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New Guitar setup
Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:07 am
Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:07 am
I'm buying a new electric guitar soon. I know I'm a fool for not buying used, but that is a different discussion. Anyway,as part of the purchase, the shop's luthier offers a free full set-up within 30 days of purchase. I don't even know what this service entails. What should I do, bring the guitar home, play it for a few weeks then take it in for a set up? Or, should he set it up before it leaves the shop? What should I look for or ask for?
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Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:21 am to BitBuster
He should set it up, initially, for you to play it. Fix any obvious issues from the factory, leftover material on the frets, tune the thing up to standard pitch, check intonation, etc.
But, a new guitar will settle (depending on wood, neck construction, just a whole range of things) and you'll likely need one or more follow up adjustments after a break-in period. That will depend on how much you play and the storage conditions.
But, a new guitar will settle (depending on wood, neck construction, just a whole range of things) and you'll likely need one or more follow up adjustments after a break-in period. That will depend on how much you play and the storage conditions.
Posted on 4/12/19 at 9:30 am to Ace Midnight
Thanks Ace. So should the initial set up be expected, and the free 30 say set up be the bonus?
Posted on 4/12/19 at 9:50 am to BitBuster
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So should the initial set up be expected, and the free 30 say set up be the bonus?
If you're buying from any reputable shop, I would think so.
Hopefully Fretshack comes along and gives us the real, professional assessment to supplement/correct/replace my completely hackish amateurish take.
This post was edited on 4/12/19 at 9:51 am
Posted on 4/12/19 at 10:12 am to BitBuster
The setup they're offering within 30 days is probably the only set up they do (I'd imagine).
Depending on the guitar it may be worth upgrading the nut to something like TUSQ off the bat and having them do the setup based on the upgraded nut. You could probably find and order the comparable nut model pre-slotted off Amazon and have them put it on in place of the original as an included part of the setup. Plus this may give you a few days while the nut ships to you to see how it plays initially and feel how much different it is after setup.
I'd check with them to make sure this is all okay first though and make sure you get any original hardware back.
Depending on the guitar it may be worth upgrading the nut to something like TUSQ off the bat and having them do the setup based on the upgraded nut. You could probably find and order the comparable nut model pre-slotted off Amazon and have them put it on in place of the original as an included part of the setup. Plus this may give you a few days while the nut ships to you to see how it plays initially and feel how much different it is after setup.
I'd check with them to make sure this is all okay first though and make sure you get any original hardware back.
Posted on 4/12/19 at 10:51 am to InwardJim
Before you or he turn any screws or change any parts, what's the make/model of the guitar?
Posted on 4/12/19 at 11:10 am to TheFretShack
2018 fender strat elite hss
Posted on 4/12/19 at 11:29 am to BitBuster
Those guitars are very consistent unit to unit and the factory spec set-ups are typically very good. If its absolutely factory, untouched, it should need very little if anything. One of the many benefits of a nice hard maple neck trunk.
If you plan to use 10-46 (the most popular string gauge right now and very likely what the guitar shipped with) and if the tech hasn't boogered with it already, the guitar should need no more than a double-check on neck relief (they will sometimes develop excess relief after being under constant string tension) and a double-check on intonation (they are sometimes intonated by sight on the factory lines when they are in a rush to turn units).
If you plan to go with heavier or lighter strings; or if you simply prefer higher action; taking him up on the set-up would be wise. Free is cheaper than what I charge.
If you plan to use 10-46 (the most popular string gauge right now and very likely what the guitar shipped with) and if the tech hasn't boogered with it already, the guitar should need no more than a double-check on neck relief (they will sometimes develop excess relief after being under constant string tension) and a double-check on intonation (they are sometimes intonated by sight on the factory lines when they are in a rush to turn units).
If you plan to go with heavier or lighter strings; or if you simply prefer higher action; taking him up on the set-up would be wise. Free is cheaper than what I charge.
Posted on 4/12/19 at 8:06 pm to BitBuster
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. I know I'm a fool for not buying used
Nope. Its nice to know what you're getting sometimes.
Getting it set up..what do you play? Metal, rock, country..etc?
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