How to Adjust the String Action on an Acoustic Guitar | Luthier For Noobs Episode 3

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[@whatthefuckor5226]

Truss rod: 2:16 Nut height : 5:26 Saddle height : 8:14

[@scytheworks6297]

Thanks!

[@angelocasingca4502]

what is the name of that tool he used adjusting the nut hieght

[@angelocasingca4502]

can someone please tell me i need to know

[@svisty4166]

@@angelocasingca4502 a file?

[@billymarsh4715]

@@angelocasingca4502 That's a guitar capo.

[@rizaledge]

Finally I found the best tutorial about adjusting guitar action. Very nice explanation and detailed video, easy to understand. Thank you.

[@MarkSagumOfficial]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@xlslg9987]

yes. totally. i dont understand how other tutorials told me to make saddle lower as if it's not there and some said higher. found the right channel so he earns another subscriber

[@anmolsingh5446]

@@MarkSagumOfficial can you tell how much thickness should be for allenkey

[@OTOTRENDChannel]

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[@maryjoyandrade5430]

anong height ng saddle mo sir?

[@jamiecooksey9037]

A well produced and informative video. I have watched many instructional videos on intonation and guitar action which have helped me lower my action and improve playability, but this is the best I have seen to date and the additional detail i.e. measurement at the bridge and adjustment of the saddle using your Excel calculation is so useful Thank you Mark.

[@johnjustineo.marquez1549]

The most underrated fingerstyle guitarist in the Philippines kuya Mark Sagum

[@berlyntumaneng9285]

si ralphjay d natural ung pagtugtog nya madamot pa sa tabs overrated pa

[@premierfuncasino]

Clear, concise, digestible ..the best I've seen online...Thank you!

[@dominikbliznak38]

Mark you are amazing! I was afraid to set up the guitar by myself but with your tutorial I set up the guitar successfully and now I really enjoy playing the guitar! Thanks!!

[@tommy_1629]

You just have to try it and experiment with it, I have an Ibanez with a Floyd rose and I was too scared to set the guitar up but it needed it badly and I didn't have money for it at the time, so I just took a chance and gave it a try, it took me a while but I learned a lot from it and I can set almost any guitar up now :)

[@yourbutler9988]

Same. It's my first acoustic guitar. I'm afraid to have adjustments on it by myself. But I guess I gotta have a try. Thanks to this direct and easy to follow tutorial.

[@ramseygrandkangwa1203]

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[@danieltrujillo4996]

Finally someone who makes it clear!!! This video explained waaaaay more and answered my problem

[@alexvasquez6876]

what an amazing video. Ive always been so skeptical doing this myself, and have gone through so many videos trying to figure out what exactly to do. Your video was miles above the rest and insanely informative! im speechless with how much I just learned. Thank you so so much!

[@leojosepila3005]

Very useful and comprehensive. I've so many videos about this but I never found as systematic yet really understandable tutorial. Thank you so much for making this video.

[@stonodo]

thanks man, I fixed my new/old Yamaha with a truss rod adjustment. You just saved me $75 bucks that I thought I'd have to spend for s set up! Plays perfect now!

[@wewannatry1994]

Grabeng tutorial to walang ibang kwento focus lang sa mismong ginagawa good job sir!

[@cheskaortillo4175]

The best video tutorial on KZbin about guitar action adjustments! Thank you sir! 😇

[@thecaveofthedead]

Thanks. I was looking for something to figure out lowering my saddle, and this is perfectly explained.

[@yipitsrose]

Wow you really went thru all that trig to give us an accurate calculation. Respect!

[@attheendoftheday8969]

This video is incredible. All of it. And you even made created a PDF for us to use for string height measurements! My man

[@adam_a923]

This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Well done. I'm so glad I found this video, I'd be completely lost.

[@LojalOfficial]

The sudden language woke me up 😂

[@charlie-obrien]

Nice video on adjusting the string action. I had a guitar with a decent nut, but no relief and a high saddle. I thought my string action was good but I was fooling myself because without the relief it had me fighting with the strings and making my playing harder instead of more fluid. After adding slight relief and removing just a touch of material from the saddle, I was able to correct the issue and now enjoy playing my dreadnought acoustic more than ever. Your video was a great help and very instructive.Thank you

[@Don-ix7se]

yes that is the best tutorial I have seen in all my searches, now I know what to do and can hardly wait to get started on mine. Thanks

[@wahfern18]

This is my go to video whenever i want to adjust the action of my guitars, very reliable video.. thanks!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Great information. I started doing all my own guitar work, about 8 years ago. I would Add 1 thing = the usage of a Fret Rocker, if there is just a "trouble spot" and not affecting the Entire Guitar. Also when making Any adjustments - be sure to go Little-by-little. Enjoyed your video. Stay Safe. oNe LovE from NYC

[@chardmb]

You just need to remove two times the amount of material on the saddle with however much you want to reduce the action at the 12th fret (e.g. you want to lower the action at the 12th by 2/64, then shave off 4/64 at the saddle)

[@Nazman06]

not always the case

[@markm12]

Salamat Po! You’re the best person I’ve to reach the basics of measuring and fabrication of guitar parts. Many videos are extensive in description, but you lay out nice and simple for me! Sana masagana ang pag tae mou!

[@spadger9122]

My old guitar teacher use to say . "Never lower action on acoustic guitar , makes your fingers stronger if you have to press far . One day you will maybe own the ultimate axe , your fingers will say thankyou, now is time to relax . "

[@peterj.parker8440]

Wisdom right here. Unless action is a problem on your acoustic guitar, don't pussy out and just keep practicing and keep exsercising your fingers.

[@vajraloka1]

Not true, its unnecessary to struggle to fret chords and can damage hand

[@Landaftertime]

After 10 years of playing i absolutely disagree with this statement

[@someguyfromanotherplanet5284]

I can hardly hear the high notes on the guitar I'm using this statement makes zero sense.

[@gammarays666]

Playing the guitar shouldn't feel like lifting weights. So this statement is really untrue and un healthy, it might damage your hand in the long run.

[@butchhernandez8188]

salamat!!!, I've been using my acoustic guitar for almost 2 years, in-adjust ko na yung truss rod ko, mataas pa rin action, malaking tulong sa 'kin yung calculator thingy para sa desired action na gusto ko, siguro naman sapat na yung experience ko para bawasan na yung action ng gitara ko ngayon. nice video btw. 👍

[@InsideTheStadium]

Your a Legend brother, thank you, I'm a begginer and my finger had been hurting since I started playing because action was too high. I did everything you said and its so much easier to play bro, thank you, your the real rock star 🍻👑

[@PaddyOutback]

Thanks for this. I’m about to set about adjusting the action on my acoustic for the first time and I’m much less scared now!

[@pdp977]

Hi and thanks for this - I usually work on electrics, but I've been reconditioning a slightly beaten up acoustic for a child's Christmas present (his parents can't afford a new acoustic, and I had a couple hanging around) This was really helpful, especially the spreadsheet. Excellent explanation and clear steps. An old Encore has now got better action than my own Godin.

[@jennifermay134]

This is so clear, i like the way you break it down into sections.. thanks man

[@asterios5010]

Me: *see's the math computation* Also me: I just wanted to lower my strings xD

[@sky16678]

You are not only a guitarist but really an intelligent person...kudos brother

[@robertbernardo783]

Thank you for the help Mark. Really valuable information. Thanks for the saddle height calculator.

[@LionelMessi-ys9mo]

Bro I've seen so many videos on thistopic but your video is soo detailed , I just loved it Thank you soo much❤️❤️

[@myheromybaby1253]

2yrs ago na 'ting vid, pero ngayon ko lang napanood. Malaking tulong sakin. Maraming salamat master 😅

[@pedrorochaguitar]

Amazing video, I've been looking for a tutorial like that for ages, thank you very much!!!

[@chie1709]

I agree, this is the best content for adjustment in KZbin. Congratulations kapatid! Subscribed!

[@celadaemeraldpanollera8186]

Very informative as always. Thanks for this, Mark! -Ema May Celada

[@franzvill2510]

sa dami dami nang na search ko about sa action adjustment dto ko mas naintindihan ng mabuti, salamat idol laking tulong talaga

[@PomBare]

This has to be one of the best videos on youtube. Detailed, perfect images (I needed to see that amount of sawdust or else I'd have been worried how much sanding I was doing to my saddle. And a free piece of essential software thrown in - in the shape of the calculator, you are a God amongst men.

[@giorassiccuriosity1796]

How is this guy at such a young age has all these knowledge!?! Thanks much for the great content!

[@jakescot1325]

Thank you... you gave us a very technical and detailed explanation... God bless tou.

[@rogersmith3219]

I have seen many videos similar to yours, however ,yours is the most understandable

[@BuyoganExtendedStories]

Finally matagal ko na itong gustong malaman. Guitar action pala tawag dito. Kaya pala masakit ang ibang gitara laruin kasi mataas ang guitar action

[@lightlybreath4527]

Thank you this, finally understand the how to for the adjustment of high/low action.

[@minsetpaing9875]

The best vdo for mending bend neck so far

[@PnoyBoi4Ever]

Salamat Pare. Sobrang galing.

[@AlexSoutheyMusic]

Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I appreciate it.

[@MrSpencerForsyth]

Wow really well done video! Helped me a lot thank you!

[@thinkaboutzu9797]

Now that's what u call a tutorial, demo with explanation . Not jus talks 😂 salamat bro. Buti nadapa ako sa channel na to. Auto subscribe na hahah

[@dannie3117]

Very good video and clear instructions. Well done

[@jackquentin1950]

Sobrang astig nung ginawa mong file bro. Grabe! I'm amazed sa effort at value ng content.

[@donnyh3497]

Nice video man. I appreciate the time you put into it!

[@jgvcover2361]

Thanks for this😊, natutu po ako BILANG bagohan sa paggigitara, thanks a lot 👏👏👏

[@shantanujagtap5552]

Thanks for detailed information. It's upto the Mark

[@jonvoitbautista643]

This is very informative and helpful Mark. I love doing DYI and this gave me confidence to do my own guitar, well at least on my cheaper one's to start. You won a subscriber here bro and keep up the good work. Looking forward for new videos, Salamat ulit.

[@richoverton493]

Being a beginner and suddenly getting a buzzing high E I had thought my guitar had failed. Thanks to your tutorial I learned about camber. BOOM fixed the problem. Thank you

[@amykonhai2330]

I have the problem with my new guitar the 1 E string lower one is buzzing on 5 fret and there is a little Buzz in the guitar help me

[@richoverton493]

@@amykonhai2330 I just used the Allen wrench that came with guitar and backed the screw counter clockwise about a half turn. This removed the bow in neck that made strings touch More than one fret at a time. The screw is in guitar body through whole under strings where the neck meets the guitar body

[@ahbe9232]

The best video on the action 👏very well explained and the edit is really dope, thanks for this gem!

[@j4m4rmusic95]

Very nice content bro! God bless you for sharing your knowledge!

[@nyx6703]

soo clean and clear 💛

[@StopFear]

This is an extremely helpful video. What you show us is for some reason not very easy to find explained well on KZbin.

[@dipteshsharma109]

The best tutorial on KZbin

[@brianfitzpatrick8810]

I don't play the guitar but I'm trying to fix my friends guitar. I had no idea it was so complicated. Actually I found this video on the first try amazing! Mad props to this guy

[@dnylcrso-official]

Your calculator was very helpful! more power to you! My acoustic now plays excellent after following your tips!🔥

[@alpacino2107]

What app are you using to open the calculator

[@brickmeister2128]

Best tutorial yet. More in depth 👍

[@kalaivanithukkaram]

Too much of Detailed Explanation❤ Thank you so much..

[@albertoreubenreyes]

This is helpful. Thank you for sharing this.

[@desperado1265]

Very professional easy clean video loved it and really liked that you used both languages since I don't speak filipino also the intro was pleasant to watch subbed for more content

[@m.t.kbasicgauterlessons796]

was able to fix my guitar because of you. ❤ Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@OlivesBabui]

Yea, I've been tuning in since the first episode. Thanks for the content kuya. Pa shout-out next vid kuya, big fan here.

[@paulsimpliciano]

Salamat master... Laking tulong to sa akin na owner ng music store :) more power and God bless!

[@RockWeller]

Hey man! Great tips on guitar maintainence! Greetings from Singapore!

[@baymax-kun1876]

Very comprehensive and really love the creative editing of the video! New subscriber here ✊

[@Justin-ji8ye]

Mas naintindihan ko to kesa sa ibang nasa yt thank you po

[@MunkirNakirGaming]

Best video on KZbin about this subject ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@mugaci9260]

Thank you Mark.. great lesson.

[@zprosound2526]

Best tutorial video so far

[@jimvandemoter6961]

Thank you. I have a Taylor 114e that I really like but the action is a little high for me. This will help out a lot.

[@lloydmarak5]

The best tutorial on neck adjustment

[@serjd3rd529]

Thanks for this tutorial.. Galing easy to understand.. :-)

[@ArviantoDwi]

Your saddle calculator is very useful! Thank you so much! Subscribed.

[@alpacino2107]

What app are you using to open the calculator ?

[@paktamgixxer4423]

Nice tutorial bro. Thanks for sharing the good info 😊👍

[@dariocastillo7496]

Thank you boss,tagal ko na nahihirapan kung paano i adjust ang action..

[@BLUE-KUN002]

Earned a subscriber here ❤️ I can now play the guitar much more easier thank you so much ❤️

[@MohammadBagher-zz4rd]

It was great, thank you for solving my problem, I hope you will always be successful, brother

[@rilijohnmichael]

Woah this is really informative and the graphics really helped.

[@Jenisonc]

Great stuff!!! Thanks!

[@chartreux7963]

I did it with your excel in first try. Thank you so much, bro! New subscriber!

[@Gwenskiii]

Bakit ngayon ko lang ito nakita huhu dahil po sainyo kuya naayos ko guitar ko. Thank you so much po!!

[@HawaiianoPH]

Aloha Mark, Awesome video! Nicely done. It's actually professional! I mean that. Thank you 🤙🏽

[@halim1644]

this video quality is so high ! Thanks bro !

[@Rockism-sak7d]

Best tutorial video 😍 Thank you ❤

[@mementomori5078]

Soooo yeah! Subscribed ! 😎

[@Sri_-T]

Good videography man and great content

[@petertowneya]

Really found this useful! Love the name too.

[@yanyanmozar3750]

Thanks sa info master napakagaling po. I learn something new

[@howardroark4227]

Wow! Awesome awesome tutorial!

[@HenryAlvarez]

Very informative! Instant sub! Looking forward to restoring an old guitar of mine I had since high school. Also have a Jcraft Troubadour Taka Mini from Jolly Music! Cheers bro!

[@shahrulnizam7891]

Your video give hope to start palying guitar again

[@bluethoughts493]

Thank you so much less gastos dahil dito ❤️❤️ have a nice day and God bless you

[@A4QSL]

learned something new thank you man