Learn Pro Level Guitar Setups

The Precision Electric Guitar Setup Class

This rock-solid class has set the benchmark for all our guitar setup classes. Offered exclusively 1-2 times per year, with optional add-on classes for Acoustic Guitar Setup and Nut Filing (available on select dates and locations). Join this exclusive workshop to uncover the secrets of a great-playing guitar!

Similar to a car needing a tune-up, a series of precise adjustments can optimize your guitar’s performance. In this workshop, you’ll learn the right way to perform these adjustments on your own guitar – and it will work every time!

With your registration and participation, we’ll cover all aspects of guitar setups, including top manufacturers’ setup specifications and more. Bring your guitar and get ready to master the art of professional guitar setups!

See the required supplies below. 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, Amazon, or anywhere else that sells books.

Beginning 2024, Certificates of Achievement will be available for taking our classes. Additionally, we will be coordinating the video recording of our classes so that each registrant will have online access to re-watch the class (currently in development).

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
• How to dial in a 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

Supplies & Tools you’ll need for the Electric Guitar Setup Class

• Your guitar, a new set of strings
• Pen/pencil & calculator
• Guitar Mat, 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(es) 
  **Nut Filing add-on class will require a Nut file set.

Class textbook: “How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro“

*Tools marked with an asterisk can be purchased together in the “GrooveTech Tech Kit – Guitar Setup Tool Kit”. Find it at Long & McQuade or Amazon

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

***Online Classes such as Zoom Classes and 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

Guitar Maintenance & Electronic Repair Fundamentals Supplement

This supplement class ties into the Precision Electric Guitar Setup Class to expand on and discuss setup topics, including acoustic guitar setups, nut filing, and other common maintenance issues. We cover how to troubleshoot and repair electronics, with a thorough lesson in electronic soldering technique.

In the Electronic Repair Modules we will be learning how to properly repair and replace electronic components. This will be a baseline to expand upon and help broaden skills beyond the class into any wiring upgrades the student may wish to do. This is a mixed format class which includes workshop presentation, discussions and hands-on experience. Students are welcome to bring their own solder irons but no tools are required for this supplement. Approx. 4 hours.

Modules include:

• Acoustic guitar setups, nut filing technique, and other common maintenance issues (2 hr workshop w/demonstration and participation)
• Troubleshooting Electronics (30 min demonstration)
• Soldering Technique (30 min workshop w/hands-on)
• Repairing Electronics (1 hr hands-on)

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

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 Setups 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“

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

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