Learn how to setup your guitar without breaking the bank! In this video Tomo, Erick and Gene showcase 8 essential tools every guitarist needs to perform their own setup, saving you money and taking your guitar playing to the next level.

⚙️ Get to know the must-have tools for the job:

1️⃣ String Action Gauge or Rule: Achieve the perfect string height for your playing style.
2️⃣ Straightedge: Keep your neck straight and prevent fret buzzing.
3️⃣ Truss Rod Wrench: Adjust your neck as needed.
4️⃣ Capo: Zero out your nut height as you are making adjustments to your action.
5️⃣ Understring Radius Gauges: Set your string height to the fretboard radius.
6️⃣ Screwdriver Set: Fine-tune your hardware and pickups for optimal performance.
7️⃣ Gauged Nut Files: Customize your guitar's nut slot depth.
8️⃣ Tuner: Accurately intonate your guitar.

0:00 Measuring your action
4:05 Neck straightness
7:15 Neck adjustment
10:16 Action at the bridge
18:26 Action at the nut
22:42 Setting intonation
28:49 Pickup height

Tools and supplies featured in this video include:

String Action Gauge
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0670

6" Shop Rule
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4905

Precision Straightedges
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3849

2-in-1 Precision + Notched Straightedge
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4013

Truss Rod Wrench Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/6100

Understring Radius Gauges
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0353

Gibson Tune-o-Medic Bridge and Tailpiece Tools
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4618

Guitar Tech Screwdriver Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3000

Gauged Nut Files
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0821

Peterson SC-HD Stroboclip Tuner
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1726

Grover Ultra Capo
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4564-R
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