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Adjusting Neck Relief and String Action on Electric Guitars

To ensure optimal playability and tone, an electric guitar needs to be set up correctly. In this video tutorial, Olli explains in detail how intonation and string action depend on neck relief and shows you how to set them up optimally. With Olli's valuable tips and tricks you can perfectly set up your electric guitar yourself. If you still have any problems, we're of course happy to help. In our stores in Frankfurt and Walldorf our specialists in the guitar departments are on hand to advise you and will gladly set up your guitar for you.

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After a settling-in period it makes sense to have an initial inspection to fine-tune neck relief, string action and, if necessary, electronics for optimal playability and intonation. You can have such an inspection carried out at low cost in our stores. We're also happy to adjust everything to the strings of your choice, which are available from our extensive range.

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Practical accessories for guitarists

Here you'll find useful aids and tools that help you when changing strings and carrying out the setup work to achieve perfect neck relief and string action.

Little Helper Ortega OSMU-S
Color/ Finish: Black
Includes: 1x String Damper
Subcategory: cushion
suitable for: 4-string Bass, 6-String Electric and Acoustic Guitar, Ukulele
€7.90
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Bone/Red Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Red
Colour pin: White
Material: Liquidmetal®
€199.00
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Turkish Emery/Red Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Red
Colour pin: Black
Material: Liquidmetal®
€99.00
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Gold/ Red Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Red
Colour pin: Gold
Material: Liquidmetal®
€149.00
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Chrome/Red Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Red
Colour pin: Chrome
Material: Liquidmetal®
€99.00
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Bone/Pearl Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Mother of Pearl
Colour pin: Bone
Material: Liquidmetal®
€229.00
Bridge Pin Martin Liquidmetal Bridge Pin Set Gloss Black/Pearl Dot
Batch: 6 Pins
Colour dot: Mother of Pearl
Colour pin: Black
Material: Liquidmetal®
€229.00
Guitar/Bass Tools Martin String Cutters
€22.90
String Winder Martin Peg String Winder Black/Gray
Color(s): transparent black
Material(s): Plastic
_Bottom1: ergonomic design with soft grip
_Top1: Deluxe String Winder
suitable for: All Guitars
€17.90
Guitar/Bass Tools Martin String Action Gauge
Subcategory: Fret Height Gauge
€26.90
String Winder Martin Bridge Pin Puller
Color(s): transparent black
Material(s): Plastic
_Bottom1: built in bridge pin remover
_Bottom2: ergonomic handle
_Top1: Bridge Pin Puller
suitable for: Westerngitarren
€9.90
String Winder Klang Saitenkurbel Schwarz
Color(s): Black
Material(s): Plastic
_Bottom1: Integrated Bridge Pin remover
_Top1: Affordable String Winder
suitable for: all Vintage and Modern mechanisms
€2.90