This is cheaper than the other credit card trick. You need the PIN number and a Luthier unfortunately.
@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239
2 жыл бұрын
Haha good one. I was laughing hard
@devarmont87
3 ай бұрын
The best camera work ive ever seen. Excuse me while i go throw up from nausea and take some vertigo meds
@tubbers20
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This worked great. My Squire Telecaster's action was a mile high and now with a minor loosening turn of the truss rod and this adjustment, the guitar is like a different instrument. I love simple solutions. :-)
@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@tubbers20
2 жыл бұрын
@@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239 🙂
@smoggyama
2 жыл бұрын
Hey, That's a good idea. Thanks for getting to the point and not f***in' around.
@NorseLax07
Жыл бұрын
This is a great little set up hack! I have a telecaster I bought used that needs a set up and I will be trying this. I just want to note you should first check that the frets are level and neck relief is set
@brucemillar
Жыл бұрын
Top tip. I have a Squire Tele, similar condition. Was looking for something like this. Great time saver. Thanks heaps, for posting mate! Much appreciated. 👍
@2dazetake
2 жыл бұрын
There's something else you can do to lower the action,cut the nut a little better, stack one piece of masking tape over another, butt up against the nut,do another stack butt up against the first fret, until you get just one piece above the level of the fret,you will feel the ridge of the masking tape with a finger nail once you get it level with the fret and this will be the amount of tape to stack up against the nut,it's usually around 14 pieces of tape,take a small file or coping saw blade and cut the nut slots just down till you start to cut into the tape,remember to cut in a downwards angle towards the headstock, your building a ramp,so the string only sits on the back of the nut slot, the tape will follow the radius of the fretboard,and this will give you the lowest action,you could ever get,you can add an extra piece of tape on your stack just to be safe,if you go to low the string will buzz on the first fret, so be careful.
@oatnoid
2 жыл бұрын
First of all, NOBODY "cuts my nuts" and this whole butt up against the nut, another stack butt stuff. What are you? Some kind of sicko?
@over-there
Жыл бұрын
If you know how. Lowering the strings without causing buzzing on the frets. Credit card still to high, lower again half distance till about 1/16 inch off fret. Push string down at 12th fret, Lower till it makes buzzing noise on fret 15 to 22. Then raise 1/2 turn at a time(both screws 1/2 turn on one string, always turn them the same amount) and recheck so no buzzing. Then pluck string and press at each fret on the string all the way down all frets to make sure it sounds right(no buzzing). Retune. Pluck open string and make sure your in tune, press down at 12th fret and check to see that its the same note and in tune(its just an octave higher). Thats your intonation, if its in tune for open string and when pressing 12th fret your good to go. Adjusting intonation is a different procedure and can be the strings and not the bridge adjustment. When checking fret to string clearance also push string at 15th fret and hold, then push string down over pickup and look at clearance between string and last fret, a credit card gap is about right for me. Try to match the gap on all strings. should be a small gap so string doesnt touch the fret when plucked hard. done.
@380stroker
Жыл бұрын
Wait, wait. Do what now?
@thomvogan3397
Жыл бұрын
No use setting low action if your truss rod isn't adjusted correctly
@Chichesterfrotesque1001
10 ай бұрын
How do you know if your truss rod is adjusted correctly?.
@aako-dd1ly
4 ай бұрын
Did you ever figure it out @@Chichesterfrotesque1001
@johnsallee7824
2 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a tutorial without a ten minute dissertation on "in case you missed the first video" Why wouldn't you have it all on one? Thanks 👍
@hkguitar1984
Жыл бұрын
What about neck relief, shouldn't you check/set that first?
@spiderfan1974
7 ай бұрын
Before and after you do the adjustments.
@hkguitar1984
7 ай бұрын
@@spiderfan1974 100% Agree
@MikeHenrick1
5 ай бұрын
Great news The card also double as a line chopper for your coke 😂
@gibsonfan159
11 ай бұрын
A problem not addressed here (and in a lot of videos) is adjusting string action to a specified measurement then still having fret buzz afterwards. If your frets aren't level then you're wasting your time.
@gibfen1235
4 ай бұрын
Yes even frets is a must but first use this method. I"A" string buzzes simply use your wrench and add 1/2 turin on every string.Stop once none buzz.
@gibsonfan159
4 ай бұрын
@@gibfen1235 that defeats the entire purpose of setting your action to a desired level. Frets have to be leveled before anything. What good is having the A string higher than the others?
@hankramos8663
Жыл бұрын
Cool credit card action hack. The way that works best for me is dropping the saddle very low so that the string is virtually sitting on top the frets then I gradually raise the saddle until every note played on that string stops buzzing.
@christophervincent8420
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you
@reymondgopog426
Жыл бұрын
That's Frudua's technique if I am not mistaken
@2000SkyView
7 ай бұрын
set saddle radius to match neck, important part of any setup.
@gibfen1235
4 ай бұрын
This does that.
@johncunningham4820
2 жыл бұрын
Shitty Guitar ? First , is the Neck Straight . Truss Rod tickling . Second , is the Nut cut properly . That is finicky as it gets . Frets bad ? Dress them up using a Brillo Pad on a Sponge Block , it takes time , but WORKS good . NOW you may want to look at the Action height . And then lastly adjust the intonation .
@rifftipton7709
Жыл бұрын
Neat trick.
@ItsRael108
10 ай бұрын
Wow i was just about to purchase a Squire .. Great tips that i will be trying out .. Well appreciated 👍🏴
@thegrandpencil4374
6 ай бұрын
My advice would be to just wait a little longer and save up for a Mexican Fender instead. They're only a little more money, but they are a LOT better. Trust me. You will happier in the long run.
@ItsRael108
6 ай бұрын
@@thegrandpencil4374 since then I've been gifted a G&L Thanks 🇬🇧🎸
@thegrandpencil4374
6 ай бұрын
@@ItsRael108 Happy to hear that! Congrats!
@tacomaken15
2 жыл бұрын
1. Capo the "first thing " is known as the 1st fret. 2. "To adjust your thing" is called your action....lol.
@jezmez68
2 жыл бұрын
I'm all over adjusting my thing.
@The_Last_Ninja
2 жыл бұрын
My thing is fully adjusted thank you very much…and my action is just fine too! 🤣
@MxRyder19
2 жыл бұрын
@@jezmez68 would you let me play your thing?
@jezmez68
2 жыл бұрын
@@MxRyder19 Depends. Are you bringing beer?
@MxRyder19
2 жыл бұрын
@@jezmez68 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍒🥜
@greghobbs1728
Жыл бұрын
On a squire, first replace the bridge with a quality fender bridge and don’t forget to get the Allen wrench that goes with it for saddle adjustment.
@marcoles2987
Жыл бұрын
that's the frudua trick!!!
@gregorio4646
Жыл бұрын
All of this stuff is tricky. High action never hurt anyone, unless your strings are way too heavy ( or thick). Why not raise the action?
@reymondgopog426
8 ай бұрын
Quick tip. If you don't have a capo, get a pencil or pen, use rubber bands to lock the pencil/pen at your 1st fret.
@feldwebel999
2 жыл бұрын
May also need to lower the nut grooves
@dennissmith224
8 ай бұрын
This does not allow for neck radius , also you ignore neck relief !
@gibfen1235
4 ай бұрын
Assuming frets are basically okay this WORKS fine with neck radius. But you are right in that neck relief first; nut second; string height third; intonation last.
@mcshreknuggets2055
2 ай бұрын
I tried this with my strat and the strings are now way further from the fretboard and tapping is impossible. Help?
@Gibstone1979
7 ай бұрын
You should definitely set the neck relief first. After that, set your action.
@robertojemmi
Жыл бұрын
The action of a guitar is a personal feeling, not a standard value. My fingers must decide it. I got many guitars and the action is different, depending on the tuning i use and which style i play on the single weapon...
@thn91506
Жыл бұрын
I’d change the bridge too
@Peace_4_Y0u
5 ай бұрын
But how much should i back up again to stop fret buzz
@guitartipsandtricksandhack2239
5 ай бұрын
Till it stops. Every guitar is different
@flowtographycg306
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@cdarius2020
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@malcolmedwards296
2 ай бұрын
If blues is what you play that would be low
@380stroker
Жыл бұрын
Take it to a pro quick-style.
@nickfletcher4132
Ай бұрын
All too fast and none informative really. We need to see you do it! And the actual tool you use to adjust is called 'this'!?
@loupascarelli
7 ай бұрын
They are awful guitars.. Have 2 that need help .. I am just too darn disgusted .. No more on line Guitar purchases for me ..
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