To install your string trees, you will first need to install your strings to allow for perfect
alignment. Once the strings are in place lay the top face of the string trees across the E,B
and D and G strings. Align the D and G string tree between the first and second tuning post
and the D and E string tree in line with the second tuning post.
Once in place mark the holes as we have done for all hardware up to this point and drill
your pilot holes before placing the string tree barrels in place and screwing the string trees
in place.
4. Final Setup
The last stage of our project is setting up the guitar. This is an important step that makes all
the difference with regard to playability and tone. Our final setup will consist of four key
areas:
● Floating the trem
● Neck relief
● String action
● Intonation
● Pickup Height
I’ll provide a basic overview of each below. Also, keep in mind the guitar should be tuned to
concert pitch and checked regularly during the process to ensure the correct amount of
tension is on the neck as adjustments are made.
You may also want to revisit aspects of your setup once you have had time to play the guitar
and have identified problems e.g. fret buzz or intonation issues.
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