Guitar Setup And Facts For The Guitarded By Scott Grove

[@BuntySaha]

i remember the original video decades ago, it taught me more than any guitar hero ever could. Without you Scott, I would be a guitard like many others. This is one of the most important video about the truth of the electric guitar. Thank you Scott.

[@groovydjs]

My pleasure my friend. I appreciate that. You have a cool channel. I went and watched a lot of the videos.

[@BuntySaha]

@@groovydjs it is a great honor that you visited my channel. I thank you for your contribution to the guitar community from the bottom of my heart.

[@reedburke7762]

😅I haven’t watch this video in a long time, I miss these Scott Grove signature videos and miss you too Scott. Thank you for your contributions to the guitar world.

[@groovydjs]

You are too kind. Many thanks to YOU.

[@41663]

New word to describe me Guitarded. I'm glad I finally came across the truth. Thank you 30+ years still learning

[@guloguloguy]

...THANK YOU, SO MUCH, SCOTT!!.. I'M GLAD TO SEE YOU LOOKING BETTER, FEELING, AND DOING BETTER, (I PRAY), AND BACK IN THE GAME!.. STAY STRONG!!.. 🙏💝

[@groovydjs]

Thanks much! I'm starting to get on the road to being healthier. I've dropped 25 lbs. So, I'm getting out of my prison of a bed a lot more. I appreciate your concern my friend.

[@gedcanonizado]

I appreciate that you take the time out of your life to create this video. I understand that this video was made several years ago. It would have been very helpful if I discovered it earlier. Salute! 🫡

[@groovydjs]

I appreciate that!

[@rakkucustom]

Legendary lesson. I bought it way back when and it is kind of a foundation for me.

[@doglifehub]

This lesson was for sale? It's a great lesson

[@brendonjohnson186]

I had to stop this partway through, but in a sense this is an "everything I wish I knew" video. It may take me a few sessions to get through this, but it truly is a wealth of knowledge. Thanks for sharing.

[@nellayema2455]

Dr. Groovy busting guitar myths for over a decade. Rock on, Scott!

[@buzzedup247]

Been watching Scott for over 10 years… comfy ass videos tbh. Cheers Scott. Tell em what’s what!!!

[@letzrockitrite8469]

I watched this video originally years ago.... great to see it reposted ..... I'm writing this only minutes in and recognize it to be one of the first vids I watched on your channel Scott and it's a great one ....

[@groovydjs]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kevindorton8836]

Hey Scott, you're speaking all truth here. I know, because I've always considered myself to be an educated man, but after watching this video I realized that I too was "guitarded". (Love that term btw) Your no bullshit approach to explaining the fundamentals and principles at work was eye-opening....thank you !

[@toddmorrissey8372]

"The man that is self-taught has a fool for a teacher."

[@trinacria1956]

A classic. Y'all send him a few bucks.

[@TheBlindGuitarSlinger]

My dad played music for a living. He was a drummer. Anyway, you remind me of him so much because he had all of this knowledge about playing music because he did it his whole life. I just had to say that. Lol!

[@carolkakuk203]

Thank You Scott, your music lessons have helped me actually start playing after years of lessons. Thank You Again! Ken

[@SonderkomandoSS]

THANK YOU so much Scott, you did it! I downloaded the entire video for my collection - now let's take a look and study. And yes: more, more ROCK videos.

[@Musicman4001007]

A masterpiece of information

[@vladimirpoutine7522]

I remember watching these older videos back when you first loaded them. Spot on man! Reminds me that the tone wood people annoy me when it comes to electrics.

[@groovydjs]

I hear you. Yeah, it annoys me as well. lol Like you couldn't tell. I'm glad you used to watch in the good old days!

[@Ibaneddie76]

I remember how much controversy this video caused way back when, I agreed with everything he said back then (because it's the truth) and I still agree! If people are new to guitar and want to know about gear I always send them to this channel first!

[@southeastarmory3079]

Most honest guitarist on youtube.

[@allstopblue5717]

lol

[@rferguson3]

Nah. Dudes def a good player & knowledgeable, but he's also passing subjective opinion off as fact

[@richardcreese4468]

Thank you so much for all your time and help. The truth will out!

[@KombuchaPants]

Thanks for what you do.

[@groovydjs]

My pleasure!

[@Eye_Strain]

This was peak entertainment. Thank you for sharing this wisdom with us.

[@teknical100]

Thanks Scott. Take care from the UK.

[@Floodland-bn3ol]

A masterpiece.

[@OldRichieBoy]

Wow! I wish this video was available 45 years ago.

[@groovydjs]

You and me both! lol

[@matthewhayes4033]

All 4 hours of it. saying the same thing over and over.

[@EePingLiang]

Thank you for sharing! These knowledge are gold!!

[@wesmatron]

I have loved your channel for (over?) ten years now. The way you spit facts and make the snobs angry. I mean... like you said, break-angle doesn't improve sustain... Let's face it, if it did old lutes would sustain for ever! Thos things were 90-degrees!

[@DoobTube71]

God bless the professor of anti-guitarded true tone, Scott Grove! "Yeah,...but can a Lace Sensor djent?" Guitards! Lol! Scott Grove, single-handedly saving the guitardation of the nation!

[@groovydjs]

You are too kind. Thanks sooooo very much!!!

[@deathnsd6953]

''your ankles don't have ears'' 🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@groovydjs]

I'm glad SOMEONE picked up on that one.

[@darrenwoodster1926]

I’ve not seen this guy for several years. Brilliantly insane as ever. All from the man who championed the awful Johnson modelling amp. 🤣👏

[@waynerick5755]

Needs a tube amp lol 😂 noisy thin sound

[@jetcheneau5811]

Say what you will but he does make it sound pretty good.

[@grantandersen]

That Johnson amp is actually a hybrid modeling amp. It has 12AX7 tubes in the pre-amp section.

[@toddmorrissey8372]

​@@waynerick5755the man hates tube amps lol. He's gotta a big 2x12 Fender tube amp collecting dust.

[@jimhaldemanpossumman7994]

Hey Scott, I got rid of my heavy tube amps and went with the 100W 2x12 Boss Katana and the way it's made with the .5W, 50W and 100W settings it's the only amp I will ever need and yes it does sound as good as a tube amp. Been a while since Iv'e saw your videos so just wanted to say hi. I'm still always looking for good buys on Peaveys which now everyone thinks their T60 is worth a thousand bucks

[@jetcheneau5811]

The Katana is truly a game changer. When I got mine I was genuinely shocked at how little time it took me to get a sound that I could not only tolerate, but was actually pretty fucking good.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

I never thought I would get into modeling amplifiers. Until I too played a Katana. I went home with it and she's my main squeeze ever since.

[@ShiceSquad]

23:08 The Steinberger Spirit: one of three axes I bought on your recommendation way back in 2012. It's been a real game-changer for me and it's my main axe for my current project.

[@peenwienerstein2]

I just got one recently and man, have I been missing out. I replaced the pickups and added a locking nut; best decisions I could have made.

[@ShiceSquad]

@@peenwienerstein2 Interesting. I had that "missing out" feeling too, and I still can't believe they're not more popular at that price. But: how were you able to add a locking nut?

[@michaelwhitson6672]

Thank you bro, this was awesome

[@groovydjs]

Glad you liked it!

[@wolfspa1040]

This Guitiptorial Rantathon sure has Great Sustain............... Peace Out.....& Rock On Beyond✌😎🤙

[@saxonrulesrock]

So much information here. Amazing video. Thx

[@user-sirscottdouglas]

Love your show! Thank you.

[@groovydjs]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheMichaelseymour]

don't know if it was me - that missed your vids scott - or you have not been very active....but whatever , ALAWAYS enjoy your vids and learn something ! Great to see them again ,

[@groovydjs]

Welcome back! I've been going fairly strong. KZbin doesn't push my videos very hard these days.

[@mharris8652]

thanks doc groovy going through your vast video list.

[@jamescarter4175]

Very interesting and useful information!

[@groovydjs]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@TheJimGreenhamShow]

i really love this video...thank you

[@groovydjs]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was one of my favorites to do.

[@waynerick5755]

I like your ideas

[@WhiteLakerrt16]

I have a friend that was my roommate in Mass General Hospital. We became best friends and he’s not doing great right now. He has been a guitar player for his entire life. I’m trying to build him a guitar and hopefully it will come out half way decent. Thank you for being honest .

[@tommyapplegate30]

Thank you Scott really helpful

[@groovydjs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kellycarpenter9350]

yes Hey Scoot please talk about how to build a home sound studio . mics , pro tools .eco ect . Thank Kel

[@rondobondo6600]

I know one thing that Scott really knows what he's doing and that is absolutely a fact... n I've been doing this guitar thing for over 30 years....

[@groovydjs]

Thanks so much my friend. I hope that you are still rocking it out.

[@jimmymurphy7789]

1. Such great Advice & good Humor as well. I agree with mostly everything said - especially the "String-Tying"/Locking Tuners thing - you don't need either & all the latter will do is thin your Wallet down considerably IMO. 2. Not sure why the Casinos won't let bands use their own Amps - I guess they don't want any constant "Knob-Fiddling" throughout the night ? lol 3. This tutorial is so mesmerizing I think it should be called "- - - - - - video Bible". TY very much Scott.

[@davidcole5183]

The Amazing Randy for guitars

[@5150show]

Cheers from New Zealand

[@dantucker7390]

Man I’ve played for 30 years and learned a bunch from this video. Thanks for sharing this knowledge 👊

[@groovydjs]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!! Keep on playing my man.

[@randyandamberthompson9972]

This is great!

[@groovydjs]

Glad you like it...thank you very much!

[@tetra3000]

1:14:44 Its a metal-file not a pedo-file your one liners are hilarious I remember these guitar videos from back in the day so much free knowledge which I still apply to this day

[@JamesFord-g5e]

Very informative Scott I am wondering about a roller bridge on les Paul special I can see the rollers reducing friction going back n forth on saddle but how's it side to side on bends or pinch harmonics ?

[@grahampelaschier5449]

Look , I've had the same issues with PRS & Fenders & other brands just like a car , they're built to need maintenance like us , just ask Page, Slash , Bonammasa, Wylde, Aerosmith or the guitar tech's they employ . Guitars cars houses us & the list goes on , they all have faults or need maintenance, at the end of the day its about personal preference (Just my opinion.)Stay well & keep rockin . 👍

[@shield400]

I always thought my voice sounded warmer when the mic is placed in a wooden mic stand. 😛

[@groovydjs]

That is a fact sir. Microphones are very susceptible to tone woods.

[@kricket5343]

Hey Scott, great vid! Always appreciated your vids and I've learned a lot from you throughout the years. One question I had is string gauges. How big of a role does it play? I do find myself liking the sound of thicker strings to get a good solid full tone out of my guitar. I am about to upgrade to 11s and just wanted to know if you have any advice when it comes to string gauges. Does it even make much of a difference, should I just stick to a lighter gauge, is it just personal preference? Thanks for all you do Scott hope all is well.

[@groovydjs]

Howdy, it's all preference. You have guys like Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top that use 7 gauge strings and get a super thick sound. So, just a small tweak of the amp's eq would make up for anything that you possibly lose or gain by thicker or thinner strings.

[@thomasrotz7712]

Hi, if you haven't yet, I recommend you check out Rick Beat's video on string gauges.

[@willemjacobs1651]

NICE LESSON SIR.

[@groovydjs]

Many many thanks

[@TheNacht3ule]

This vid is great.

[@groovydjs]

Much appreciated!!!

[@cynthia6389]

Love channel

[@dr123hall]

S.Grove Music College - Genius!

[@danmar007]

I SO love that word. :-)

[@Claude-ry9rc]

By the way I can pick up any guitar I got you got and make it sound how I want to sound I'm not a guitard and I do know the difference between ceramics and woods

[@07LUTE70]

Well you have always been arrogant but your as right as rain. Your a trust and I appreciate you Scott God Bless you. I apologize for being a geetard for so many years. Do you accept my apology? It means a lot to me. I also apologize for not tuning in for eons. To tell you the truth I thought you were not on anymore. You were going through some bad physical stuff BTW how are you doing Scott? I hope everything is well with you. I liked this video and I learned some stuff . No bullshit you are the best Brother. I promise I'll stay tuned and learn how to not stay a geetard.

[@groovydjs]

Thanks so much! Of course I accept. I'm glad that you gave me another look and are enjoying the videos. I appreciate you asking about my health issues. I'm managing just fine. I hope the best for you as well. Stay GROOVY!

[@rikkufan009]

Now that's a man who's mastered his amp and what he can get out of it 🤌🤌

[@groovydjs]

Many thanks!!!

[@thevillainoutlaw3549]

High respect

[@donny763222]

Love you bro from donny Moog

[@grahampelaschier5449]

U gotta Know the technicality of woods joints & angles a little better & then again let's look at the next reviews & watch how they differ, so which one is correct ? I've had PRS Fender & various other brands that have come apart as well , so u tell me ? Have a great day as I will.👍

[@FStoppers]

2:06:00 what is going on with that low E string wrap?

[@groovydjs]

It's just wrapped all the way down the post in order to keep downward pressure on the nut.

[@bobrbrt]

Thanks

[@groovydjs]

Welcome

[@JonnySoundSounds]

the les paul at 255 probably the best sound ing tone you played

[@flppr1]

Thanks for your video. Subscribed. Which tuner do you recommend for guitar string intonation?

[@luisbarrera5740]

Hmmm. I opted for a brass hipshot bridge instead of a tune o matic due to having a 20" fretboard radius. Does this mean I made a mistake? Should I replace it with an aluminum bridge. Like a babicz

[@groovydjs]

Hipshot makes GREAT stuff. I use their parts on a lot of my guitars. The Babicz stuff is truly awesome, worth every dollar. I personally don't think any mistakes were made, you chose a sweet brand of replacement parts.

[@JonnySoundSounds]

how many years have you been a paid tech and is theyre anywhere i can see your guitar builds or the work you do

[@isaiahburridgemusic]

A breath of fresh air from Dave's World of Fun Stuff who acts like anything slightly off of the manufacturer recommended string height is an abomination...

[@groovydjs]

Many thanks. Yeah, Dave can get a bit stale to say the least. Every video has him measuring everything to those specs and it simply doesn't work for EVERY instrument.

[@isaiahburridgemusic]

​​@@groovydjs you're right. Those specs are good place to start for those who are learning. But eventually, you want to do what's best for the guitar and your playing style. I learned that from YOU so many years ago when you posted this. Can you re-upload the guitar setup video you did? It's where you setup a camo covered Gibson explorer I think. It's very informative and you bust a lot of stupid myths. My personal favorite is when someone STILL tells me to never take all the strings off the guitar at once. Truly one of the stupidest things to ever gain traction.

[@TechnoRiff]

@groovydjs - I really enjoyed your 3+ hour informative rant on guitar stuff! Totally agree that vintage Fender "take off the neck to adjust the truss rod" has got to be one of the most guitarded holdovers of all time; religiously keeping 21 frets is another (why not add one to make 22?). What are your thoughts on spot leveling of a few frets after the truss rod and action have been properly addressed?

[@ringoramjet]

How about semi acoustic or hollowbody?

[@DetroitWrecker666]

I think the biggest difference I hear is not so much the finish. But the Gibson "Tone Polish"

[@groovydjs]

You know that I like dishing out that Gibson Tone Polish. lol I make it by hand.

[@farmerone3710]

Cool

[@Mikkeyboyy]

does a long scale sustain more than short scale

[@neilssterling5122]

For a brief moment I thought i was watching neil young teach me how to fine tune my guitar 😂😂😂

[@Sthvhvn]

My Fernandes fr75s has good sustain

[@groovydjs]

LOL, I bet it does with that Sustainiac in it. Cool axe!

[@rdanalytics9197]

I like seeing people with Down's syndrome make KZbin videos. We should all support Scott for his efforts. It's ten times harder for him to get through life than what the rest of us experience. He is certainly special.

[@BrianRising-hp8vp]

Is truss rod 180 degree or can you turn it to where it starts over

[@groovydjs]

Truss rod adjustments are made by very small turns. The rod will stop turning at a relatively quick point, so it will never reach the 180 degree point nor get to the point of starting over. I hope that helps.

[@Samana009]

does anyone know if there is any roller nut for Gibson style guitars? I found only one that is not even produced anymore

[@grahampelaschier5449]

Glad you stated , this is my opinion , keep trying sunshine , 😂

[@groovydjs]

I like being a little ray of sunshine. lol

[@RIPPERwBFG]

I'll shed on a 5$ special if it takes 6 strings, holds tune and has pickups doesn't matter which gonna distort the hell out of it ether way XD

[@JonnySoundSounds]

rita absolutely was making money of the dime guitars, in fact when washburn tried to say he wasn't worth as much money as he had been the deal almost fell through if it didnt. dimes estate was making money from his signature guitars

[@jeremybaker195]

Is Scott still makin videos? I used to see him in my feed all the time, and over the past few years, nothing.

[@groovydjs]

Hey my man, still making videos. I hope you drop by.

[@WhiteLakerrt16]

Where can you get the better bridge?

[@itsalie]

thats for the reup, redo, compilation Scott.

[@groovydjs]

My total pleasure. I figured it was time to release these old, tired videos. lol

[@paulthompson2072]

On acoustic truss rod do you do it same as electric and do keep it in tune or loosin strings little

[@groovydjs]

You can go either way, but it's usually adjusted with full string tension so you can check the results right away.

[@paulthompson2072]

@@groovydjs thank you and like your honesty on everything in video

[@Mikkeyboyy]

sustainiac pick ups for sustainiacs

[@jamiemacdonald6951]

Scott could you please and thank you send me a Blue guitar like the one that you show with screws on the back

[@bsquare6809]

I love Les Pauls, they're beautiful. I just don't like playing them.

[@groovydjs]

I fully agree with you.

[@NINERS8able]

So what guitar or guitars do you recommend? Looking for sustain that you talk about

[@groovydjs]

Whatever guitar tickles your pickle. lol I just always use a compressor pedal and get WAY more sustain than the other guys that way.

[@NINERS8able]

Lol! Love it.

[@DetroitWrecker666]

And I do like to let my wood breath!

[@bradconklin2878]

Hi, Scott. I'd be happy to take that un-sustainable Les Paul Standard off your hands:)

[@groovydjs]

Deal!

i love your videos on tonewood its so impotent. hey scott hope u r well . ps remember me ? did u stop cursing ? i didnt either still trying buddy

[@waynerick5755]

Not bad talk about background amp noise get a tube amp 👌 ok

[@JonnySoundSounds]

the brake angle doesn't have to do with sustain it has to do with tension, people say bends are easier and there is less chance to break strings. some of your points are so good , but some are so wrong both historically and the way metal and electrons actually function.

[@bigdbearkiller5115]

BINGO RIGHT ON THE NOSE. i love what he says about vintage. fuck vintage. im a luthier and idiots have there guitars finished with ancient technology inferior nitro cellulose. its soft, it yellows, it will check if you leave it in a cold guitar and alcohol will ruin it. thats the last thing a musician needs. nitro sucks