How to Set Up a StratocasterTim Vincent
In this piece, we'll break down everything you need to know to ensure you've got the right strings on your Stratocaster, Telecaster or any other electric guitar. String Gauges "String gauge" refers to the size of the string, as in how thick, measured in thousandths of an inch. The ga...
The pickup switch is the key to the Stratocaster’s time-honored tonal versatility, because it controls which pickups or which combinations of pickups are on at any given time. Since the Stratocaster is Fender’s sole three-pickup guitar, its pickup switch has an important job to do. It’...
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How to Remove a Fender Inlayed Guitar Nut Most Fender Stratocaster and Telecasters have inlayed nuts. These nuts are glued into a notch or channel that is routed into the fretboard. The Slide Method As will all guitar repairs, there are multiple ways to remove this style of nut, but the...
Wait 24 hours to remove the wedge and repeat the process for the other book-matched set. When the glue is dry, sand the seam smooth on both sets. Step 2: Cut out the body Trace the template onto the 1¾" slab of wood. Use a bandsaw, or jigsaw to cut out the body, staying ...
Wait 24 hours to remove the wedge and repeat the process for the other book-matched set. When the glue is dry, sand the seam smooth on both sets. Step 2: Cut out the body Trace the template onto the 1¾" slab of wood. Use a bandsaw, or jigsaw to...
If you simply want to grab a guitar with a certain set of pickups and immediately start making the music you want, here are some suggestions to get you started: Your music is enriched when dressed up in stunning clean tones. A single-coil-equipped guitar such as a Fender Stratocaster will...
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How To Set Up Your Electric Guitar Part 2: Setting Action Now that the truss rod has been adjusted, click here to proceed to Part 2 where we will measure and adjust the action of your guitar. When you need help, Sweetwater has the answers! Our knowledge base contains over 28,000 expert...