Best book on how to set up a guitar?

holllowbody · #1 10-30-2011, 01:40 AM

I am interested in learning how to set up my basses, guitars etc.

Not interested in performing major repairs, restorations etc.

Is there a book out there that shows in detail how to set up guitars no matter what kind of guitar it is?

I don't want to have to run to a local luthier every time I am in need of a set up.

ajwolfcale · #2 10-30-2011, 01:43 AM

Jerzy drozd put one out that is supposed to be pretty good. I haven't looked at it yet.

tedsalt · #3 10-30-2011, 01:53 AM

Here's a freebie ... ALL BASIC SETUP QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE for bass. not sure about guitars ...

waleross · #4 10-30-2011, 07:30 AM

Books are great but YouTube has many videos to look at .
setting up guitars and basses - YouTube

fhm555 · #5 10-30-2011, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tedsalt

Here's a freebie ... ALL BASIC SETUP QUESTIONS ANSWERED HERE for bass. not sure about guitars ...

This...

Took me two tries with the fender bass setup info from the above link to get the hang of it. I found I needed to run the pups a little lower than recommended, but that's what setup is really all about, making your bass work best for you.

tstone · #6 10-30-2011, 10:14 AM

Many people like this one:

STEWMAC.COM : How To Make Your Electric Guitar Play Great!