Who notice his face at thumbnail and in the video totally different 😂

@VishalKar

4 жыл бұрын

No Beard :P

@azammh9274

4 жыл бұрын

Me

@FaizFezzFingerstyle

4 жыл бұрын

@@azammh9274 Oii 😂🤣

@azammh9274

4 жыл бұрын

Faiz Fezz Fingerstyle wahahahahahaha gila

@jessegeoffblignaut5756

3 жыл бұрын

Bro this guy looks like my teacher 😂😂 I got confused

3:15 - you're welcome :)

Big help. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. After a bit of tinkering I’ve got my old guitar sounding great and easier to play than ever.

The truss rod is not intended to adjust the action, but to compensate the pull of the strings to keep the neck straight. If the neck is curved upwards too strong, adjusting it down will lower the action as a side effect though. That means you should adjust the neck curvature first, then adjust the action starting from that point if necessary.

@ramspencer5492

5 жыл бұрын

When your guitar has already been set up and over time gets harder to play because of string tension, adjusting it lowers your action. The truss rod isn't meant to make up for a nut or a saddle that isn't set up properly. But it totally affects the action. It's part of the "Trinity".

@jameswilliford5478

2 жыл бұрын

That's why he said they would check to see if the neck was straight...it doesn't need to be adjusted if the neck is straight unless your a player that prefers just a little neck relief.

@omarflores323

Жыл бұрын

May be this answers my question. Why would should I have to shave the bridge or but if it was fine before? Right? I mean, I live in south texas and humidity it’s crazy high.

@bobby9642

6 ай бұрын

But i just bought new guitar , the action really high , more pain to play and hard to bend .i hv been playin before and i know what low action looks like .i donnt know , fx370 yamaha really high action for me

1:58 LOL - It can be especially important when playing backwards??? OH! Bar Chords!!!

@SzmeltaRecords

7 жыл бұрын

oooohhhh bar chords .thx mate. i tought he was talking about holding your guitar upsidedown. fo real xd

@kevin_lee_music

6 жыл бұрын

I thought he meant playing the way I play lol I play left-handed but with the strings right-handed, so it's "backwards" or "upside-down"

@williammccubbin2083

6 жыл бұрын

Szmelta Records Q

@frosty8655

6 жыл бұрын

Rabea ?

@ZerefDAce123

6 жыл бұрын

@@kevin_lee_music how the hell do you even play like that lol for how long are you playing?

Thanks! I've playing guitar over 50 years. You give good info. Play on Brother! Davey

Great video. I feel like my guitar has changed over time and will definitely get it checked out. Subscribed.

Excellent video! Very informative. Thank you.

It’s not that risky to shave your *saddle* (you accidentally referred to it as the bridge) assuming you have one that is slotted. for instance, my guitar has a slot in which a saddle is inserted, and these saddles can be interchanged. Therefor, it isn’t “ruining your guitar” by accidentally cutting too deep into a saddle. Just swap it out for another :)

@deresolute1061

5 жыл бұрын

S13 Chase Agree. Sand the bottom bit by bit on a flat surface until you find your desired action. One of the first things I did when I first started learning to play.

@adrianwarren9137

5 жыл бұрын

Put some shaving cream on it good for shaving bridge

@dwatts64

5 жыл бұрын

Also, if you have a nice snug saddle (like my fender's which is so tight in I have to break out pliers to get it) if you go too far with the shaving you can shim it a bit to correct it. It's not a great option and I'd rather not have to, but it works in a pinch.

@curtisfranklin6830

3 жыл бұрын

100 percent man. I use the belt sander, but i mark first where i want to take it. And careful guys. only sand the bottom of the bridge saddle. Not the top where the strings ride. lol. And just go slow. But like some one else said if ya go to far you can put a shim under. I did that one time and then cut a shim from a cereal box. Easy

@joshualinklater4073

Жыл бұрын

Can you still play with it if the saddle leans forward? Will it effect anything?

Thank you, nice explanation. Just what I needed.

Really helpful and patient explanation, thank you!

Very helpful. Thanks. Glad I found ur site.

DUDE, thank you so much for being so generous with your knowledge! I have been a violinist all my life, but have come to play a little guitar. This helps tremendously.

@louieo.blevinsmusic4197

2 жыл бұрын

Fiddle* 😉

@jonobester5817

2 жыл бұрын

@@louieo.blevinsmusic4197 What's the difference between a violin and a fiddle? It's a fiddle when you buy it, and a violin when you sell it. 🙂

Great video. Awesome information! Thanks

THANK YOU!! I needed to hear this!!!!! Gonna take my guitar in asap!!

I just bought a new guitar. Had a guitar before which felt really soft. And with this one in had no idea of what's causing the hardness and I didn't know how to tell that guy from whom i bought what my problem was. Now I've got some knowledge because of you. Thanks mate you helped a lot.

Very thorough answer. Well done.

Very helpful! Thank you!

Excellent advice .. Thanks mate

Very nice video. You explained very well and you have a warm voice. Very professional.

A tip or two (or more!)- Use a string height gauge to measure your action at the 12th fret. Two to three millimeters is where most people like it. Adjust your truss rod first, then recheck the action. You can use the strings as a straight edge. Press the strings down at the fret where the neck meets the body. Press the strings (individually, of course) Down on the first fret.Then make sure there is the slightest amount of bowing up in your neck, but not back bow, or hump, as some call it. To check nut height, press the strings down at the second fret. There should be a slight gap between the strings and the first fret. If there's a big gap, you may want to lower the nut by sanding it on the bottom. Most action height adjustment is done by sanding the bottom of the saddle. Buy a spare saddle in case you sand down that saddle too far and end up with fret buzz. They're not expensive. I'd recommend a bone or tusq saddle if your guitar has a plastic one. The harder saddles will generally improve sustain. Don't be afraid to mess with your guitar to get it to play the way you like. The only thing you can truly screw up is if you try to turn a frozen or bottomed truss rod. If the truss rod doesn't move fairly easily, take it to a guitar tech or luthier and let them do it. One final thing-An over humidified or wet top will bow up and give you a high action. Conversely, a dry top will shrink and produce a low action. Keep your guitar stored at 45-55% relative humidity. Cheers, Mark, and thanks for the video!

@justincarroll1313

3 жыл бұрын

When measuring the string above the fret in millimeters, should I measure from the metal 12th fret to the string, or from the space between the 11th and 12th metal frets? Sorry, I'm just starting out learning guitar haha.

Thanks a lot man, it was really helpful 👌

Good information. Thanks for this.

In my experience its extremely important to adjust the truss rod to its correct position before any saddle work, assuming that is already taken care of.

Awesome vid bro.

I took my guitar to the luthier and politely requested "Sir, could you please sit my guitar up?" He grabbed it and put it on the table straight up.

@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

That wretched kiwi accent lol

@corgispotter

3 жыл бұрын

@@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel it sounds great! Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

Very helpful. Thanks.

Thanks man, appreciate the info

I'm currently shopping for a new guitar, and when I heard the term "Action", I was like what the hell is that? Anyway, I came across this video and found it to be very informative and just what I needed. Thank you, @Mark The Guitar Guy

Great advice!

this video was great, thanks

Just subscribed. This was really helpful.

Thanks mate, lowered my guitar action using your vid!

Best $85 I ever spent! New strings, saddle height, truss rod adjustment. And this was on a new guitar.

Ok, I will take my Maton to a guitar tech tomorrow. Thanks for the advice! Appreciate it!

Awesome video

Man, I just like listening to this guy.

Great information, thank you.

@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

This is such a big issue for guitarists!! Cheers.

Great video . . . I was looking for this?

Great vid thank you

Hey I'm an old man whose tried all the various methods for adjusting the action... none of them really produced optimum results. A long time I found what worked best. After making sure the guitar is trussed where I want it, I go string-by-string, lowering each until I get a faint fret buzz. Back it off one-bump and it's perfect --- for me.

4:34 into the video, you still haven't shown WHERE to measure. The distance varies, right? But you've gone off into HOW to adjust the action, which wasn't the question.

@MtnLiner

5 жыл бұрын

Low E string. (the fatest one) from the top of the twelfth fret to the bottom of the string.

As a beginner this video answered so many questions. I have a cheap guitar they don't even make anymore and its not the worst guitar, i feel like my technique is why it doesn't sound as good as id like it too but besides that i can tell i definitely have high action. The high E string always sounded bad to me and upon closer inspection, its much closer to the board compared to the rest of the strings and the action further down the board is almost 1cm. I will check with a professional, thank you!

excellent video

Very informative and helpful video

thank you so much!

Thanks bruv it really helped

I just got my first guitar and have so many questions - This helped so much... Thank you for the videos - Take care and GOD Bless brother

@ronalddump5004

5 жыл бұрын

there is NO GOD brother

@nextbigthing2917

4 жыл бұрын

Ronald Dump typical atheist

Nice vids Sir Mark... and Yes! the Correct Action on a Guitar can totally Change how One feels about the Instrument... Great Action usually Equals Great Playing overall. :) Peace

great vid. I've learned that one way to check is to lay a .25 cent coin on the # 12 fret. The low E string should just touch the coin. Same with the high E.Take the guitar to guitar lutier and have it adjusted accordingly. I would'nt recommend you doing it yourself like Mark said.

Thanks alot man😊👍👍

I liked the point where you mentioned that not even paying huge amount can get you an optimised action guitar. That can help me buying a cheap one and get it adjusted, if required.

@sotirzvanidjubre4109

Жыл бұрын

Most cheap manufacturers wont bother making a guitar and have quality control good enough to provide an instrument that can have a very low action. Some are just made wrong.

My action is set pretty high. 3 reasons. 1 heavy Hand and to low doesnt feel right hate it. 2 play slide, and 3 the main reason keeps random assholes from playing my guitar.

@Sheera945

5 жыл бұрын

Kroekadoke set higher action so your friends dont play your guitar #lifehacked

@inv8890

5 жыл бұрын

Hey. How much is it?? And slides are comfortable upto what height? Mine is 3.9mm and my fingers hurt. Please reply. Thank s

@kroekadoke8212

5 жыл бұрын

I have my action set at 4 mm. I use 13/56 gauge elixer phosphorus bronze strings. It takes some getting used to buuut the phosphorus bronze feel real good sound good. I was using polywebs and they feel tad more stiff. Ull just have to get through the pain. I played till my fingers bled and i just kept playin through it. When ur finger tips hurt dip them in rubbing alcohol. Works wonders. Learned that from an article i read advice from Eric Clapton! Cheers and keep on keep’n on!!

@kroekadoke8212

5 жыл бұрын

And i use a rock slide medium glass. Got it from sweetwater. Get one they are awesome

@curtisfranklin6830

3 жыл бұрын

I suppose im lucky. I have yet met someone who can play my guitars as i am a lefty. I despise the high action on my guitars and yes, I wouldnt even try to play yours as you are likely a righty.

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Wow, that guitar is so pretty! Great video as well!

@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

The Maton is a winner... Aussie made awesomeness

Thanks bro ✌

Thanks mate good stuff Dave from Geelong

Hey man! I have got to thank you! Very informative! My saddle had cracked and i had to replace it... That's where your video was helpful. Helped me understand the concepts better

Thanks for this. Subbed

this makes so much sense I always had problems because I always felt like I couldn't bring the string down enough to get the proper sound and it would hurt my fingers so much more than it should have that's why I had given up this information should be shared more

@ebraheemnawaiseh4255

2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% gave up 3yr ago just picked up again for 2 months on highest action… my fingers are steel and still hurt. CANT WAIT TO CHANGE MY ACTION

Oh I got it ...thanks man

Best explanation I've seen thank you for uploading this video

I keep it around 2 inches. Just as you. Works great.

You missed one other reason for high action on a guitar. It may have shims underneath the saddle. This is very likely if the guitar is brand new from a store. I bought a new guitar from a store that says they set up guitars before they sell them. When I got the guitar I thought the action seemed a bit high. After playing it for a while I decided to check. I loosened the strings so I could move them out of the way. As soon as I removed the saddle I found there were two shims underneath it. I removed both and that improved the action. The guitar may still need other adjustments but it was already much more playable.

Great video Mark. I’m only a learner and Id had the action lowered, I have my high strings sounding real tinny lately so Ill take your advice and take it back for a review. Cheers

@teawapunihadfield5775

4 жыл бұрын

You might need to adjust the trust rod on your guitar neck or have a look in the sound hole to see if its straight if it has curved bump in the beginning of the guitar neck take it back to your local music store

Thank yOU

The truss rod is used to set the neck relief, which is a related but separate matter from "action" or string height. Although neck relief affects action/string height, but it's important to address neck relief before turning to the issue of action/string height, IMO.

Thank you for this video. The action on my guitar is fine at the nut but gradually gets higher as it approaches the saddle/bridge. It makes those frets at the bridge end really hard for me to play. I wasn't sure if I should take it to a guitar shop to have it worked on or not, but now I'm sure that's what needs to happen. Thanks again.

Nicely and honestly done. Excellent video. 👌🏻👍🏻🤗

Great video! Really helpful. Is there a difference in the things to look out for in the set up of an Acoustic VS. Electric guitar? Do these apply to bass guitar as well? (I'm thinking of learning bass as well) Many thanks!

I find most adjustments that most guitar players can do is on electric guitars such as the, truss rod, bridge, intonation... With the acoustic, you should buy one that is already setup and then you only may need to adjust the truss rod. Otherwise if you consider buying an acoustic that has high action, don't do it, make sure it is right and the action is where you want it before buying.

Teaches / plays guitar and works out 💪!! Hard combination to find on KZread 😂👏🤟

Some Indian brands have screws on either side of the saddle that makes it very easy to adjust the action yourself.

Great video and explanation. Like your warm and welcoming attitude as well. Subscribed :P

Infotainment🙌🙌

Great!

Great video, well communicated

Hey Mark, thanks for the vid it's always inspiring to listen to someone so passionate about guitars👍 I have a Maton SRS 60c and the action is 3mm at the 12th frett and I find it a bit high, what would be a good height for a Maton?? Also what string size would you recommend I'm currently using 13's. Cheers Al from sunny NZ

Good video, especially as one doesn't necessary think the set-up is to blame!

Thank you for the video, good help to understanding what im dealing with. I do have a question that is : What is the Average range for the action on a classical guitar with nylon strings ?

your accent is soooooo awesome bro!

Thanks guitar guy!

@MarkTheGuitarGuyChannel

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure mate

Hey! Being able to find your channel is a big relief even before asking. I need to find out how much and how far can the truss rod be tightened on my brand new Yamaha F310 which I bought online and isn't set up. I find really high action around 9th and 12th frets and I need to bring that down so that playing becomes more enjoyable. Thanks in advance 👍🏼

Love it, no q&a here but 👌

I had a really shitty action on one of my acoustics right after I bought it ( 6 mo. later ). Taking the bridge guide out and sanding the bottom not the string guides made a world of difference. Pain in the ass as you want to go slow as it's not easily reversible !!

PS enjoyed your tips,subscribed 👍✌️

I was having the same problem, great video though.. thank you.. i thought my guitar will never be payable again.. now i have some relief.. thanx bro

I've been playing the guitar for 40 + years, my brother bought a fender acoustic second hand the neck was bowed and the string action was terrible the truss rod was loose I gave it 1 1/4 turns of the truss rod to straiten the neck and it plays good now. But if you are a new player take it to a pro for a setup, one problem is that a lot of guitars are made in China which is hot and humid country and they dry out the truss rod loosens etc. and also manufacturers leave the action a little high so you can adjust to your own preference.

My first guitar was a used one as a gift. I learned on it the hard way because it had very high action and hurt very much to play it in the beginning. I recently bought a better used acoustic with lower action and find it difficult to get comfortable with. 😕

@tobiasbeniston3951

4 жыл бұрын

same here i bought a cheap one from amazon as my first guitar and i didnt even know about 'high action' and thought i was just being weak LMAO

@Elcompalui712

2 жыл бұрын

@@tobiasbeniston3951 weak so weak

My nut cracked in half. I replaced it and the pre-slotted nut was 1/8" too short. I just placed small slivers of paper under it to raise it. It was a good temporary fix. The neck has no bow up or down. The strings are at least 1/4" off of the 10th fret. I think I will remove some material off of the saddle. It is a Greg Bennett acoustic metal strings.

Hey ! Thanks for video, mate. I was facing this issue after I got my guitar restringed and I didn't know what to do about it .

My new Martin Acoustic which I had for about 5 months now looks like the neck is bowed making my strings high. I will take your advise and bring it to a professional and have it taken care of. What gauge strings do you recommend. Thanks for the input very helpful.

Hi Mark, you said in this video you've put heavier strings on that particular guitar, did you have to adjust the nut slots to suit? I have an entry level Martin with light strings and want to change to medium. great video by the way, thanks.

2mm from the fret guys

@AyushJain.YouTube

3 жыл бұрын

Hitanshu S 2mm but on which fret to check ?

@patrickgerardrefran38

3 жыл бұрын

@@AyushJain.KZread 12th fret

Hi Mark, Can I ask you sumthing? Have you ever come across a bridge stuck on the acoustic guitar soundboard and lifted up together as one? Is it due to bracing loose or over the years it's become pulled up due to strong tension? I appreciate your advice and profession view, thanks man 👍 🙏😊

hey great video...just a question .. I too have high string action on my guitar....I got it fixed but somehow it came back to its high position ...I again got it fixed but this time ...it isn't getting lowered after a certain point even though the distance is way more than 4 millimeters....I also noticed that the part behind the bridge is bulging ...is it because of this the action isn't getting lowered or is it because of the weather? please help....I have a takamine gn93ce

When measuring the string above the fret in millimeters, should I measure from the metal 12th fret to the string, or from the space between the 11th and 12th metal frets? Sorry, I'm just starting out learning guitar haha.

hi great video, I have a question that I have done some research on and have seen so many different answers. the question is how do you adjust the intonation and when should you adjust it.

Is that 2mm from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the string, or 2mm from the fretboard itself to the bottom of the string?