https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:59:45 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61958 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 19:03:28 +0000 Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61958 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61955 Mon, 07 Jun 2004 18:03:53 +0000
Lawdude]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance lawdude https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61955 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61925 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 23:58:48 +0000
Forget about replacing the nut if your guitar comes with the Buzz Feiten tuning system.]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-61925 https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-2578 Sun, 06 Jun 2004 22:24:22 +0000
I guess my question is, within the range of normal action for an acoustic, what is the optimal number or measurement for a beginner? Do I have to specify a certain measurement to the repair person? Or will he or she simiply know, "oh, this newbie needs the guitar set up for a beginner." Is there some "classic" setup for a beginner?

If your reply is along the lines of, "well, what sound do you prefer?", I'm sadly afraid that your help will be lost on me, since I'm such a total beginner, my answer would likely be "the sound of a halfway competent guitarist."

Lastly, what else should I ask for during an initial setup, if anything? Some people suggest having plastic replaced with bone or ebony, etc. Any thoughts on those issues would be greatly appreciated. What would the initial setup generally cost in U.S. dollars (no offense to my U.K. friends; I'm being lazy and don't feel like converting in my head)? Please make your replies on the level of a firstgrader, because I can barely comprehend much on a technical level. :D

Many thanks,
Lawdude]]> Guitar Repair and Maintenance lawdude https://guitarnoise.forum/guitar-repair-and-maintenance/acoustic-setup-and-action/#post-2578