Fender Stratocaster: Electric Guitar Setup : Truss Rod: Fender Stratocaster Setup
Learn how to adjust the truss rod to setup a fender stratocaster electric guitar in this diy guitar tech video.
Expert: The Ferret
Bio: The Ferret has been a guitar repair professional for over five
years, & has played Guitar professionally for over 30 years. His expertise extends into bass guitars & other string instruments.
Filmmaker: Todd Sapio
Duration : 0:1:17
Hard to say, it’s a …
Hard to say, it’s a great guitar but a real fender can come pricy, might wanna get something cheaper like a Squier, the only difference between a Fender and a Squier is that the Squier is produced in mexico where the labor is cheaper, but you won’t get the same amount of quality but it’s a great beginner’s guitar if you haven’t got alot of funds to work with.
It’s really all …
It’s really all about the pickups and amp, really. You can play death metal on a stratocaster if you want as long as you got pickups designed for it.
completely with you …
completely with you +1
its in the neck…. …
its in the neck…. or maybe yo just bought a imitation guitar..hm
its more of a …
its more of a bluesy guitar…it can be used for rock or metal….i would suggest a les paul or SG for rock and metal though
pretty much yea, …
pretty much yea, but not really 4 metal, like u can but its not dat suitable, its more of rock, classic rock and blues
any guitar is a …
any guitar is a good guitar for a beginner. you just have to be willing to buy it. and yes this is a good guitar for all types of music it mainly depends on the type of amp and effects you use that determines how the guitar sounds. but this guitar can pretty much do all styles.
if it’s a newer …
if it’s a newer style then the trussrod hole is usually under the nut,at the headstock. Find the right size wrench. You say there’s nothing in there but there has to be! peak in there with a flashlight and u should see the TR nut. Maybe the nut is missing?
i just bought a …
i just bought a starcaster yesterday, a cheaper version of this pretty much. Its single coiled so i wouldn’t recommend it for metal but you can rock out all day with it.
is this a good …
is this a good guitar for a begginer? and is it a good guitar for rock and metal?
I have a fender …
I have a fender stratocaster, but I cant find the truss rod… I have that hole on the top of the neck, but there is nothing in there.
What can i do? please help
What is the right …
What is the right follow up? New strings, neck adjustment and then intonation check?
sory but this just …
sory but this just freaks me out! dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days nw uv startd readn this dnt stp this is so scary snd ths ovr 2 5 vids
why does mine creak …
why does mine creak so much?
sory but this just …
sory but this just freaks me out! dnt read this(cuz it really wrks). u will gt kissd on the nearest frieday by the love of ur life. 2mara wll b the bst day of ur life hwever if you dnt post ths comment 2 at least 3 vids u will die withn 2 days nw uv startd readn this dnt stp this is so scary snd ths ovr 2 5 vids
Continue your …
Continue your search my guitar playing friends. There are better lessons & knowledge out there to be learned,…(Not him)
From the angle …
From the angle shown in this video clockwise will tighten the rod and lessen the bow or relief. For an adjuster on the other end of neck , same is true looking at the butt end of the neck. Clock wise tightens.
when you talk about …
when you talk about loosening or tightening a bolt, (truss rod)… you need to descibe it counter clockwise or clockwise. Saying right or left makes no sence.
someone needs a …
someone needs a good haircut
Well you are right …
Well you are right about a non exact science but non adjustment is a most dangerous option. The relief spec has nothing to do with opinions .010″ to .012″ at 8 or 9th fret is correct for a classic Fender neck. Always maintaining ~ .010″ relief is exact enough that you CAN’T GO WRONG. Example: You buy a guitar that is playing correct with .010′s (strings) and you switch to 008′s & don’t adjust. In a few months you will have a neck back bowed that even a luthier might not be able to fix.
No offence taken …
No offence taken and you are entitled to your opinion, but the nature of wood dictates that this is a NON exact science.
DeadOriginal, You …
DeadOriginal, You are dead wrong: No offense
_ THIS IS NEARLY PERFECT ADVICE ! It is a succinct explanation of exactly what NEEDS to be done when string gauges are changed. Re check once a month for 010″ to 012″ of an inch relief (Fender & Gibson factory specification). A business card? Well close enough I guess. You will likely need to do a tweak about twice per year due to seasonal humidity. NOT adjusting when needed is what can cause permanent damage . Only 1/6 to 1/4 turn at a time.
THIS IS REALLY BAD …
THIS IS REALLY BAD ADVICE.
Loosen the truss rod and the neck can bow, flex and twist like a snake.
i have a fake …
i have a fake fender and i wanna fix it,,coz some fret has buzz and the fret action is too high and my fingertips hurts when im playing fast licks.. please teach me how to fix my guitar,, even though it’s a fake one ..i loved it for 3 years and we’ve been together through a lot of concerts..please help me
If you’re in the …
If you’re in the U.S., take your guitar to Guitar Center on the weekend. The tech–some old guy who is a guitar wizard–set up my American Deluxe Strat for $40 (he charges $100 at his own shop… which is why I specifically mentioned Guitar Center.)