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Advanced tutorial on setting bridge strings height how to setup your Stratocaster or setting up a Strat or generally adjusting the action and strings height on your electric guitar. By Luthier Galeazzo
Setting up an electric guitar or bass guitar is needed when your guitar neck is not comfortable as you need it.
Adjusting the string action makes your guitar much more comfortable to play and just need an Allen key or a small screwdriver to be done.
Frudua explains how to adjust string height in simple terms through a series of guitar tricks that can be understood by anyone even if not an expert.
The video includes hints a tips on how to setup action, how to perform guitar action adjustments so you can adjust your guitar action by yourself and learn how to set strings height in a while to get to the action that is more comfortable for you.
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This video refers to strat all instruments ranging from 7.5 fretboard radius up to 9,5 but even more and will also work on the 6 saddles

[@redwidow1358]

Uploaded in 2011, helped me in 2019. Proof that both a good guitar and good lessons will last, regardless of where they come from.

[@BretAllenStudios]

I’m a professional luthier. This is NOT a guitar setup! Don’t listen to wankers on KZbin, take your guitar to a reputable guitar shop and have it set up correctly if you don’t know what you’re doing. Unless of course you have no sense of pitch anyways and wouldn’t know a well setup guitar from a crappy one. 🤦‍♂️

[@Dad-Gad]

@@BretAllenStudios I'm a professional luthier , and it's a great setup .

[@jgab7042]

@@BretAllenStudios I think you just want people to go to luthiers for money. My bro is a luthier for over 15 years (also works at Fender) And he tells that this is a nice info and great for setups.

[@lukabanovic2937]

@@BretAllenStudios clown

[@Kenny-hn2jn]

@@BretAllenStudios ... No you're not.. if you were you would have something to back it up so you could show off. Just another attention hungry clown anonymously shooting off his mouth safely hidden behind a computer. This is a solid video.

[@joshuaharden8050]

Awesome video. I took my strat into the shop and it came back worse than when it went in. This video helped me set it up myself and it plays like a dream again.

[@DavidM-zm5gz]

The shops, they messed up my jackson too with the action too high.. I paid money 💵 for them to mess it up

[@MrVision14]

i did the same as you! And i fixed it myself with this video! My guitar feels better now!

[@shaindaman13]

Often times a stratocaster is very easy to set up. If you make your mind up and use patience there’s no reason you can’t do it yourself.

[@lawofaverages5373]

Same with my Epiphone black beauty. Wasted money asking a so called expert to sort it for me. To be honest I tried adjusting the action and intonation myself but just could not get it how I wanted it.

[@ALANRMOREY]

Remember my dudes ! When you take your fiddle to a Luthier . he's going to set it up the way HE thinks your guitar should be ! Take your time do it yourself ! You WILL get there believe me !

[@dondongo4036]

I'm watching this Nov. 2020, and it's almost 2021... Almost 10 years Sir and still your video is helpful 🙂

[@pitem6732]

Me too... 👍

[@cgripp256]

Same. My Strat is driving me crazy with buzz.

[@nikjarun7056]

Well, the stratocaster came out in 1954 with the same design so its timeless just like the video

[@viridian9673]

from the beatles to strat hWAHHA THIS GUys amazing

[@senord2429]

The greatness of internet

[@Tweekerhead]

I love this guy...He just showed me that music is not the universal language, the *Stratocaster* is!

[@FruduaTv]

Right!

[@TA-jr2be]

FruduaTv

[@FoolishFlock]

Tweekerhead i was raised & tuaght that the Stratocaster was the greatest damn guitar ever made! i'm sure there may be other guitars that are good! or even great! but the Stratocaster is absolutely! perfect!

[@ripplebear]

@@FoolishFlock it truly is. Obviously some people prefer Gibson and other styles, but seriously..and especially a perfectly set up Stratocaster.. you just don't want to put it down!

[@FoolishFlock]

@@ripplebear exactly a perfectly set up strat((even more if nicely broken/worn in!)) is like a playing dream! like a knife through warm butter!...

[@nas_tradamus2386]

String Height 101. Never knew the details of adjusting height of the strings until I've seen this. Thats quality setup right there.

[@BretAllenStudios]

Rofl, no it’s not! He’s only discussing setting up the bridge, not the nut, truss rod relief and leveling the fretboard. Half ass at best.

[@afonsodeportugal]

@@BretAllenStudios He made other videos about that, as he clearly said at the beginning of the video!

[@LukasDozer]

Hey I'm watching in July of 2024 and this video has helped me out 100%. I now think I have the confidence to try this on my brand new guitar as I'm only trying to lower one of my strings. I want to thank you for making this video! -Cheers

[@kamealex]

U made my day. 9 years after, but still.

[@alanludlow7995]

what a guy, i've been playing 44 years, and after watching this guy, i feel i should go back to music school, this tutorial has REALLY opened my eyes to the "correct" set up of string height adjustment, thank you for your advice!!

[@ericb.1384]

This dude gives the most easily digestible, yet in-depth explanations.

[@Allie-w1l]

I've now watched five different videos about this, and you are the only person (who I've seen) who advises people to lower the pickups first. 👍 Thank you for a thorough explanation and demonstration.

[@lerch25]

I used to think of this as some kind of black magic, but i just did the best set up iive ever had on my guitar, and did it myself. Thats very empowering, Thanks from New York. :)

[@vaughan7835]

& I've got another / 2nd great, fine tuning set-up lesson tonight. 13 years later. Thank you very much mate! From NSW Australia.

[@juancamilosanchez8042]

It's almost 2020 and you saved my life, my strat now plays awesome, all thanks to you!

[@jennifermay134]

This is by far the MOST HELPFUL! I'm a nerd for details and this video is precisely that! Thank you so very much!!

[@synthaxe5058]

This is absolutely wonderful. I've been playing guitars equipped with Floyd Rose temolos for years, and know that system like the back of my hand. However, I just recently picked up a standard strat for myself, and for the life of me just couldn't get the height/setup adjusted correctly. It's wierd how a video like this helped me to actually "get it." Thank you very much for the help. You're really good at providing good visual references.

[@colivet1]

Wow you are a star my friend messed about with my guitar changed the hight of the strings and the whole set set up basically.And i have not been able to play it for months, now i've gone through your set up video it sounds better than ever thanks you've made me so happy ;)

[@luckylicks3497]

It's impossible to achieve perfect results every time without understanding how things really work, so thanks for sharing the knowledge, Galeazzo! It's nice to know all the tricks in the trade as well, so thanks to the commentators. The more knowledge the better. Players who have flawless technique and total mastery of the instrument, can (and should) be very hard to please. That doesn't mean they're impossible to please. I guarantee only a handful of people know how to make the final tweaks on their guitars to make them play perfectly. (And of course, good strat action includes just the right amount of "fight".) Setting up decent action takes like five minutes, that's just too easy. The nice tricks that people have been talking about here tend to fall in the next category: good results with high-action-low-feel and medium-action-high-feel. That's good. But ladies and gentlemen, if someone would give you a guitar that has the action of extreme comfort on every level - balance in all areas - set up by a pro's pro.. I promise you would notice the difference. Let us learn from Galeazzo and appreciate his helpful instruction!

[@fluffyhusky4055]

setup my strat years ago using your guides and EXCELLENT tips, forgot and moved on. decided to float the bridge, and AGAIN you're there to help with the best suggestions/tips as well as the why. thank you Frudua for everything

[@habibiak]

Ok so I have tried this method as well as the method mentioned by some viewers to use a credit card at the 12th fret. Guess what ? On both occasions I ended up with low E being 2mm above 17th fret and high E 1.6 mm, which is exactly the measurements recommended by fender. I used feeler gauge to measure the action so it's pretty damn accurate.

[@BG-jh2pz]

Erm... well. Haha I have to say son, this comment just helped me no end thanks! (In addition to the practical side of this video)

[@MicahBuzanANIMATION]

I've been playing guitar for years and I didn't really know any of this - thank you!!

[@riccardodellavedova5262]

Grazie Frudua, davvero utilissimo! His accent is even more better than some politic people in Italy, I swear it :D

[@DBCooperPDX]

June 3rd 2024, You just Saved me $175, and my guitar plays so damn good! Thank you Sir! 😎🎸🙏

[@beppevilla8944]

Frudua sei il migliore riguardo a spiegazioni per il setup di chitarre.Ho appreso da te e ho imparato a settare la mia strato. Grazie per il tuo impegno di condivisione tecnica.

[@paulspleiko8813]

I spent the whole day trying to adjust my strat strings and when I finally put down my guitar I found this lesson. And it explained everything so simple and so perfect. Thank you!

[@davidcammilleri5526]

Thank you. Best video I have seen on setup. Appreciate your time and effort.

[@BretAllenStudios]

[@escan1250]

I remember watching this video several years ago because my Strat had some fret buzz. I just got a brand new Strat (with fret buzz) and found the same video. Good stuff.

[@Tonetwisters]

Guitar action is pretty well dependent upon how even or uneven the fret heights are, and how low or how tall the frets are in general. The smaller the fret in height, the higher you need to set the action, so that you can get some finger under the string to be able to push it up over the fret. But of course, if you do not bend, then you can drop the action down fairly low, but again, dependent upon the equal height of all the frets.

[@jas8012]

You showed me more in this 15 min video than anyone has. Thank you so very much. I found your video to be extremely helpful

[@MrTonykoz]

Hi, I have been using the tremlo flat to the body. Today,i adjusted the tremlo to one eighth of an inch from the body(like fender recomends) and things have improved. I have noticed the string height has increased slightly,but the tension is slightly better. I dont use the Tremlo at all,but i think i will leave it alone for now,and see how it goes. Maybe i should swop it for a Clapton Strat! Thanks for your help. Tony

[@JohnOhkumaThiel]

I just did this, and yes it had such an amazing effect on tone that I started playing with pickup height as well. I wish you taught me Physics when I was in junior high school.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Mr. Frudua is Phenomenal. Easily explained in great detail = and all his methods are spot-on. It takes a little time. I spend a few days making slight tweaks. Thanks for doing this. I hope you are Safe in Italy with the Coronavirus.

[@sashap8941]

Finally someone knows what he talking about, great video excellent tutorial on how to set up guitar. Someone gave me an old washburn maverick with complete screwed up settings. I was watching about half a dozen clips on KZbin about how to set up the action, the string height and the tension rod with 100% disappointments until I found this clip and a few other from you and finally my guitar is in perfect shape. Thanks a million bro and God Bless. March 2023

[@bigmojo13]

Mr. Frudua is a genius! Should you feel like you need to criticize his "accent", I would bet he speaks more languages more fluently than you.

[@chrishorton615]

He does a good job of explaining how to do it.

[@IAmPaulBunyan1978]

This is a spectacular walkthrough and I am extremely grateful that this gentleman was compelled to share his knowledge... And if I close my eyes and listen, it’s easy to imagine Stephen Hawking is giving the tutorial.

[@Stonehorsemongolia]

This was very clearly done. Used these instructions and it made an immediate positive difference to string sound and bending.

[@philliphill8550]

Thank you Fruda the teaching methods and improv tools are simple and comprehensible. Chalkboard Teaching! Awesome!

[@PhillipNeal]

This video made my squier play like a GEM

[@imakingprawnok]

A while back I asked for a vid on how to adjust the saddles, and I got one!!! personalised proffessional service!! Mr. Frudua+you tube=genius!!!

[@MrJuliorMedina]

I was playing my guitar while i watched the video, and i did the exact lick at 6:20 about .5 seconds before he played it in the video hahaha mind = blown

[@theurosh]

06.04.2020 - thanks to your video, I solved my issues with buzzing saddle on a vintage telecaster, many thanks!

[@phi6337]

Damn, I came here to see a guy explain how to change the action on my strat, and who do I see? The guy who did the Bohemian Rhapsody harmony tutorials! It’s nice seeing him again!

[@davidparkinson6487]

Thank You for a brilliant video of 10 years ago. I hope you are still playing. Its one of the best videos to explain Strats and the neck . I am a player for the last 50 years and where ever you are now the best of everything to you DP

[@wbesack]

I love this video. I've been waiting for someone to cover this subject and you did a spectacular job as always. It is so satisfying to be able to do my own setups and do a better job than paying some kid at the guitar store who doesn't know what he's doing. Another great Frudua video! Thanks!!!

[@puduku8094]

Excellent video! I went to my music store, I asked the guy to make the strings not buzzing anymore. I paid 50 euros for it and finally I saw that he just unscrew the screw that are in the back (wen I asked for not moving tremolo....lol) of the guitar and changed the strings! When back home the string were still buzzing!!! I was quiet furious! After watching several videos about buzzing string, and some of 1 hour, I finally found the best one with easy and clear explanations! Thank you very much, I can't wait to go home and look after my baby!

[@emerycomputer]

I'd recommend setting the action for E6 string by bending below 12th fret, say 9th to 11th, this is where the curvature of the board affects the bends most; meaning even if you have clean bends at 15th fret - as in your video - you may still have fret-outs for like bends on 9th fret. That has been my experience. This is of course a function of relief as well, the less relief - the straighter the neck - the more pronounced 9th fret fret-outs.

[@stephansoutre1757]

I just want to say : Thank you very much ! I am far from a guitar hero and more a Telecaster expert than "Strat". But I founded one of those Stratocaster from years "80" near by trash and I tried to make it sounds good again. Looking at your video I understood why my "bends" were not good. Fretboard and frets are in perfect renovated condition but "bends" were unpleasant under fingers. Thanks to your very good video i was able in a couple of seconds to get reed of this trouble. This poor little thing sounds now fire of the hell. I love it ! Thank you very much again.

[@FruduaTv]

Glad being of help!

[@FLPV]

Tantos videos que he visto para ajustar mi Strato y por fin alguien que es claro y practico más allá de medidas con reglas. Gran video. Felicidades.

[@tuberyou1149]

This helped me indirectly by helping me to set up my Floyd Rose floating bridge. My guitar has never sounded better.

[@Kilovolver]

The amount of knowledge Frudua has in his website and videos is nothing short of priceless. Even tonewoods ffs. Thanks Frudua, you are helping may generations to come, giving away generously this information.

[@FruduaTv]

The radius of the strings depends on the playing style on a strat. Will you make bendings or not? Hard or soft bendings? Are you a player that strums hard on the lower strings (rock heavy rock or punk)? Your playing style influences which radius you will have to use on your strat.

[@yoloswag6242]

Watching these videos again. Mate. Your videos are THE best on youtube. Thanks again.

[@TheSpineSplitter1990]

I spent almost an hour looking for that damn allen key, but finally i found one in my dads tool box.

[@Anony_Max]

Hi, do you still know the width of that allen key?

[@TheSpineSplitter1990]

@@Anony_Max Hey sorry I don't remember, but you'll probably have some luck if you buy a set of alken keys at Harbor Freight Tools. Or you send Fender an email.

[@Anony_Max]

@@TheSpineSplitter1990 Thanks for the reply after 9 years man. I bought a 1,27 mm allen key. I have a fender(rip-off) bridge so I hope it will work out. Really appreciate it.

[@yoloswag6242]

Certainly the best video I've seen and I've seen a lot over the past week or so. Thank you sir

[@jokermaan1]

How refreshing to hear a European luthier talking in millimetres after all those fuckin' American 4/32nds and 8/64ths and 12,000ths all the time!

[@stijn5843]

Haha, exactly my thoughts!

[@oscarrodriguezperez166]

Andy Dempster I'm from the US, but I agree

[@pattyoneill91]

Andy Dempster haha as an American, things like this piss me off, I agree. all these silly things that are abbreviated to make things simpler make it very difficult for folks who are learning from scratch. for instance: Americans= Half Step Everyone Else = Semitone I understood way better what it was by the latter.. i know this is a small simple thing as an example but i think we all agree its a microcosm of more advanced scenarios where this is a problem. i need to know exactly what things are and how they're supposed to be learned or else i merely only know answers but don't understand how and why things are. its not the result or the correct result, its the process and the wrong AND right answer or result. we're breeding tired stupid morons by trimming things down with acronyms and shortcuts to memorize things that we should be EXPERIENCING. Poor school system everyone. i apologize btw if i am off bass and a bit off topic but its just ironically something that's been on my mind. haha

[@haf816r]

Diameters make so much more sense, why are we still using inches etc.?!

[@myjames48]

Andy Dempster one would think that as a leading nation, the yanks would have metricated years ago.

[@markbrown7103]

I would say you are a very excellent teacher. Thanks for this video now I know what I’m doing. I’ve been playing guitar for many years. But now I am learning how to do. Bridge work and neck work. Thanks so much now I know how to perform this procedure.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼😁🎸🎸❤️

[@JAFOpty]

Galeazzo you always have the best tutorials, great job!!!!

[@gianlucasorrentino8357]

JAFO-PTY mi puoi tradurre quando inizia a parlare di millimeter e yards

[@mauriziodelucia]

11 years later I have to say thank you for the tricks you explain in this video.

[@FruduaTv]

@edwwui I simply think that everyone has his own touch, his own strings gauge, his own taste for what concerns strings height, so how there might be just one single universal strings height good for everyone?

[@adamminogue2325]

Thanks man worked a treat, just inherited an old model Delux roadhouse and needed some attention Now she’s spot on

[@DM-cm6nw]

This was a Very informative video! Thank you for sharing this as I have been struggling with getting a proper setup and though I have viewed many videos and read lots of articles....this was the biggest help to me.

[@wesleydring7618]

Best set up video on KZbin! Viewing in 2022.

S**t of paper... Love you man! Great videos!

[@ReverbPhishr]

This video saves me so much time every time I need to set up my old strat. Best tutorial ever!

[@FruduaTv]

@1011sid Magnets used for pickups manufacturing lose about 1% of their magnetic charge at the very moment they sense the strings for the first time. In the next first year they lose about another 1,2% of their magnetic power. From then on they only lose 1% every many thousands of years.

[@jessesmit2907]

holy shit, those cutting out bends. That's my strat! Plus my D string rattles like an ass. I'll try to fix it all. Nice tutorial. Really appreciate it, and you've really taken the time to explain it really well!

[@guitarman6742]

The D string is not the "ass."

[@manuellacheta8874]

Could you please tell me what is the size of the allen key? My respect for you!

[@ethan_7480]

Manuel Lacheta 1/16"

[@juanmax2155]

Thanks! I had the same question ...

[@leschab]

I now have confidence to do the task successfully. All I had to do was pay attention. Much thanks

[@Skaterbillx]

Lol thanks man so much, lol and you say pickups like peecup xD i like it xD

[@gerryb4540]

Knows what he is doing setting up guitars and also adds adjust to personal setting's which is Different depending on person overall but the bar needs to be set first and these video's show how to so thank you Mr Frudua for taking the time to show how to diy.

[@SubhansVault]

what is that small thin screw driver called, which you used to adjust the tuning.

[@louisdunne40]

+SubhanZombie 0.05" hex key

[@TonyNguyenFR]

+SubhanZombie it's just a small allen wrench. A.K.A. a "hex key".

[@ripplebear]

It's also called...where in the hell did that little tool disappear to?? I tape mine to a bigger screw driver that I use for the intonation adjustments.

[@Gates54]

This is the best action setup explanation I have ever seen! Very helpful, thank you.

[@wan4494]

is this setup also can be use on the Squiers ?

[@klngc1514]

Yes i learned this all on the squire

[@mrags99]

Your instruction on the set up is the best I have even seen. Thank you for you attention to all the details .

[@ThatFaceMelter94]

I have a $900 Stratocaster and the saddles go out of adjustment when I play. There is no sense in that shit for the price

[@eddgong]

Herss how i cured my walking saddles , remove the spring from which ever saddle that's moving on you , give it a little stretch about 1/8 inch ,put it back it stiffer and longer , yea go ahead and go there ...........

[@pixithemis]

@2A well my mexican tele has a bit of fret buzz but im pretty sure its the low action

[@thankfullife7968]

2A I spent $5500 on a brand new 2016 heavy relic custom shop 56’ strat and worse guitar I ever owned. But hey I only lost $2300 when I sold it less than a year later. Playing a 2015 MIM strat now that I absolutely love other than the G and D string buzz haha. Great guitar overall. This mans knowledge is amazing and very much appreciated

[@spyrosv7157]

Frudua is the one who saved me back when I was trying to set up my ibanez gem floating tremolo. His tutorial was the only one that worked. He is awesome at what he is doing.

[@PostCrusifixion]

fruda, what kind of hex key did you use?

[@oliverbauer6304]

dont know what measurement i has but it is included in the goodies bag when you buy a strat

[@bobbyboy9984]

1.5 mm is the one on mine

[@musicafrancescozeni]

Grande Galeazzo!!! 15 minuti di video e hai messo in fuga tutti i miei dubbi! ora la mia chitarra suona! Verrei a bottega da te per imparare il meraviglioso lavoro del liutaio. Grazie

[@peteandpuy]

This is eye candy for me. I would rather watch than porn. Thank you sir. I was going to adjust my strat when I saw some rust around the screws. I live in the tropics so I live with rust. New strings sound good for about an hour. I was going to put a little WD40 on, make sure it all moves. .

[@Mikey2154]

WD40 is my go-to for keeping strings alive and prepping the neck&strings for playing. I don't have the same level of humidity as you by the sounds of things, but I count WD40 as one of my secret weapons for a great feeling guitar.

[@TiagoFrancomusic]

these days, with internet, it's so easy to say bad things about everything, but now that I found a really good job I really need to say: thank you!

[@mac899]

In Russia, string change you

[@neillalchin1595]

This is an excellent video, I recommend it for any guitar player at any level. Great job and thanks for sharing. NA1974🇬🇧.

[@victorbenedicto]

save time just give your mm height of each string at the last fret. to show your adjustment is valid and practical, give a comparison sound of before and after. otherwise its all blablabla

[@pwalms65]

Best "how to" video I've seen in a long time. You are an outstanding instructor with a great delivery. Thanks a million.

[@thndeh]

shit of paper and piss of paper. :D great video tho. :)

[@tacticalchunder1207]

thndeh literally read this as he said sheet of paper. I lol'd.

[@aStrayforMyTime]

toilet paper i guess

[@doonthepan]

Fruda,,, thanks for your guitar tech set up info. been playing and tinkering with guitars for over thirty years, your video is possibly the best clear instruction viseo on you tube. all correct and easy uncomplicated information, without any silly stupid background music . no ego trippers trying to show of thier gutairs or to much talk. i reccomend your vids to all players who ask me for advice ect. thanks again Fruda, enjoy and keepon keeping it on. quality always counts.

[@superstrato9571]

In italiano no eh?

[@hervemerliet]

Best Tutorial, clear and simple , no expansive tools. Thanks a lot.

[@LVX777]

God bless you for the visual aids. They really help someone like me see what you're saying. Will attempt to set up my own strat.

[@altonreid9726]

2023 and this is still an absolutely amazing tutorial.

[@davidandchico]

Through the years of trying to get my strings as close to the fretboard as possible on my Strat, one string started to buzz. This video showed how to get everything back on track. Thanks for the video, you saved me a lot of time and trouble....:)

[@kipcostello3011]

thank you now i finally understand. your the first person that could actually explain it and me be able to do it. thanks again

[@phredmorris]

Thanks so very much for this! My high e was fretting out when i bent but after seeing your video my guitar sounds incredible! Thank you ever so much!

[@clintbunas7415]

Mannn this is amazing, this guy is teaching you the ins and outs like a math professor.

[@EvocaDigital]

Thanks so much, this is the best video about guitasr intonation I've found I KZbin

[@SheepDog1513]

this helped. Got my setup done and guitar intonated in just a few minutes! Thanks.

[@JackedTotheT]

I was about to burn my guitar like Jimi did at Monterey after failing for like hours to set it up xD This video got me through it no problem. Many thanks!

[@greenbuu]

Thanks, for those of us who is still learning, this is very good explanation. Good video!

[@bristolfashion4421]

Cheers dude - my new motto is "in total relax and total knowledge" oh yes !!

[@huckerducker08]

hands down the best instructions for this i have seen.. oh yea ,your video on intonation was very helpful all so. thanks

[@Mikey2154]

Hey man, this was perfectly laid out. Strat setups can seem like magic if you don't know where to start.

[@jsb354]

I was reminded of the height of the string with respect to the fretboard as seen in violins. That was new to me.