Guitar Tech REACTS - Q&A #2 | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep. 40 | Thomann

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The original videos:
Acoustic Guitar Setup Guide: • Acoustic Guitar Setup ...
EVH D-Tuna Setup: • How to set up the EVH ...
Guitar Setup for Los Tunings: • Guitar Setup for Low T...
Fret Buzz... Why? • Where Does Fret Buzz C...
Use the right cleaners: • Use the Right Cleaners...
Vintage Style Tremolo Setup: • How to Set Up Vintage ...
Floyd Rose String Change: • How to change strings ...
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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:11 Comment 1 | Strings for brighter sound
1:03 Comment 2 | Set up bridge saddle last?
2:44 Comment 3 | D-Tuna - push or pull for tuning
3:31 Comment 4 | Multiple nuts for new guitars?
5:06 Comment 5 | Levelling frets, swapping nuts
5:47 Comment 6 | How to clean open pore guitars
6:29 Comment 7 | Block Floyd for D-Tuna?
7:17 Comment 8 | Tremolo setup - intonation messed up
8:45 Comment 9 | Something is rattling
10:01 Comment 10 | Floyd locking block fell out
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[@SafeHandsProductions]

What a lovely sweet, kind gentleman. Please please keep support and maintain this man as a presenter. He is gold dust. The warmth and clarity of his delivery is fantastic and trustworthy. Brilliant

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks so much, I don't even know what to say. :) Not sure about the gold dust thing though. haha! You rock my world, take care of yourself! //Kris

[@1301markus]

I would like to see the full fret leveling.

[@stanislavmigra]

+1

[@PooNinja]

I figured out my intonation issue, I had to use shorter screws on my bridge saddles to bring them back far enough on a few strings. 🤦🏽 the simplest things right😂

[@boomerbassmeme]

Aye, usually the most frustrating things are related to something simple. One of the reasons I love these videos! Kris always reminds us to check the simple things first to find a solution.

[@Waterinmenbenen]

This guy has a great way of conveying his knowledge. Thomann has been one of the best retailers for years and are now killing it with this channel. Awesome stuff!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Thanks so much man! :) Glad to hear you like what you see here. //cheers, Kris

[@metal571]

Definitely fret leveling! This is one of the most important parts of having a fantastic setup, although I imagine most end users don't attempt it since it's fairly involved

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Yeah, it's really easy to mess it up. :) That's why I wasn't sure about including it in this series. But you know what? It might be best to just show it anyways and show the process to everyone. //cheers, Kris

[@tonyantares5196]

Just to say thnx for all your great help.I can promise you my Yamaha acoustic and electric are incredible guitars.I bought an fg170 back in the 1970's and you cannot believe how beautiful it sounds.Carlos Santana promoted Yamaha but please believe me a 70's Yamaha is incredible and again you cannot beat the prices.I promise I have no connection to Yamaha and you do pay silly money.Listen and learn good Luck !

[@miguelbranco94]

I would love to see the full fret leveling!

[@crossmyass]

Moving to a higher gauge set of strings will make a bigger impact than changing the composition of the string metal. Using 10s will have more bass response because the floppier the string is at a given length and pitch, the darker the tone will be.

[@pauldncn1]

Kris thanks for the string suggestions last time made a huge difference dropped a gauge and changed brand Love the series please keep it going

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

That's awesome Paul, thanks a lot! :) Which strings are you using now? //Kris

[@pauldncn1]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses kris I’ve gone from 10 to D’Addario 9 s I decided that I wouldn’t stay at 10 for street cred I’d swap to 9 so I can still play with my arthritis A good move so far ENjoying my mooer ge300 even more as I’m not struggling to play Thank you Mr Barosci sir!!

[@kielmaglaqui9931]

if u have time pls make also how to shield properly a guitar, a lot from youtube but I really liked ur videos all straight to the point and different techniques of continuity from cavity to cavity in shielding as i heard in somebody that they are using thick string for continuity to connect everything shielding effectively is that possible are there any pros and cons? hehe thanks in advance!🙌

[@saarangnarayan123]

I'm just here to see that million-dollar smile.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

I'm smiling as we speak. :D Cheers man! //Kris

[@PooNinja]

Million??? How bad were your teeth before you spent that much? 😧 🤣

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

@@PooNinja I guess I can't go for president with these chaotic teeth, now can I? :D That's alright though. I'd anyhow hate not being allowed to drive my own car ever again. haha //Kris

[@user-bk6lt4rq9d]

nice

[@AvnerRosenstein-ULTRA-LXV]

I have a question for another video: If you already have low action via the Trem...in this case a Floyd Rose....and check your relief by using the method of holding first and last frets for the sixth string, will the amount of relief you see under the string and above the fret change if you have the Trem set high? In other words does Action via the Trem change the amount of relief you will see when checking relief?

[@danielyanez7640]

idk if I'm putting my question in the right place... but, what's the right thing to do if the frets from 12 to 18 (approx) are kinda wasted and buzzing?? (Only in the e, B and G strings)

[@FirstLast-xn8ic]

Les Paul rattles or Chingy sound. Some bridges have a spring all the way across each saddle to hold them in without strings. Mainly Epi models but check for that first.. Its very common. Having your action super low also sounds like Chingy or something lose on a Les Paul.

[@kielmaglaqui9931]

I would like to see full fret job❤️

[@AKAJACE1337]

Hello sir, love your videos! this might not be the best place to ask this question but buying a B stock guitar of 1500€ will it have any DENTS on the paint?

[@g.koch.]

Yes, it could have also scratches, not working properly electrics or finish flaws. But if you're lucky you could get one and wonder why that Item was B-Stock in the first place 😂

[@eclipsekitsune4837]

I'm not sure if this is an issue or not. But on my Chapman ml1 standard modern, I have a issue where there's a lot of feedback when using distortion unless I touch the bridge or jack input. Is there any problem with it?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Yes, that's a grounding issue. Check out this episode to learn about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XRgqeEaL6tqdE //cheers, Kris

[@maxsalasr]

Fret levelling video pleaaaseeee

[@jergusbrecka9154]

Hi! Do you think a wraparound bridge would work on an epiphone nighthawk... It has a string through hardtail bridge (the screw holes for mounting the bridge are in a different position than a strat style hardtail, so that doesn't work I think) on a flat top body but it doesn't intonate very well, so I was thinking of getting a compensated wraparound.

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Hi, that will not work unfortunately. Not only because the holes are on the wrong place for a wraparound (which they are) but also because the neck angle is too flat. You'd have a super high string action with a wraparound bridge on that guitar. The saddles are adjustable on the Nighthawk's bridge, so that shouldn't be a problem to set up right. Intonation is hard to set up if the rest of the guitar's setup is not ideal so you have to start there. Neck relief, then check the nut. Then the bridge adjustment should be doable (string action and intonation). We have episodes covering all of these steps, check out our Guitar Tech Tips playlist. The order is important: first neck, then nut and then the bridge. Good luck! //Kris

[@jergusbrecka9154]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses I see. Thank you so much Kris! This helps a lot

[@jergusbrecka9154]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses The guitar was set up by a tech but he set the action too low for me, so now I can't bend without rubbing my fingers against the fretboard too much. I'll try it your way and see how it goes. Thanks again!

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

@@jergusbrecka9154 Sure thing buddy, good luck! //Kris

[@saarangnarayan123]

Can you give tips regarding managing humidity levels around guitars?

[@PooNinja]

48% in the room!! IMHO

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Great question, let me come back to you in one of the next Q&A episodes. Ahh, and if you want the short version, listen to Poo Ninja's answer. haha //Kris

[@Hell_Inc]

How do I take care of the bridge, saddles tuners and all metal hardware of my guitar After I play it with my sweaty hands? Is the any product for this?

[@ThomannsGuitarsBasses]

Here's an episode for you Breno, check around 3:40 kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6rbZIWil9iKprM //cheers, Kris

[@Hell_Inc]

@@ThomannsGuitarsBasses oh you're the best! thank you :)

[@iromanovsky]

Full fret job please