How to set up a guitar bridge | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep. 3 | Thomann

Setting up the bridge and the saddles is the third and last step of a great guitar setup. In this episode we’re talking about string height, measurements and everything else you need to know.

Here are the first and second steps of a full guitar/bass setup:
1. Neck relief: https://youtu.be/1kEiYJ1kvIM
2. Nut check: https://youtu.be/Z-uxEydowio

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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
0:25 three steps to set up a guitar / bass
0:45 the types of bridges
1:00 basic rules for bridge setups
1:27 are my strings too low?
1:50 string action – some numbers for you
2:38 what if I overdo it?
2:47 what’s up with BASSES?
3:11 how to set up telecasters?
3:25 Epiphone / Gibson setup
3:47 bridge setup on a Floyd Rose?
4:20 let’s hear that Strat
5:16 …cheesyyyyy 🙂

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