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How to set up a guitar bridge | Guitar Tech Tips | Thomann

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How to set up a guitar bridge | Guitar Tech Tips | Thomann

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Setting up the bridge and the saddles is the third and last step of a great guitar setup. In this episode we're talking about string height, measurements and everything else you need to know.

Here are the first and second steps of a full guitar/bass setup:
1. Neck relief: youtu.be/1kEiYJ1kvIM
2. Nut check: youtu.be/Z-uxEydowio

Gear used: tho.mn/6hnh1
We use Triad-Orbit stands for our cameras, lights and mics: tho.mn/triad
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: tho.mn/xuad

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 three steps to set up a guitar / bass
0:45 the types of bridges
1:00 basic rules for bridge setups
1:27 are my strings too low?
1:50 string action - some numbers for you
2:38 what if I overdo it?
2:47 what's up with BASSES?
3:11 how to set up telecasters?
3:25 Epiphone / Gibson setup
3:47 bridge setup on a Floyd Rose?
4:20 let's hear that Strat
5:16 ...cheesyyyyy :)

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Thomann's Guitars & Basses published this 5:18 video tutorial on May 29, 2020. It has been watched 433,666 times on YouTube.

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