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Really good clear explanation of process in setting up a Gretsch. Helped me when setting up my new (to me) G5420T. Thanks.

I have a few classic vibes and the Jazz gold edition. It's pretty impressive and compares really well to some of the MIM Fenders I have and beats some of the Player Series.

Bought them once, replaced them in a week. It was an awful feeling to play and the sound wasn't really good.. Like they were already old and worn, straight out of the box.. And they are not cheap.. So, I would not recommend them... Elixir is the way to go 👍

Best to block the trem if not using it works great

Mine does the same exact thing. It’s a non issue. Play the guitar and enjoy it.

This looks very good. I'll have to recheck my Strat with your process. How do I adjust the trem float on the '83 Dan Smith era? That's the one with the Free Flyte Tremolo. 00

I have recenly purchased a Epiphone LP Jr. Same issue as you explain. I have done machinng work and worked with chrome plating some. I Am thinking the bridges and studs are made under size. The chrome plating is applied by dipping into a liquid. The process is not precise so i assume parts were made way under size so they will go together. They should have made the srcew ajustable. Lot of pressure pulling the bridge around. Saw vidio where a guy used e clips, i got some that are stainless so looks like the chome. Plan to install on string change.

You should do a update this vid

I've had similar issues with the bridge on my SG Jr. It's interesting, that while the bridge was leaning a little, that my intonations were nearly perfect. I tried installing some locking posts, the lean was corrected, but the intonation was flat and I couldn't move the bridge any further forward, as was needed to correct the intonations. Now I am using locking posts and an intonatable bridge from Faber. It's never looked or sounded better.

This is one of the best explainer videos on guitar setup that I've seen. Thank you!

This guitar does not have the pitched neck and the arched top that the regular Les Paul Sandards have got, yes ?

Let’s go! You made me excited to get to work. Thank you for your guidance.

Music City Bridge locking studs!

Since trying to learn guitar again over the last few months, getting my old Gibson acoustic fixed and buying a super cheapy to practice with, learning to set up, I now know what is meant by "intonation." Thank you, Hogan!

Sound the same to me..

Guitar setups at guitar center really expensive

My Junior is the same way. It's a Gibson trait unfortunately. It's kinda sad that my $450 Danelectro 59 nos+ bridge is as solid as it gets...

Thanks. But what to do if some strings choke when bending?

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A roller saddle bridge helps keep it in tune as does changing the machines for Wilkinson WJ45 types that should fit the hole spacings.

What a great video. Thx

Thanks for a great explanation of how to set-up the g5427tg. I saw you adjust the pickup height using the screws on the sides of the pickups, but the page you suggested we download from Gretsch under "Pickup Height" states that "...Filtertron and Dynasonic pickups are mounted directly to the guitar's top and are not adjustable." I am not sure how to reconcile what I saw you do when adjusting the pickup height with what Gretsch recommends. Are these not Filtertron pickups in the g5427TG? I know it has been a while since you made this video but I would appreciate it if you are anyone else can answer the question about pickup height adjustment. Thanks

Would help if they had told us before I superglued the damn button to the countersunk screw after it kept loosening and falling offf !!! 😮 & No way it fits in the case with a strap locked (unless the strap is Spaghetti ! Now the screw is ripping the wood .. complete mess ☹️

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I noticed this the other day on my Junior.

What if your bridge saddles are too high or low from the get go doesnt that effect the truss adjustment?

You can buy a tonepros wraparound bridge ! It looks the same as the original. They intonate even better, but most important of all to you: They have locking studs. If you dont know what these are theres a vid on youtube explaining how they work -> ( how to install mcb locking studs). Basically you can tighten the posts in such a way, that the bridge is clamped, so theres no play and it cant tilt.

I have the 40th gold P-bass and Jazz bass. Love them

Excellent step by step bravo I will setup my fenders now

Thanks for this, i changed the strings, adjusted the truss rod, cleaned the fingerboard etc all today. Question around the bridge, when i tried adjusting the wheel, it just lowered away from the bridge rather than lowering the bridge? I used an allen key instead on the top of the bridge and i think that has lowered it. mine is a 5655tg so may be slightly different?

Hi Hogan,,, does your daughter still have her V7??? Was it the better choice over the player Plus? Im trying to decide which to buy.. cheers

Fender custom shop is the real mass production strat with quality you expect. Unfortunately they’re. A lot of money, got mine 20 years ago, best strat I ever touched (including a 1960) Even that requires a good set up. You need to cut the nut slots wide enough so the strings don’t pinch at the nut.

Hello my friend, did you measured the nut width on both? It seem that the Korean have a wider nut!

I own a few different models (like a Telecaster and a Les Paul). Lately, I’ve been running into a strange issue with my Fender Stratocaster (with a floating tremolo). The tuning tends to shift slightly sharp or flat depending on how I’m holding the guitar or if I apply pressure to the neck or body. This seems to only be happening with my Strat, and I’m struggling to figure out why. A few details about my setup: The neck relief is currently set at 0.007 inches. The action on the low E string is around 2mm. Since I’m still getting the hang of things, I’m not sure if this is something common with Strats or if it’s more related to an issue in my setup. Has anyone else come across this? Any tips or suggestions on how to resolve it would be awesome!

I've just got a 6128-57 in Cadillac green, also with gold plated hardware. It's my third made in Japan model (along with three Electromatics), and it's beautiful. I did try to resist it (I mean, who needs that many Gretsches? I'm not Randy Bachman), but the look of that green, with the slight sparkle to it, and the sound of the Dynasonic pickups, i really couldn't resist it. The nut has taken a while to free up - there were a few pings from that end which put the thing out of tune when I used the Bigsby for a few weeks, but it seems to have settled in now. The Synchrosonic (or Melita) bridge felt fine to me straight away, but the base isn't pinned so it has a tendency to slide around a bit. Im going to have to use some double-sided tape under there, I think!

how much should it float? how sharp should it go when you go up? I just adjusted it a bit, when swapping string gauge, but I think I might have floated it a bit too little right now. I don't think it goes sharp enough when going up, so I'm going to adjust it again, which means I'd have to check the string height and intonate it again i suppose!

Thanks for this tip. I was all psyched to get some cheap ones (I don't need it to say Fender) and may still do so, but now I know what to watch out for.

Amazing

Does it stay in tune when you bend the G string or does It go flat?

Hey man, does your daughter still play the Sire, do you have any other negatives on it now? I was surprised it had average fret ends, were they rolled? I think now they say they are. thanks

This was a great video with excellent straightforward explaination. Thank You Sir.

$230 retail. GC had Sonic blue floor model and it was on sale for $150 for the 4th July sale. The middle lock broke off and GC dropped it to $100 flat. It fits my Sonic Blue Mustang a little tight but it works great

I see on the link there’s a Fret Leveler and a Fretboard Leveler. They look identical. One is $5 more. Which one to get?

Tighten the Springs until the pad falls out on its own

I just bought a Harley Benton CST-24 with the DLX GTB wraparound bridge. MAYBE a couple of .001's tilt, needs a little clearance. I worried about the intonation when I first got it. Had to adjust the low E side a little but it's spot on.

Great video..I too hate the 5 position switch..

all reviews have same issue, it sucks because they are beautiful cases hope they revamp them

Or you can rub the internal part of the rubber qith some silicone spray or other greasy lubricant do stop friction between the strap and rubber stopper, that can work as well

Me too i love 1/3/5, i use 2 and 4 just when i record funky for a background riff

Just bought my 1st strat and watched this video. So informative and easy to understand. Thank you for sharing this information. Time to set up my strat the right way 👍