Is getting a guitar setup general maintenance or only for fixing problems?
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I get an oil change for my car every 6 months or 3,000 miles. Its just part of keeping the car in good working order. Should I get my guitar set up every x amount of time, or x amount of hours played or is it just something that should be done if I am having problems with buzz, or action, or intonation?
If it is just a regular thing I should do, how often should it be done?
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I get an oil change for my car every 6 months or 3,000 miles. Its just part of keeping the car in good working order. Should I get my guitar set up every x amount of time, or x amount of hours played or is it just something that should be done if I am having problems with buzz, or action, or intonation?
If it is just a regular thing I should do, how often should it be done?
guitar maintenance
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– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
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A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
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11 mins ago
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I get an oil change for my car every 6 months or 3,000 miles. Its just part of keeping the car in good working order. Should I get my guitar set up every x amount of time, or x amount of hours played or is it just something that should be done if I am having problems with buzz, or action, or intonation?
If it is just a regular thing I should do, how often should it be done?
guitar maintenance
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b3ko
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I get an oil change for my car every 6 months or 3,000 miles. Its just part of keeping the car in good working order. Should I get my guitar set up every x amount of time, or x amount of hours played or is it just something that should be done if I am having problems with buzz, or action, or intonation?
If it is just a regular thing I should do, how often should it be done?
guitar maintenance
guitar maintenance
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b3ko
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asked 1 hour ago
b3ko
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asked 1 hour ago
b3ko
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asked 1 hour ago
b3ko
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asked 1 hour ago
b3ko
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BTW
– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
1
A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
– Todd Wilcox
11 mins ago
add a comment |Â
BTW
– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
1
A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
– Todd Wilcox
11 mins ago
BTW
– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
BTW
– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
1
1
A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
– Todd Wilcox
11 mins ago
A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
– Todd Wilcox
11 mins ago
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Generally you should get a new guitar setup, or if you buy a second-hand one. And then, unless you notice problems or you decide to change something you should not need to have another setup.
A proper setup will sort intonation, remove any buzzing, set the trem correctly, ensure the neck isn't twisted, check the tension, and a full setup will also check fret wear and replace or file frets as needed (this is typically only needed on well worn fret boards.)
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
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yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
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Generally you should get a new guitar setup, or if you buy a second-hand one. And then, unless you notice problems or you decide to change something you should not need to have another setup.
A proper setup will sort intonation, remove any buzzing, set the trem correctly, ensure the neck isn't twisted, check the tension, and a full setup will also check fret wear and replace or file frets as needed (this is typically only needed on well worn fret boards.)
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
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Generally you should get a new guitar setup, or if you buy a second-hand one. And then, unless you notice problems or you decide to change something you should not need to have another setup.
A proper setup will sort intonation, remove any buzzing, set the trem correctly, ensure the neck isn't twisted, check the tension, and a full setup will also check fret wear and replace or file frets as needed (this is typically only needed on well worn fret boards.)
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
Generally you should get a new guitar setup, or if you buy a second-hand one. And then, unless you notice problems or you decide to change something you should not need to have another setup.
A proper setup will sort intonation, remove any buzzing, set the trem correctly, ensure the neck isn't twisted, check the tension, and a full setup will also check fret wear and replace or file frets as needed (this is typically only needed on well worn fret boards.)
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
Generally you should get a new guitar setup, or if you buy a second-hand one. And then, unless you notice problems or you decide to change something you should not need to have another setup.
A proper setup will sort intonation, remove any buzzing, set the trem correctly, ensure the neck isn't twisted, check the tension, and a full setup will also check fret wear and replace or file frets as needed (this is typically only needed on well worn fret boards.)
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
edited 1 hour ago
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
answered 1 hour ago
Doktor Mayhem♦
30.8k848123
30.8k848123
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
add a comment |Â
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
yes, i meant set up not tuned. i tune (umm....almost) every time i play. i have edited to correct that. thanks.
– b3ko
1 hour ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
Wouldn't you also recommend a setup when changing the gauges of the strings you're using?
– Todd Wilcox
13 mins ago
add a comment |Â
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BTW
– leftaroundabout
1 hour ago
@leftaroundabout ha, thanks. i just threw that in as an example. don't really pay that much attention to the oil changes as we don't drive that much.
– b3ko
57 mins ago
1
A better car analogy to a guitar setup is the front end alignment. You only need to change it when something is wrong, it doesn't hurt to check it to verify it's correct, it's almost impossible for it to every be perfect, so when you get one that is super close to perfect, it makes a huge difference and you want it to never change again - and inevitably it does and you always remember that time you had the perfect alignment/setup.
– Todd Wilcox
11 mins ago