Getting your electric guitar setup regularly can keep your guitar playing like new while preventing costly repairs in the future. Generally, you should get your guitar setup at least once a year, but there are also some warning signs that can let you know if your guitar needs a setup.
Signs That Your Guitar Needs a Setup
While some of the warning signs are fairly obvious, there are more subtle things you can check for to see if your guitar should be brought in for a professional setup including:
- Notes correlating with certain areas of the fretboard are:
- Producing an unusual buzzing, distorted sound
- Not playing at all
- The space between the strings and the fretboard, also known as action, is too high or low
- Your guitar quickly goes out of tune
- Same-string octaves are out of tune (i.e. open E and the 12th fret on that string)
Guitar Setup Experts
A proper guitar setup is an intricate process, requiring someone with experience and an in-depth understanding of the instrument. At Jimmy Osborne Music, our professional guitar techs can setup your guitar correctly and efficiently. Contact us today to schedule a guitar setup and your axe will sound like the first time you plugged it into your amp in no time!
