Learn Pro Level Guitar Setups

The Precision Electric Guitar Setup Class

This is our rock-solid Guitar Setup Class that has been the benchmark for all our classes. Exclusively offered 1-2 times per year w/ optional add-on classes Acoustic Guitar Setup and/or Nut Filing (on select dates/locations only). Be part of this exclusive workshop & learn the secret of a great playing guitar! Similar to a car needing a tune-up, a series of adjustments can be made for it to perform at its optimum. In this workshop you’ll learn the right way to do it, using your own guitar – and it will work every time!

With your registration and participation at the workshop, we will discuss all things setup related, including top manufacturers’ setup specs and more. Bring your guitar and be ready to learn the art of great guitar setups! The GrooveTech Guitar Tech Kit # GT-GTGTR1 is recommended for this class. The book, “How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro“ is required for this class and is readily available at Long & McQuade (Canada), Chapters/Indigo, or Amazon. *Pre-purchase for “in-person” class may be available (depending on locality). Contact for more details.

Class Overview

• What influences the feel of the guitar
• Why, how & when to adjust the truss rod
• How to adjust your action on any style of guitar, spot-on every time
• The low-action setup
• How to set intonation correctly
• How to set pickup height optimally
• How to set up pickup pole piece height
• Discussions on string gauge, playing style, guitar designs and how they effect your setup
• Top manufacturer’s setup specs & more (included in the book)
• All guitar setup questions answered!
• Any type of electric guitar covered (Floyd Rose bridges, tremolo, hard tail, etc)
• How to slot saddles to match the fretboard radius (nut filing supplement class only)
• Dressing the nut for low action and clean sound (nut filing supplement class only)
• Sign up for the Acoustic Guitar Setup supplement and be unstoppable (***below***)!
  *Class approx. 4 hours in length

What you’ll need for the Electric Guitar Setup Class

• Your guitar, new set of strings
• Pen/pencil & calculator
• Cloth, towel, or rag to set your guitar on (we’ll be using tables)
• Neck rest
• Electronic chromatic tuner/ app
• A crescent wrench/ nut driver for tightening any loose hardware
• *String winder
• *Capo
• *Side cutter/wire cutter
• *Automotive feeler gauge set that measure in .001″ increments
• *6″ Steel ruler that measures in 64ths or “String Action Gauge”
• *Multi-head screwdriver
• *Your guitars’ truss rod wrench & saddle height adjustment wrench 
  **Nut Filing add-on class will require a Nut file set.

Class textbook: “How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro” – https://amzn.to/3KFnXZZ

*Tools marked with an asterisk can be purchased together in the “GrooveTech Tech Kit – Guitar Setup Tool Kit”.

*Note that supplies/tools may be available for purchase in class. Please contact for more information.

***Online Classes such as Zoom Classes and Online Certification Courses please have an 18″ straightedge (that spans the length of the fretboard).***

Recommended tools for the class (Amazon links): 

GrooveTech Tech Kit Guitar Tools (Cru-GTGTR1) – https://amzn.to/3UxlHat

32 Blades Steel Feeler Gauge – https://amzn.to/3zOki7j

18″ long (full fretboard length) straightedge – https://amzn.to/3A0jzj1 – or – https://amzn.to/41h2rBJ

Nut Filing Supplement

In this supplemental class, you’ ll learn how to fine-tune the string height at the nut for optimum performance, feel and tone. Learn methods to counteract poorly cut nut slots and restore the guitar to it’s former glory. *Electric Guitar Setup Class is a prerequisite.

Discussions on string gauge changes and other common troubleshooting. *Nut Files are required for this class.

Approx. 2 hours in length as a supplement class only, following the electric or acoustic setup class.

Acoustic Guitar Setups & Supplement Class

In this supplemental class you will learn how to adjust the relief and string height on acoustic guitars. Discussions on what influences the feel and action on an acoustic guitar, as well as humidity, string gauge, guitar designs and on-board pickup systems.

Top manufacturer’s setup specs & more (included in the book).

Approx. 2 hours in length as a supplement to the electric guitar setup class, or 3-4 hours as a full class.

What you’ll need for the Acoustic Guitar Supplemental Class

• Your guitar, new set of strings
• Pen/pencil & calculator
• Cloth, towel, or rag to set your guitar on (we’ll be using tables)
• Neck rest
• Electronic chromatic tuner/app
• Capo
• Automotive feeler gauge that measures in .001″ increments
• 6″ Steel ruler that measures in 64ths/ “String Action Gauge”
• Your guitars’ truss rod adjustment wrench
• Scissors and/or an X-Acto knife

Class textbook: “How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro” – https://amzn.to/3KFnXZZ

*Note that supplies/tools may be available for purchase in class. Please contact for more information.

***Online Classes such as Zoom Classes and Online Certification Courses please have an 18″ straightedge (that spans the length of the fretboard).***