Luthier stuff

[EtherealWidow]

So, I'm sick of paying $80 a pop for a basic setup. I would love to learn how to set up my own guitars, but it can be a bit tough to learn. I'm looking for
- Basic tips of setting up a guitar with an Edge III (Ibanez) floating tremolo
- Videos on how to set up guitars
- Things to avoid

Thanks!

 

[RR]

Check out Dan Erlewine's Guitar Player Magazine Repair books for general set ups.

As for you tremolo, not sure. I can't recall where I read something on how to set up a Floyd Rose, Floyd Rose type. :?

 

[billbarr]

lots of good tips @ Stewart Macdonald. (stew-mac.com)

 

[Mister Joshua]

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=568698

Start there. Fifth post down. You can buy an Edge 3 "Key" by following the link under the pictures to ibanez rules website. And yes the "Key" will make your life so much nicer. Get one.

Peace,
Joshua

 

[thehiredgun]

http://www.ibanezrules.com/tech/setup/index.htm

This is a pretty fantastic guide to doing complete set ups. This goes double for Ibanez/anything with an FR type bridge.

Kenny

 

[fishyfishfish]

Dan Earlywine sells a book called "Make you guitar play great" get that and your almost home. I started off doing guitar repairs for the same reasons about 20 years ago, but at least I was lucky enough to have someone teach me a lot (The same repair guy I was sick of paying, as a matter of fact)
Plus you will be able to set up your guitars the way you like them. Also, hit up You tube, there is a ton of stuff there.
Be patient and good luck;