Author Archives: Al Markasky

(2 of 5) Nut Assessment and Adjustment

Tools (Hover Over Links in Tools Section to See Examples) Nut Files Feeler Gauges with a .006in (.152mm) gauge. Metal Straight Edge Clear Acetate Soldering Iron Sand Paper Flat-ended Chisel or Flathead Screwdriver Wooden or Plastic block Wood or Plas...

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(3 of 5) How to Set the Action at the Bridge on an Electric Guitar

Now the first thing that should be said is that there is quite a lot of variation in electric guitar Bridges. This tutorial focuses on Fender Stratocaster/Telecaster style bridges. Tools Ruler that measures 1/64 in. ( millimeters if you’re usin...

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(4 of 5) How to Set the Intonation on Your Electric Guitar

Setting Your Intonation Tools Electronic Tuner Philips Head Screwdriver Your guitar should be feeling pretty good to play at this point in the setup, but you may still be experiencing some intonation problems. In this section we’re going to add...

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(5 of 5) How to Set the Pickup Height on Your Electric Guitar

Tools Screwdriver Ruler that measures 64ths of an in (or mm) There are many variations in pickups. In this tutorial, we’ll talk about setting pickup height on Fender style double coiled pickups. Now, just like setting the action at the …...

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(1 of 5) How to Assess and Adjust an Electric Guitar Neck

A bowed neck can cause all sorts of problems. Poor intonation and fret buzz are among the top two. In this tutorial you’ll learn how to check the straightness of a guitar neck and make adjustments based on your assessment. … Continue rea...

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How to Fix a Forward Bow on an Electric Guitar

Fixing a forward bow is usually pretty straightforward. The problem here is that your truss rod is too loose and isn’t exerting enough pressure against the neck, and the strings are having their way and pulling the neck forward. In … Con...

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(1 of 5) How to Assess and Adjust a Bass Neck

Tools 12 or 15 in. (30cm or 40cm) Metal Straight Edge Hex Key or Socket Wrench Light Piece of Paper, Paper Towel or light cloth to use as a backdrop Phillips Head Screwdriver (if your bass has a truss rod … Continue reading →...

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(2 of 5) How to Assess and Adjust the Nut on a Bass Guitar

Tools Nut Files Feeler Gauges with a .006in (.152mm) gauge. Metal Straight Edge Clear Acetate Sand Paper Flat-ended Chisel or Flathead Screwdriver Wooden or Plastic block Wood or Plastic Mallet Soldering Iron Cloth or Paper Towel Assessment We’...

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(3 of 5) How to Set the Action on a Bass Guitar

Tools Ruler that measures 1/64 in. ( millimeters if you’re using metric) Hex Key Electronic Tuner Screwdriver Now the first thing that should be said is that there is quite a lot of variation in electric bass Bridges. This tutorial … Con...

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(4 of 5) How to Set the Intonation on a Bass Guitar

Tools Electronic Tuner Philips Head Screwdriver Your bass should be feeling pretty good to play at this point in the setup, but you may still be experiencing some intonation problems. In this section we’re going to add the icing to … Con...

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