SQUIER STRATOCASTER: How to Setup your Electric Guitar with a Tremolo System, Step-by-Step.

In this video Geoff does an incredible job of breaking down each setup task and explaining in layman’s terms why your Squier Stratocaster will play and sound better by performing each setup task and leads you through each step, giving helpful tips and tricks along the way. Using MusicNomad’s Precision Gauges and Tools the setup process becomes so simple to perform - as you will see for yourself. Follow along with your own guitar and you will be amazed that - yes! - you can setup your own guitar. Not only is it fun, but a properly setup guitar takes your playing and sound to a whole new level.

Check out MusicNomad's setup hub for lots of how to videos, setup tools and info on the KEEP IT SIMPLE, SETUP (KISS)™.

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Pre-Setup Steps
4:01 Truss Rod
15:29 Action of Strings
22:06 Radius of Strings
29:40 Nut Height
43:54 Intonation
52:14 Pickup Height

[Calusa]

I can't imagine a more thorough and comprehensible demonstration on setting up the Fender Squire Strat. Very well done sir!

[johnkennington]

When I saw the almost hour long time on video I thought, "wow, must be a bunch of wasted speech". I was so wrong! This guy makes the set up so clear and simple and his commitment to detail is appreciated!

[BAND-MAID-USA]

Have everything Music Nomad makes for guitars. Stew can KISS my foot. Thank you M N for making all the stuff you do, for REALISTIC prices.

[wyjbwyc]

I bought a new Squier Strat ... and NOW i feel like i can make it as good as it can be. Thank you so much for your tutorial!

[armandosinger]

First, great tutorial. And a tip: I just set up a new Squier Debut Strat. It’s their new, least expensive line sold exclusively on Amazon. $119! The Debut was much better set up than the Affinity shown in this video.

[cturtle]

Thank you again. Just a tip for us newbies. I used my Fender headstock tuner to do this. Didn’t realize for a bit that when correcting intonation that I had to put the tuner into Chromatic mode.

[dreel]

Thank you for this video. I've learned a lot on how to properly setup my squier stratocaster in the right order. After discovering that the factory nut was set too low at 0.006 for low E instead of 0.010 and 0.004 for high E instead of 0.006. I'll be replacing the nut with a TUSQ XL. I can't wait to get started with setuping up the whole guitar and back to practicing. Love the information yall provided. This is game changer. THANKS

[JWEmbry-wcqi]

I know most of this but I picked up some very usable tips here, thank you for sharing this!!👍

[giannis]

I have a classic vibe 50 strato and it sounds like a dream😊

[jadranmilisic]

The best guitar setup video, no question 'bout that! Thanks a lot!!! 😎

[edgarvation]

I brought all of my guitars to Geoff when I lived in his area. Not only is he a great tech and master luthier he's also a great person. You should check out his custom guitars as well. Awesome video Geoff and now I will learn to do this myself since I no longer live in you neck of the

[reddottx]

I went through the set up after a restoration job and everything wet well. I followed the guidelines for the nut slot depth but everything was a little sharp on the first fret. I took one or two extra strokes and it fell into place. Thanks for the tips. Oh and your nut files worked great!

[timothychownyk]

Thanks for this video and all the rest you do! I certainly learned a lot and don't need to look anywhere else for my information and Nomad for my gear!! I'm a new to playing guitar, Less than a year. I purchased a Zager 50CE African Mahogany Acoustic Electric and it's beautiful! (I figured if I get a top quality guitar, I'd stick with playing it and not give up) (I also bought a Fender Squier Strat too). One thing Denny Zager said.... if you play a guitar, you need to learn everything about it and learn how to change strings to begin and then be able to make all adjustments and repairs.

[kcirmusic]

Thanks Geoff... Really great information and well presented. I'll be tweaking my guitars over the weekend.

[leighsayers]

Fabulous..i cant play but i bought a beautiful Squier infinity..i now have a better understanding of the methods ..thank you .
From Australia

[smpmn]

This is why making an investment in quality tools is worth the expense. You learn a skill while also saving money in the long run. I am very happy with the KISS tools and nut files. The G&L in the picture plays great thanks to these tools.

[callanhulett]

Great video. Geoff has mentioned uneven frets/needing fret level and dress, on a couple of these videos. Any plans to do a video on fret leveling and dressing in the future?

[_simona__]

Thank you so much. Definitely saving this video for future setups.

[MacPakinga-glbu]

Wow thanks mate i have a fixer upper 🎸 it's been sitting round time to pull her out.🎸🙏👍 & Restore her . ❤

[peterharoldjanakjr]

Best setup video that I've run into.