Project Guitar :: How to setup a solid body guitar

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Basic Lesson's on How to setup a solid body guitar

Introduction and Head Stock Area	Author Brian Calvert
	Introduction and first step in setting up a solid body guitar
Truss Rod and Neck Bow adjustment	Author Brian Calvert
	Second step in setting up a solid body electric guitar
Nut Height check and adjustment	Author Brian Calvert
	Third step in setting up a solid body electric guitar
String Height and Bridge adjustment	Author Brian Calvert
	Fourth step in setting up a solid body electric guitar
Adjusting the intonation of a guitar	Author Brian Calvert
	Fifth step in setting up a solid body electric guitar
Adjusting Pickup Height	Author Brian Calvert
	Sixth step in setting up a solid body electric guitar

Interactive Forum Tutorial and Reference Guide

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Tunomatic setup, drawing :

Topic Starter Joris

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Adjusting a Truss rod:	Author Gene Imbody
	Step by step discussion and directions on adjusting a single action truss rod
Basic Guitar Setup Tips:	Author Larry Vigneault
	Plenty of useful tips on setting up your guitar to perform it's best
Fret Buzz Locating Tool :	Author Dave Schramm
	A tool to solve the mystery of finding the elusive fret buzz
Basic Guitar Set-up 101 :	Author Charles Tauber
	Text only setup guitar for guitars