The Precision Electric Guitar Setup Class
This rock-solid class has set the benchmark for all our guitar classes. Offered exclusively 1-2 times per year, with optional add-on classes available on select dates and locations (see below). 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! 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!
The book, “How to Setup Your Guitar Like a Pro“ is required for this class and is available at Long & McQuade (Canada), Chapters/Indigo, Amazon, or anywhere else that sells books.
- 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
- 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 – even Bass!)
- Sign up for the Acoustic Guitar Setup supplement and be unstoppable (***below***)!
*Class approx. 4 hours in length
- A working, functional electric guitar (arrive with strings on your guitar)
- A new set of strings (to restring on to your guitar)
- Pen/pencil & calculator
- Guitar mat, towel, or rag to set your guitar on (we’ll be using tables)
- Neck rest
- Cleaning supplies if desired (polish, cloths, fingerboard conditioner, steel wool, etc.)
- Electronic chromatic tuner/ app
- A crescent wrench/ nut driver for tightening any loose hardware
- *String winder
- *Capo (trigger-style is best)
- *Side cutter/wire cutter
- *6″ Steel ruler that measures in 64ths or a “String Action Gauge”
- *Multi-head screwdriver
- *Your guitars’ truss rod wrench & saddle height adjustment wrench(es)
- Automotive feeler gauge set that measure in .001″ increments (32-blade set will cover every step of precision measurements)
- 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
Review the restringing videos prior to the class
Recommended tools (Amazon links):
Guitar Setup & Electronic Repair Fundamentals Class
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. Students are welcome to bring an acoustic guitar that requires setup or attention.
In the Electronic Repair Modules We cover how to troubleshoot and repair electronics, with a lesson on electronic soldering technique. 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 exercises. Students are welcome to bring projects that require repair to use as demonstrations. No tools are required for this class. Approx. 3 hours.
Modules include:
- Acoustic guitar setups, nut filing technique, and other common maintenance issues (1.5 hr workshop w/demonstration and participation)
- Troubleshooting Electronics (30 min demonstration)
- Soldering Technique (30 min workshop w/hands-on)
- Repairing Electronics (30 min hands-on)
Took this course earlier this year. Was exceptional and I highly recommend it if you’ve been afraid to mess with your truss rod and saddles. Biggest take away for me was removing the fear factor. It’s an art of ‘feel’ not a precision science. Thanks Johnny.
What a great class! Jon did a great job of explaining the process and was hands-on with the entire class. My 35 year old guitar has never sounded better. I have a few guitars and the cost of this class will have paid for itself after going through two of my guitars. Don’t even think about it – just sign-up for the next class!
Took The Precision Electric Guitar Setup Class here in Calgary on March 26. It was an amazing experience with Jon and the rest of the class – PRICELESS. I said to the class I’m tired of paying $100-$200 just to setup my electric guitar, that’s the main reason I took Jon’s course and it all pays off. Jon was so patient and walked me thru the whole process, since I’m a slow learner. All thanks to an awesome teacher Mr. Jon Blackwood.
Looking for an acoustic guitar setup course/class in Vancouver area. Thank you.
Wayne Silver
778-232-8600
I’m interested in your Zoom class(es) on acoustic and electric guitar set-up and would like to know upcoming dates and times (including time zone, as I’m in the Central zone and I might have to do the math to be on time). : )
I am located in Vancouver, WA/Portland, OR and would like to know of any classes available either in person or virtually. I am signed up for the electric guitar set-up class on Sunday 9/15 in Portland, and have been looking forward to this, for some time now. Would like to follow up with acoustic guitar set-up, or others, offered. Please advise?