information can be a laborious task and one that can leave a person feeling frustrated. This book has been for those wanting a simple, solid, step-by-step manual they can come back to time and time again. It was developed over ten years while working in the field, on hundreds and hundreds of guitars, of all different types. It has been the primary curriculum for our hugely successful Group Guitar Setup Classes , which began in 2009. As I write this now, ten years later, I never imagined having a best-selling book under my belt, sold in so many countries around the world. Now in its third revision, I am really thankful you decided to pick it up, and I hope that you get everything out of it that you wanted.

This book covers an eight-step setup process for all guitars, including details on adjusting Floyd Rose and other floating bridges, a section on acoustic guitars, and factory setup specifications from brands like Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, and many others. I have also included a few exclusive specs from some of the best playing guitars I have serviced over the last decade. It is written in an easy-to-follow manner so that you can hone your setup chops with a solid foundation. From there, you can use the supplied specifications to fine-tune your skills without any unnecessary, contradictory, or confusing information clouding the way. Be sure to check out the section for more content, tools and setup tips.

I wish you all the best in learning how to set up your guitar! Connect with me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/blackwoodguitarworks), Instagram (@blackwoodguitarworks) or through my website (www.learn-guitarsetups.com) and let me know how its worked out.

Cheers,

-JB

T his book is written in a particular sequence to assist the reader through a professional guitar setup using step-by-step instructions. For those new to the subject, it is best to read the book from beginning to end, for a broad overview of the entire operation. Each step is described in detail for each guitar type that would be applicable, with subsequent sections on related topics. Thumb through the sections as needed, try different setup specifications, and when youre ready, tackle something new, such as nut slot cutting.

*Click the highlighted headings at any time to return to the Table of Contents.

NOTE: The work described in this guide is intended for individuals with basic mechanical skills. If you do not understand the described procedures or are uncomfortable using tools, please leave this kind of work to a qualified technician.

T o do a successful setup, lets get familiar with all the working parts of a guitar.