About Setitupbetter

On this site, I emphasize the understanding of guitar setup in its various elements – how they relate to the guitar geometry, and how the setup elements interact with each other.  I also like to point out various aspects of traditional guitar setup, and particularly, guitar intonation, that could be greatly improved. 

The main emphasis is on nut compensation, because nut compensation is the most highly neglected, and misunderstood, aspect of guitar setup.  Therefore, this information should be of the greatest value to those who wish to improve their or their customers’ guitar intonation and playability.

I believe that interest in nut compensation and better intonation accuracy will be exploding over the next few years, as people become more aware.  It's a good time to jump on board!

The information I present is more about conceptual understanding of the elements of guitar setup and intonation than  execution, that is, doing the physical work. The reason is that full understanding is critical and is in pretty short supply, whereas Luthiers already know how to do the physical work, plus there are plenty of available sources of information on working the tools and materials, including books, videos, and numerous web sites.  Nevertheless, I do plan to add more on execution as time goes on, as well as to add more useful links.

The information provided here contains my own opinions, which, of course, are open to disagreement.  I do not claim to be the final authority on anything, and I would like to think I have an open mind.  Many things concerning setup are agreed upon, while others are a matter of opinion or preference.

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I welcome your comments, whether you agree or disagree, you have additional information to present, or you would just like to say hello.

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