Hey Scott, I'd just bought my first gibson (off ebay for a great deal as you recommend) and was having trouble getting it to play right, because it had pretty much spent its life under the guy's bed lol. I took the advice you gave here and now it plays like a dream; thank you for breaking down the concepts so much, made it so clear and easy to understand, and you saved me a bunch of money! Picked up a guitarded mug to keep my picks in, and to remind me where to go whenever I've got any other problems with my gear.
@groovydjs2 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you were able to straighten out your axe without having to pay someone! I appreciate the kind comments. Thanks for grabbing a pick mug! May it serve you well. CHEERS!!!
@bass-hiroshimanick2534 Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, I hope you see this comment, I've been following you for years and always enjoyed every thing you've done. You are one of the main reasons why I started working on my own instruments. I remember a truss rod video you did years ago and that video gave me the knowledge to start adjusting the truss rods on my basses, you took all the fear out of doing it. Thanks for sharing your knowledge over the years, I really appreciate it.
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you! So glad that you jumped in there and took care of things yourself. Can you imagine paying nearly a hundred bucks for someone else to do it? I really appreciate you hanging out with me all this time. You rock!
@bass-hiroshimanick2534 Жыл бұрын
@@groovydjs, you’re welcome Scott.
@nicholasgargano73967 ай бұрын
Absolutely, blokes done more for guitar players than many many bigger channels
@bass-hiroshimanick25347 ай бұрын
@@nicholasgargano7396 , I agree. I've learned a lot from Mr. Grove.
@andrerock6754 Жыл бұрын
Crystal-clear, as usual! Thank you, Dr Groovy!
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Thank you kindly! Yeah, that neck IS crystal clear. lol
@DetroitWrecker666 Жыл бұрын
I can remember years ago when I was afraid to touch anything. I always thought I would break something. And that's what ever "tech" out there is counting on. Beginners, adjust all that stuff. Try it, adjust it. Make it the way you want it.
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
So true. Nothing wrong with getting under the hood and getting your hands a little dirty.
@larrycastro5113 Жыл бұрын
Totally AGREE 💯👍💯
@johnsee7269 Жыл бұрын
About 30 years ago... I played a friend's guitar that had had a 'set-uo' done by a professional luthier. I couldn't believe how low the action was and how easy it was to play. A 'set-uo' is the single most valuable thing an amateur can do (have done...) to make most guitars 'easy' to play. The other half of a professional set-up is intonation or adjusting the length of the strings to make notes 'correct' or in tune. If you can't do it yourself... have it done and be amazed how easy your guitar plays and how good it sounds. Action and intonation; very important for sound and playability! Almost any guitar can be a dream guitar; no lie!
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
So true! Having them set up from top to bottom by someone that knows their business can transform any axe into something amazing for sure. It's like that fresh mouth feeling you get after leaving the dentist's office. lol
@JoanBoland-f9h10 ай бұрын
How can I get one of those acrylic neck & headstock?
@groovydjs10 ай бұрын
They are one of those Ali Express things. I've still got the one that I used for the video. I'm sure that I'll use on a future project.
@deltafour1212 Жыл бұрын
This is where I'm guitarded. What is the order of sequence when doing a setup for the action? Do you adjust the neck first, then the bridge, then the guitar nut?
@firebald291511 ай бұрын
What are the odds he had a transparent guitar neck ? hahaha yet so awesome, Scott.
@donciseau10 ай бұрын
Excellent video sir!
@groovydjs10 ай бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@WickedFesterBand Жыл бұрын
I got a Jackson Adrian Smith model (made in Indonesia) and the rod adjustment is at the butt end. It was a bummer at first cause the neck is thin but you know what? It has two graphite rods in it and I almost never need to touch it. I love the spoke / wheel adjustment guitars because I am the type that checks my relief prior to playing a guitar. I have a few of those but wish they all were like that.
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
HOWDY FESTER! I hear ya. The graphite rod thing is a great idea. Someone should've got a medal for that idea.
@maryannmay71052 ай бұрын
Hi Scott i did this several years ago and recently to adjust the action because of your expert advice & thanked you for it at the time,you explain things so well.I would like some advice please if you have the time,the D string of my acoustic guitar keeps ringing out when I play have you got any idea what could be the cause.
@trinacria1956 Жыл бұрын
Great instruction
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend. It's a hard one to try to explain to folks..."Just try it yourself" was the best thing I could come up with at the end. lol
@morgansword Жыл бұрын
Hi Scott, long time no ha ha. I found a older dollar store real cheap guitar and played around with it some... this has been some time ago, just relating what I did to give you a kind of laugh on me. This guitar had some kind of name on the neck and its now long gone as is the memory of it. I just wanted something to try some of this kind of thing that you have mentioned a good many times through the years. See I have a guitar that I just don't want to give up on. Its a nineteen eighty six year made Hohner that was built in the Martin guitar factory after Hohner bought this old plant of Martin's. Given what I have said shows my ignorance in stuff about the guitar... I guess no need to beat on myself as my neighbors do enough of that for me. I do not expect you to remember me in any way possible as its been so many years ago that we dropped each other any salutations. This acoustic guitar is nothing fancy or all that. It has pretty wood and nice pick guard around the sound hole. A standard neck and resembles the cheaper Fenders. I believe the bridge is fake ivory... at seventy three I have a lot of troubles remembering my own name. I don't see any twists, humps, loose bridge or stuff on the neck to worry anyone. The notches are okay as in not worn out so the strings stay in place. I truly wish that I could explain it a lot better by using proper names of the different places on it and its overall condition. Since we are not even close to the same neighborhood, not a chance for me to send a picture of it really that shows true condition of it. It was a bar guitar for a good many years before I got it, yes I do smoke which is so stupid and not a part of this conversation, but just saying that many years of the guitar was living in a smoky environment and so anyone who doesn't smoke probably couldn't hold it without choking on the smell. I do have a few people who have said they would enjoy me passing it on to them... I've been on hospice for so long and just sometimes wish that the trail of pain was over. I just don't know if this guitar has any real value other than my own memories of it. Kind of curious as to your knowledge of a guitar like this. Has it garnered any dollar values? Or is it just a conversation piece that does sound okay
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Howdy. There should be a sticker inside of the guitar, or an ink stamp that tells you the model number. If you can find that, I can tell you what they are going for. They vary greatly in price from a hundred bucks up to nine hundred in some cases. Give me a shout and let me know what you find out.
@morgansword Жыл бұрын
@@groovydjs First and foremost, I do apologize for not being quick about this reply. Another thing is trusting someone else who can see to not tell stories. Yes I did check by numbers as to the possible number to year made as I have seen the date somewhere but for whatever reason, right now haven't found it again. Third is its not made in AMERICA! Yes its a pretty little standard sized unit remembering that I measured the length of it and its the same as my Fender cutaway neck... words are coming out of my head like I am drunk yet haven't drank since ninety six, november the sixteenth. So closer to trying to convince myself that being sober is even worth it. Okay the model is a 300 D and the serial number is 9665367. Now from what I think I read was those last numbers on the serial was the year made.... and thats shaky cause I am trying for the moment to go off of memory which at best is not so good. Your are the master of most anything wooden or other that has a string to several strings. Pretty sure if you were teleported into a far back time native village, and they had some kind of box with a couple strings... well I don't think it would be guitar boogy but sure enough some kind of music would emanate from it! So thank you for what time you gave me as it felt like a purpose of life for me again.. strange feeling that is
@0013619511 Жыл бұрын
Thank you you fixed my AXE
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
AWESOME. I'm glad that the plan came together!
@richieuccello80715 ай бұрын
LEGEND
@groovydjs5 ай бұрын
You are way too kind. Thank you!!
@bojantruck Жыл бұрын
Hey Scott, should you always back off strings on acoustics to keep neck from binding.
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
I always leave things at full tension. Zero troubles after all these decades. Thanks for asking.
@jerrystilwell7666 Жыл бұрын
I recently purchased an Epiphone maple J200 studio. The gap between the strings and fretboard you could drive a truck through. I called and complained at epiphone/gibson. After hollering at them a few minutes I decided to fix it myself. I ended up adjusting it almost a half a turn. I put 13s on it and it plays with strings close to frets with no bad sounds. Thanks for the info. You it slipped through without proper adjustment?
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got that J200 to play well. Those are usually pretty nice axes.
@stratbluesman Жыл бұрын
Good video Thanks !!!!
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Thank you too!
@0013619511 Жыл бұрын
Do they make a electric guitar that wont bow from humidity
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
The carbon fiber ones are the only ones that I'm aware of.
@MarkRhodesSongs Жыл бұрын
Very important video, Scott. Thanks. I'm one of those players who has always been afraid to do this. Now, I won't be. Or, maybe, a little less afraid. (I'm a work in progress.) ;o)
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@123elvislives Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mr groovy you explain that very well now can I ask you a question do you have to loosen the strings thanks David thumbs up from Australia
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Keep everything in tune and you'll be good to go. The only one that you would have to mess with would be that goofy kind with the adjustment screw on the "wrong" end of the neck. lol
@123elvislives Жыл бұрын
@@groovydjs Thanks 👍 it's good to know that some people say never tighten a truss rod while the strings are in turn So you must D tune then tune D tune then tune 👍
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
@@123elvislives I keep everything at full tension and I can tell how it is right away. Never had a problem. All my best!!!
@123elvislives Жыл бұрын
@@groovydjs Thanks Mr groovy 😁 🇭🇲👍🦘
@0013619511 Жыл бұрын
I like the shirt !
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. I often get asked what his tongue is licking down there. lol
@EdDanaGuitar Жыл бұрын
I did not know the Paisley Strat was a bullet truss rod! I have a Strat like that!
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Cool beans. I love the bullet. It is a no brainer to find and fix what needs to be done.
@larrycastro5113 Жыл бұрын
GROOVY with a BIG (G)
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
Many thanks!
@larrycastro5113 Жыл бұрын
Those EYES 👀 SCARED Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@groovydjs Жыл бұрын
What eyes scared you?
@ddawg6482 Жыл бұрын
Im so afraid of adjusting my truss rod! Oooh oooh so scary! It's like doing brain surgery--one wrong twitch and it's lights out, kaput! The truss rod of my guitar is literally radioactive. I'm afraid to touch it without donning a full nuclear hazmat suit using robotically controlled mechanical arms that allow me to manipulate it from behind a concrete reinforced wall with a glass screen six inches thick. Plus, if I touch it, it could evaporate! What do i do? Looks like Im going to have to pay the high school dropout who works at Guitar Center to call down his elite engineering expertise and surgical finnesse to make the adjustment for me. And to think, he'll be willing to do so much exhausting, nerve-wracking, excruciatingly lapidary work for the mere pittance of $90. A true hero in my book.