How to set up an acoustic guitar - adjusting the action and the truss rod

NEW VERSION OF THIS VIDEO • How to setup an acoust...
How to set up (setup) an acoustic guitar and adjust the truss rod and action on your guitar. Part 1
In this video you will learn how to inspect the neck of your acoustic guitar and then adjust the curve of your guitar neck or the neck relief using the truss rod. Only when you have the correct setting on your truss rod can you then get the lowest action possible for your guitar. You will need some basic tools like a straight edge, or a ruler and a pair of pliers and an allen key to adjust the truss rod with, will also need something you can use to measure very small gaps. A good setup/set up will allow you to get the most out of your guitar because it will feel far more comfortable to play and you can get the height of the strings (or action) down nice and low.
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[@guitar-academy]

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[@duprod5482]

Nice instruction video, but I just want to add a little note. If you do this and want to use the original strings (because you may have to retry a couple of times to get the correct saddle height), just loosen the strings and put a capo about halfway on the neck to keep them in place. Saves a lot of work and reduces the risk of breaking strings. Also, to remove the pins, you can push the loosened sting down into the hole. This wil remove the pressure on the pin and make it easier to take out.

[@mcsnickerman7262]

This is easily the best guide on the internet due to the camera angles and explanations! Great job!

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂

[@souloftheage]

I used to train surgeons on different medical devices. There is an art form to educating. I was at FOUR other KZbin videos on how to do an acoustic setup. Most consisted of a video camera on the other side of the room and someone muttering to themselves as they worked on their own guitar. It always ended with: "Just like so" Just like so HOW?!?. I CANT SEE. IM ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE ROOM. Or they're NOT using a close up camera. How does one instruct such small measurements as 11/24ths if one doesn't have a camera that can do zoom in to a micro level? Kudos to this guy for having the right stuff!.

[@lunareclipse1482]

@@souloftheage close to 1/2 inch (12/24) is NOT a small measurement, unless your talking male member size. I think they got their camera training in the porn industry. omg.

[@paulomartins7473]

I would agree with others, this is the best guide I've seen so far!

[@guitar-academy]

thank you . . 😊😊

[@badbotchdown9845]

And you don't have buy his magnificent learning method for a ridiculous amount of money, well documented in pdf with well explained videos or every points you need to learn. Easily understandable by even not English mothertongue speakers. You wouldn't regret your purchase I've done so far more progression on guitar and music theory in 3months than 1 year before with various internet solutions as guitar apps or well known channels. I'm not working for Gareth 😜just a satisfied customer

[@mystic37e]

Clear, simple understandable video with no special tools needed. I thought my guitar action was too high but after watching this I realised it was actually correct apart from a very small truss rod adjustment. Lesson... If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you, glad it helped! That's very true 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' 😊😃

[@dannydarko371]

Hands down the clearest and most technically accurate guitar set up Video I’ve seen. Great stuff!

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thank you . . glad you liked it 😃

[@marcelopdumayajr]

I'M HAVING A HARD TIME ADJUSTING MY GUITAR'S ACTION BUT NOW I'M GOING TO TRY AGAIN AFTER WATCHING THIS. THANK YOU.

[@guitar-academy]

I hope it goes easily for you . . 🙂

[@mt1060]

Hell yes dude.This video is the truth. Not only demonstrating string height but how to calculate how much to sand off was a lifesaver. I was prepared to eyeball it and detune, remove the saddle, sand the bottom, restring, and then tune -- a few times -- till it was right. But instead, I followed your method and nailed it in only two cycles (I stopped sanding about half a millimetre before the line just in case because I knew I gave myself a little too much room with the line and didn't want to have to fight with shims later on). I had to remove almost half the material and was kinda sketched out, but the math is on point and everything came out okay. Thanks for this. This is the kind of material I wish more people were making. Long form, substantive, & pleasantly (but not tediously) detailed in both instruction & imagery. Please keep this up.

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much indeed . . 🙂 Funny but true. The method you describe is how I started 30 years ago. Sand a bit put strings on, take strings off, sand a bit and repeat over and over. It took hours . . LOL

[@thegoose0m1]

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[@kelvinsudirman4072]

This is the fourth video I visited explaining the truss rod and how to adjust the action, and this is the best one by far... so good that I wouldn't look for a fifth video to watch!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you . . Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@billyrubin3108]

Thank you for the simple yet thorough explanations on setting up acoustic guitars. I look forward to setting up my recently purchased acoustic guitar myself.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@boutique53]

This video was very nicely done, with the process being clearly explained. I've always taken my acoustics to a tech for setup in the past. As a steel string acoustic fingerstyle player, I prefer my action on the low side. After watching this video (and taking notes) I now have the confidence to do my own setups. There are some tools to buy, but in the long run doing my own setups will no doubt save me money. Plus I can make sure the guitars are set up exactly where I want them. Thanks!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much, glad it was helpful! Shop about for the tools because they can be overpriced . . 😊😊

[@ahraitch6218]

Very comprehensive, easy to understand and thorough. Very well photographed and edited, too. The best I've seen yet.

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thanks! . . 🙂🙂

[@ahraitch6218]

No! Thank YOU! This is a great video and it has turned me on to your channel and the ebooks course; so Thank You, again and again

[@312wishbone]

Love the guitar solo over the sanding bit, almost made the sanding interesting haha - great video, thanks for posting.

[@guitar-academy]

Thanks 👍 the solo is this kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4LbZ2eDjc2kqbs

[@flaq3]

I've watched a lot of videos showing how to set up a guitar and this is the best by far. It's a shame I didn't see this one first as it would have saved me a lot of time. Thank you.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂

[@bigorangepapi]

This is an exceptional video in my opinion to explain setup. The graphics and teaching manners were the best for old guys like me!

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thank you ! 😊 😃

[@michelrobi1288]

Thank you so much for such a good video, I was wondering why my guitar was so difficult to play, and as a beginner, didn’t know the importance of the action, that was way too high. So ones again, thanks. 😃

[@guitar-academy]

You're so welcome! Yes, bad action can cause beginners to give up because they don't realise it can be fixed 😊😃

[@johnkelly2382]

Thank you, a very thorough tutorial. I don't think I am game enough to tackle this myself, but I just wanted to know how to do it, and you have explained it beautifully.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it helped! Thank you very much 😊😃

[@ImmVLOGS]

So articulated and easy to follow instructions. Glad I found this video. I feel that my guitar action is a little high. I will measure the parameters as you suggested. Thanks from Germany ☺️🤟🏼

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 🙂

[@fab123fab]

Wonderful! I have been playing guitar for 20 years, mainly to accompany my singing and with this video, I fully understand every minor detail of the simple basics of the guitar such as the action, the radius, etc!!! Magnificent work ! Love your videos!

[@guitar-academy]

that's great, thank you very much . . 🙂

[@shaneball238]

I've been playing guitar for some years and always paid a luthier to set my guitars up ... this lockdown has prevented this so thought I'd give it a go myself. Your video is the clearest and easiest to understand and the camera work is ideal as it helps us to fully understand exactly what you are doing. Well done my friend and thank you for doing this, it's helped me immensely (and saved me money! :-) )

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . . 😀

[@ifreemantoo]

🙂 This is the best presentation to understanding adjusting the action and truss rod on an acoustic guitar.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@ashovelhead]

Your audio for this video is wonderful to listen to, thank you...

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you enjoyed it . . . thank you very much 😊😃

[@AntonioGomez-ob9og]

Is an accurate video in the way you explained everything step-by-step is amazing awesome now I can start to do my homework On My guitars you don't know how much I appreciate the time you take to do this great video very helpful greetings from Boston Massachusetts

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃 I've done an updated version of this video which is more accurate. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpOuqoF4jqepm68

[@DG-mv6zw]

Refreshingly clear, concise and methodical video that's immensely useful. Thanks so much. 👍

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😃

[@alanchng1978]

Great video with crystal clear instructions. Thank you so much. Another video by Gibson recommends taping the sand paper on a piece of glass and sanding the saddle against a block to ensure that it is perfectly perpendicular.

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much 😊 . . . good suggestion

[@K.e.a.r.a.]

I remember getting my first guitar and never knowing why I got an Allen key, there’s so much stuff people don’t think about when just buying a guitar. This video is great for beginners

[@guitar-academy]

thank you . . 😊 yes, the internet has made things easier

[@mickshield5793]

What a brilliant instructional video! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this. 🙂👍

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@DB-to7hs]

Thanks so much! I have always been intimidated by the idea of adjusting th eaction on my guitars, adn I do like a nice low action for my finger-style. Just got a lovely new Eastman guitar with an action a little too high for me and I took these tips to take it down to where I want it. I can't say thanks enough times - I feel far more in control of my own guitars now that you've removed the mistique behind string action. It does take patience, prep and accuracy but it's not some dark art that only a select few can achieve! Thanks again!!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . I'm really glad guitar setup has become demystified for you . . 😊😀

[@trevonhatfield1342]

I'm a drummer who plays "with the Guitar" I don't necessarily play guitar. This was so helpful because I had a slight buzz on my g string, which was driving me crazy, short drive btw, ;). It is now gone. THANK YOU so much !!

[@guitar-academy]

That's great to hear! 😊😊

[@Jack.Waters]

Very nice. Just like leveling a 12' construction board with a 4' level. If level is off an 1" end of board is off 3". Math and music always is intertwined. Very nice video. Thank you. I just went from 13 to 11 strings and only had to adjust the Torque rod a touch. Your videos always verify my confidence. Be Well.

[@guitar-academy]

thank you very much . . 🙂

[@brettroberts1452]

thanks to your easy step by step video on fixing actions on acoustic guitar's l was able to fix my new acoustics action which was way to high & basically unplayable..but not now it's powering now so thank you heaps for your great helpful video..regards Brett

[@guitar-academy]

I'm really glad it helped! Thank you 😊😃

[@deanalioness]

Not the most exciting narration but probably the most informative and easiest to follow to figure out how to adjust my own action on my guitars. Thank you!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you . . 🙂

[@joodlese7347]

Who wants to be excited. This is the best tutorial because there’s absolutely no jazzy BS,

[@olgreybear7997]

This video was exceptionally well made, and taught this old man several things that I didn’t even know that I didn’t know! I’ve been seriously thinking about sending my personal guitar to a guitar luthier to get a professional guitar setup done on the high string height. I build blues guitars called cigar box guitars and have done for around seven years now. I’ve always steered well clear of fretting them and just used pre-built guitar necks, mostly because I didn’t feel confident about full setups in this minute detail to the enth degree. After watching this video, I am now confident about looking at the guitar to find out what needs doing and I feel comfortable doing what needs to be done following your very detailed and informative video. Thank you very much and all the very best to you and your family. Bear.

[@guitar-academy]

I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful . . thank you very much and all the best to you and yours as well 😊😃

[@stephengesina7982]

I like this video . The best video . I learnt something which I think no one will ever teach me. I will be watching the other videos too later.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you liked it, Thank you very much 😊😃

[@kenwalter915]

Wow, I’m just learning to play and this video was very informative and detailed which helps me me understand how these adjustments can actually improve my playing and enjoyment. Thank you

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@CatBlackGuitars]

Thank you for this video. I've been playing guitar for over 30 years and I've always been too afraid to mess with the guitar's truss rod and action. I have a couple of guitars that have too high of an action as you get closer to the bridge. Thanks to you I now know how to correct this.

[@guitar-academy]

Happy to help! thank you very much 😊😃

[@61flh]

An exceptional video. Your explanation along with video shots make it understandable even for the mentally challenged, such as myself !

[@guitar-academy]

LOL . . me too, that's why I teach this way . . Thank you 😊😊

[@twhite19782012]

Thank you so much for this! Other videos are not as detailed and step by step as this one. I can't wait for the fret leveling video!!!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you you 😊 I am doing next one now so by end of this week early next week it will be up . . .

[@SatishKumar-ix3xp]

Excellent video, always wanted to understand these details and i got it today. The camera angles and explanation made it very easy to follow, Thanks a ton

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊

[@TheTektronik]

I finally had my acoustic guitar action to 2.25 it sounds great and a joy to play.

[@guitar-academy]

The action can make a pig of a guitar into a pleasure of a guitar . . 😀

[@freedomphil1148]

GCH Guitar Academy very well said! 👍👍👍🙏

[@d4nl31]

Just followed these instructions to lower the action on one of my acoustics. First time I've ever messed with a bridge saddle, and I'm really happy that I did! - guitar plays much better, and the intonation has improved too.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it helped! 😊😊

[@JosephWilliams-ws2kq]

I have learn so much from this man.I feel like i can make a guitar from scarch thank you sir.I will need all those tools.amazing.

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much 😊😃

[@davidav8orpflanz561]

Strings Tip Only partial removal of guitar strings for saddle, bridge, truss rod, internal electronics, and body adjustments, repair/cleaning work, to get those ends of the guitar string's anchor ends out of the way, and keep them orderly. You can put a Capo on the 1st fret space, then unwind/loosen the strings without totally removing them from the tuning pegs, then slightly open the Capo's pressure to relieve tension on the strings whilst keeping them in the corresponding nut slots with slight tension (one at a time if you'd like) whilst pulling the slack towards the base of the guitar, and then with the added length of the strings available from unwinding off the tuning pegs/tension gone, remove the strings securing bridge pegs and string's anchors from the bridge's holes; secure the base ends of the strings together off to the side with a piece of string, a Velcro loop, binder clip (guitar strings inside/not clamped to them guitar strings, etc) out of the way. And this is one reason why when I'm installing new guitar strings, after securing the base ends into the bridge, I insert the tuning peg ends into the tuning peg's holes and pull back about the distance from the nut, to the first tuning pegs (about 2 inches) of slack for wrapping around the tuning pegs, then tighten them down, making sure the strings tighten in a downward spiral (from the respective center of the headstock to the outside) turning direction, and under the string's entry point into the tuning peg's hole, thus the string gets progressively pulled downward from the nut). I also don't cut the strings extra length right away, until after I've played it a bit and I'm sure I like how everything feels and sounds. I usually just loop the loose ends into a circle winding around itself so they don't vibrate and get in the way, until I want to cut the loops off later. This technique makes for much faster and easier access to the bridge/saddle and body area in general without the strings in the way, without totally removing the strings as the Capo keeps them in place up at the 1st fret space, and no totally- re-stringing, just do the reverse when finished with modifications/repairs and tune it up - put the base of the strings back into the corresponding bridge's holes, insert the anchor pegs whilst pulling out slack, and turn the tuning pegs until most of the slack is out and the string along the neck and is gently seated in the corresponding nut slot (repeat for the rest of the strings, remove the Capo), then re-tune: because the Capo kept the strings in neat order whilst holding the slack from the tuning pegs to the Capo in the 1st fret position, and the strings are still installed on the tuning peg's end. This technique might also prevent having to buy and install new strings if they were previously cut pretty short and too hard to get the ends back securely into the tuning peg's holes for re-tightening after totally removing them, eh. It's just a thought, hope that helps speed up your work, and save money.

[@stuartdobson8146]

Many thanks for your video. Very clear and concise in a way anybody can understand. Very helpful.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@seesaw7289]

29:34 Turning clockwise should tighten and thus minimize bow. Worked on my guitar. Ah, I see the change in the new version! Thx for doing this video!

[@guitar-academy]

No problem . . thank you 😊😃

[@brianphillips4634]

Very good instructions and clear to understand .

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you 🙂

[@AHairyCactus]

Incredible video. So much detail and effort was put into this.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you . . 🙂

[@jimdrechsel3611]

This really helped me a great deal. You explained it so well. I was able to fix a guitar because of it on my own. Thank you!

[@guitar-academy]

That's great to hear! thank you 😊😃

[@boyunknowm2549]

Man! You are the best guitar guider so far? 💕

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thanks! 😊😃

[@KLWCOMM]

Congrats on the BEST, by far, video on YT. Well presented, thoroughly explained and easy to follow, in a class by itself! Are you an engineer? Thank you for putting the time to make it happen.

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thank you very much ! 😊😃

[@predragsinko2513]

Yes. So far the best explanation. Thanks.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you . . 🙂🙂

[@samsmith5809]

Thanks so much for this video! Got my acoustic playing better than it has in the dozen+ years I've had it, for a total cost of less than a fiver and less than an hour's work!

[@guitar-academy]

That's brilliant . . Great to hear! 🙂 🙂

[@jamesmgreen15]

Brilliant video. Informative as aimed rather than clickbait / drumming up business. Thanks.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! 😊😊

[@uhtred51]

Great tutorial!! Thank you so much for your time. Not sure I’m brave enough to tackle yet but I definitely feel more confident. I think I’ll get a cheap acoustic and practice before attempting with my Taylor.

[@guitar-academy]

oh yeah . . don't start on your Taylor . . 😊😃 thanks for watching and commenting

[@secondvisions9759]

Thank you for giving me enough information to understand what I'm looking for As a beginner I'm probably not ready to attempt this yet but my 6 string was beginning to buzz and I just purchased a 12 string that also needs adjustment At least now I understand what I need to speak to my supplier about when I have them adjusted until I feel comfortable with doing it myself

[@guitar-academy]

very true, if you show some knowledge they'll make sure they do a good job at the right price. 😊😃

[@galacticnucleuz]

so well explained, thank you very much, greetings from germany

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you 😊, I hope all is well in Germany . .

[@ResistTheNonsense]

I clamp the saddle into a vice at the line and just sand down to the vice. Can go quick without over cutting and it ends up perfectly flat.

[@allansmith5554]

As a carpenter and cabinet maker for over 40 years the only way to check for a twist in anything if you use a gun sight technique. Please two boards on opposite edges of any thing ,table, guitar or whatever and see if the top edges of the boards lineup., if one side is higher than the other then you have a twist.

[@guitar-academy]

Good tip . .

[@allansmith5554]

@@guitar-academy hi If you want a more detailed expanded lesson on how to set up a gun site technique for checking flatness on any thing you build or fix . let me know >

[@kevinwest5456]

Thank You so much! Best video on KZbin about this.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you 😊😃

[@lunareclipse1482]

Geometry, Dear Watson. Good Video, Dude!!!!! Only one minor recommendation, start off with a coarser sandpaper and switch when getting close to final height. Now onward to the fret dressing video.

[@guitar-academy]

Good tip

[@lucianratnayake9442]

Beautifully explained. Thank you!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . 😀

[@rogerdriscoll3507]

Best video and explanation I've come across. Well done. I think the nut is too high on my guitar, but that's something else!

[@guitar-academy]

You could probably sort that yourself . . just get a spare first (just in case) 🙂

[@id6800]

Best how-to ever! Big thanks from Germany!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . . 😊😊

[@stevevaughn8145]

Most excellent video sir! Just purchased a Takamine EF series and the set-up process you recorded here has made a world of difference for me.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad I could help! thank you 🙂

[@panimosescd8853]

Your videos on guitar are good. God bless you

[@guitar-academy]

I appreciate that! Thank you . . 🙂

[@supermediaplayer]

The best guide ever! THANK YOU.

[@guitar-academy]

You're very welcome! thank you 😊

[@GuitaAcoustics]

Thank you for such a detailed and understandable explanation.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much 😊😀

[@jean-philippepimentel5108]

Very very nice detailled explanation on how to ajust the action on a guitar. Waouu I m impressed. Thank you

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you . . 🙂🙂

[@francescotenti193]

Great video, all very well explained in details without rushing through it. Thank you!

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . . 🙂

[@mdavis2703]

I find that just loosening the strings enough is all I need to do to pull the saddle out. I always like to put the pins back in the same string hole like you do.

[@guitar-academy]

good tip when you can get away with it . . 🙂

[@josephbaray5029]

Thank you so much for the great amount of useful information. I really like how well done your videos are. I look forward to viewing many more of them. Thanks again!

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you like them! thank you very much, I'll try to keep making them 😊

[@josephbaray5029]

@@guitar-academy It would seem that you must put much thought, planning, and of course, effort into each of your videos. For me, they are Artwork! Please do keep making them!

[@guitar-academy]

@@josephbaray5029 wow, that's really nice of you . . . thank you very much 😊😃

[@LifeSavingDefense]

Your string winder has a slot for removing the pegs so you don’t need the cutters or pliers Really nice detailed video

[@guitar-academy]

The pin remover on the string winder is to fat to get underneath the pins on this guitar. 🤔

[@lindamorgan2678]

Best video I have watched ..very detailed and organized. Thank you ..

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you liked it . . thank you 😊

[@WheelmansOutdoorChannel]

I’ve always enjoyed videos on this channel. Well explained and informative.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you like them! thank you very much 😊😃

[@ONESNZER0S]

This is a very good video with all concepts explained in an understandable way. Many thanks for sharing!!

[@guitar-academy]

You're very welcome! thank you 😃

[@vladusponuns]

The best description how to dial with neck bow

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much 😊😀

[@ramspencer5492]

Particularly on acoustics, the tone is so much better if your action isn't too low! Especially obvious on the lowest string it's as it starts to sound dead the further you play up the string.

[@guitar-academy]

I agree up to a point, the tone does improve with a higher action because the air interference between the string and the frets is reduced . . but if the notes start sounding dead up the neck then I would say the relief on the neck is wrong and needs adjusting or the frets need levelling. 🤔

[@ramspencer5492]

@@guitar-academy I probably didn't say that in the best possible way... "Dead"... I was shocked how much tone was added to a particular guitar, When I stop trying to keep the action extra low... There's a certain point where you don't want more playability... Where it would be better to move to light strings then lower action

[@Glicksman1]

One of the reasons why Martin guitars, particularly their classic upper-end ones, sound so great is that they are intentionally designed and set up to have slightly higher action than, say, a typical Gibson or Taylor acoustic. Slightly higher action imparts a good deal to the sound of any guitar, including electrics.

[@guitar-academy]

Yes it's generally true that higher action guitars have a stronger, richer tone, thanks to the strings being able to resonate more freely. Another important factor is the gauge of the strings. Changing both the action and the gauge of strings can be done to any price of guitar. But sadly the higher the action and the heavier the strings, the more unplayable the guitar becomes to most people. 🤔

[@just_russ4633]

Great content. You covered everything I was curious about. Thanks so much. Cheers to everyone.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad it was helpful! thank you very much . . have a great Christmas and new year 😊😃

[@brolly414]

Thank you VERY much. This is really helpful.

[@guitar-academy]

You're very welcome! thank you😊😃

[@Skorpiosan]

Two words: The best.....

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you . . . 😀

[@MrT0mer]

Maximum details - really appreciated

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much 😊😀

[@Billbobaker]

Very informative thanks for posting this great video.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you very much 😊😃

[@StratsRUs]

I usually loosen the strings enough to slip the saddle out.It may not be for every guitar.Great Video ! Thanks

[@guitar-academy]

Yes, that works on some guitars, or if you've got enough winds on the tuners . . 😊

[@StratsRUs]

@@guitar-academy Thank you again. Perfectly paced guidance 👍

[@guitar-academy]

@@StratsRUs thank you very much . . 😃😃

[@ajhwb]

Really a good work and thanks for this kind of video sir

[@guitar-academy]

So nice of you, thank you . . 🙂

[@vanessamonster5038]

Awesome video. Lots of detail. Clear explanation. Thanks.

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . 😊😊

[@anayv11]

Wow. What a great video. so well explained...in detail. You are an excellent teacher!! Thanks for this video. subscribed! Have a great day

[@guitar-academy]

Awesome, thank you! 😊😃

[@howieleecover6960]

Amazing!! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise!! 👍👍

[@guitar-academy]

My pleasure! thank you 🙂

[@stevenburton7922]

Very informative....thanks for posting!

[@guitar-academy]

My pleasure! thank you very much 😊😃

[@johnanthonytiongson8331]

This is very helpful

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you very much . . 🙂🙂

[@rockape1954]

Its worth pointing out the effects of humidity, and not to minimise the action if it is a humid day...

[@guitar-academy]

Yes, good tip . . I that's very important from an international point of view as I am becoming more aware of just how many countries view these videos . . 🙂🙂

[@eldesgraciado6690]

THE BEST TUTORIAL!

[@guitar-academy]

thank you very much 😊😃

[@davidsolomon5612]

Simple and good

[@guitar-academy]

Thank you 🙂

[@markusgarvey]

Thanks for this. Last year I bought a Teton guitar.It cost me 900 bucks. I was also moving at the time. To make a long story short, I was living in a large 5th wheel camper and it has slide outs. NTM 5 dogs.The move turned into a complete fiasco and everything that could go wrong, went wrong. I was taking a beating and so were all my musical instruments. To make a long story short The guitar was set up for 11' and I like 12's. It was a little flat but it was playable after putting on the 12's. I landed on a friends property until I could get onto mine and when the day cam e, I was spaced out, I had accidentally ran over my oldest dog and killed him. A Parson Jack Russel that had been my friend for 16 years named Houndogg. That is he as my avatar. As I was packing up the RV to go to my land, I had put my acoustics in the top of the bedroom slide out and not paying attention I cracked the Teton. Right below the bridge. It appears to be 2 separate pieces. I glued it. cleated it and used neodymium magnets to hold the cleats in place. I play every day, sometimes for many hrs, and it has a very slight bulge below the saddle.The guitar seems solid again, and I had to leave 3 magnets in the body because they got glue on them. They are not gonna come out without destroying the guitar even more. So right now I am setting it up and picked your video. I really miss playing it and hope it comes out okay. I am a mechanic, Mason and a carpenter so I have aptitude. I have played it some but the action is way too high and the strings are too high by the nut, but I just fixed that. Gonna put the strings on so fingers X'd! The truss is really stiff on both my accoustices and the only reason I can see why that happened is because I now live in the high desert and its extremely dry. I saw other videos saying to oil it, so I just did with light gun oil. with the strings off.

[@guitar-academy]

A history like that being connected to a guitar is something you just can't buy . . fantastic . . 😊😃

[@BillyNoon]

Aldi does a small spy device thing screen at one end and an 'eye' at the other end of about 2ft of flexible tube. You can see anywhere inside the body so easily and its pretty inexpensive.

[@guitar-academy]

They are even cheaper off eBay (£10 ish)and you can plug them into your mobile and record what you're seeing. I use one in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmSthJKvms-mZq8 at about 18.25. They can be really useful if you need to see anything inside the guitar . . 🙂🙂

[@BillyNoon]

@@guitar-academy Cant see that on mine ? But I did you it to look things over on an Ovation, cant remove the preamp - no screws etc so no solve for me LOL

[@guitar-academy]

@@BillyNoon Ahhh . . very awkward . . if you can you put you hand in the guitar and push and wiggle the back of the preamp until it comes out. On some Ovations they are interference fit so they are held in place by plastic clips . . but again not on all of them 🙂

[@richardmorgan8959]

Excellent discussion.

[@ottv1324]

Great Video Brian, thanks.

[@guitar-academy]

Glad you enjoyed it, thanks 😊

[@agiljoy9397]

Its so soothing

[@guitar-academy]

🙂

[@freedomphil1148]

Best video on adjusting guitar action and truss rod I’ve ever seen! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@guitar-academy]

Wow, thanks! 🙂🙂

[@cymnet]

Amazing video! Thanks a lot for this very clear explanation!

[@guitar-academy]

You're very welcome! thank you 😊