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u/TheAlmightyFur · 5 pointsr/Guitar

I came up learning before the internet was big (like pre high speed where video wasn't a super viable option, and content wasn't so much in regular people's hands) and spent a lot of time reading books, articles, and message boards.

Dan Erlewine became my biggest teacher in books and This book was my bible for a while.

I originally started getting into it after getting the third degree by a mom-and-pop shop when I brought a bass in for repair that I didn't buy there, but when my friends in school would see the things I was doing, they'd ask me to work on their stuff too.

Been a while since I've actually had to wrench on anything guitar wise, but I still keep up with some of the new stuff coming out and browse new catalogs when I get them in the mail.

Edit: I also had the first edition of this book and it seemed to be more related to guys who play and are just getting into working on their own stuff.

u/TheSpeckler · 4 pointsr/Luthier

This is one of the most useful books I've come across. Lots of great tips to make your life easier and very easy to read and follow. I use it as a quick reference all the time.

Guitar Player Repair Guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/0879302917/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_VF3fzb9TE2BB0

u/rescuetheembassy · 3 pointsr/Guitar

I don't want to make any enemies here, so don't take this the wrong way CactaurJack, but please don't buy an Ibanez. They are never worth shit resale, they are ugly as sin and I've never liked any that I played.

I would recommend a Mexican Strat. They will be in your price range and you will always be able to resell easily for about $250-$275.

They will sometimes not be set up real well, but that is when you take the time and learn how to do basic setups on your guitar. You can find out a ton of great stuff from books like this, that, or Dan Erlewine's....or sites like Project Guitar and/or Fret Not.

I would say check out some guitars in the used section on guitar center's website...you can find pretty good deals on there. Check your local store, and last resort check local pawn shops, they'll sometimes have something for a good price, but most of the time are fucking jip joints, so be careful.

Used is good because it comes with built in mojo. Give this a shot as well as maybe just using the above resources to re-setup your squire...that may be all it needs and you'll be good to go.

u/electrodan · 3 pointsr/Guitar

http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Player-Repair-Guide-Erlewine/dp/0879302917

Dan Erlewine is one of the all time great guitar technicians and his book is a priceless tome of guitar knowledge.

u/DebtOn · 2 pointsr/Guitar

Dan Erlewine's book comes pretty highly regarded and it recommends against a straight neck in favor of a slight relief. I'm surprised to find this so controversial here.

http://www.amazon.com/Guitar-Player-Repair-Guide-Erlewine/dp/0879302917

u/punkynyan · 2 pointsr/offset

I have a few Squier Stratocasters, and one has the trem 'working', one is blocked, and one is decked with 5 springs pulled tight. I like both the blocked and decked ones, as they stay in tune fairly well.

The block I made from a piece of cedar wood. It was one that you would buy to put in with your clothing to keep moths away. I shaped it with a rotary tool using the specs from this book plus my own measurements... It works well and I left all five of the springs in for mass and jangle.

u/poopeater22 · 2 pointsr/Guitar

One final last recommendation. Don't drop 90$ on a rewire, drop 90$ on an epi valve junior (Tone for days) and learn to wire and setup your own guitar. There are many, many books available for this.

And you'll know your own guitar inside and out plus save $$ - which if you decide to be a fulltime musician will be a much much bigger deal.

u/Amp_Equity · 1 pointr/guitars

No, the saddles won't be even except under very rare circumstances. The saddles are individual adjustments for individual strings, and thus will have different set distances when everything is intonated correctly.

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I hope this doesn't come across as rude, but if you aren't willing to take your guitar to a shop that's 22 miles away to be setup, and you aren't willing to live with the buzz, then you're going to have to learn to do it yourself. There are some great resources online, but intonation can be confusing and it will take some time, some trial and error, and some effort to get down. Basically, each string saddle can be moved vertically (towards/away from the guitar body) to adjust string height, but can also be moved horizontally (closer/further from the neck) in order to change the effective length of the string (between the saddle and the nut at the other end of the neck). The length of the string is directly proportional to its fundamental frequency as it vibrates, so if the string is in tune at one part of the neck, but not at other parts of the neck you can reduce this problem by changing the effective string length (again, distance between the saddle and the nut) by adjusting the saddle towards/away from the neck. It is HIGHLY unlikely that you will have a situation where all of the saddles are lined up at the same distance and each string is also intonated correctly.

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The Guitar Player Repair Guide is a very inexpensive book that thoroughly covers proper guitar setup techniques and I highly recommend getting it if you are hoping to learn this skill on your own. It helped me a TON when I was learning guitar setups and you can usually pick up a copy for less than $10 if you are in the USA.