326 RSW Martin D-28 Detailed Action Adjustment

Take a look into the world of very fine action adjustment on this Martin D-28 Guitar.

[marksr]

I have died and gone to heaven watching this gentleman make a saddle fron an antler! This is probably one of the finest acoustic guitar set up videos I have seen. Thank you for making this video!!

[wolflahti]

*Every* video I've seen labeled "How to make a nut/saddle" actually shows only how to cut slots in a pre-shaped piece. This is the first to really show the process from beginning to end. Thank you!

[Decimation]

I'm a 39 year old metalhead who strictly plays drop tuned electric guitars and this is one of my favorite YouTube channels.

[jajs]

Loved this video. I Learned so much. I didn’t know how a guitar intonation was set. Very interesting. I had a local luthier in my town repair my 1958 Gibson J 45. Was in its case for 35 years. Broken bridge, broken tuner peg, 3 broken top braces, 2 large cracks in the top, 2 loose braces on the back. All from my high school best friend passing out and hitting his head on the bridge. Of coarse me letting my guitar lay on the Desert floor next to a campfire wasn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done. Young and dumb. My step father sold me the Gibson for 100$. I replaced her in 1994 with a Taylor 812 C. Spending the money to get her repaired was definitely worthwhile. I always told my wife when the house is paid off I was getting it restored. Words can not explain the emotional ride I took when I played it again after all those years. Wow the tone is so good. Wrote my first song on her and boy am I glad I never tossed her in a dumpster. The luthier said he was too. Your talent and those like you are greatly appreciated thanks for the videos.

[gorgiasxx]

I used your method with black marker and calipers for getting the correct height of the saddle the other day. It worked out perfectly. Just wanted to say thank you for sharing these tips with us amateurs. My guitar plays like a dream now. 🙂

[creativebobbo]

As a wood worker hobbyist approaching retirement, I collected a huge amount of Sapele and Mahogany scraps from a mill work company near work. A couple of those "scraps" are 3" thick by a foot wide and over 2 feet long. Some real beautiful wood. Learning enough from your videos to give making my own guitar a try. You are the craftsman's craftsman. Thank you for explaining why you do what you do. Your videos are a great source of knowledge.

[mikaso]

God bless you Jerry Rosa, and thanks so much for the detailed setup demonstration!
Particularly for showing how you made that antler saddle, that was a real treat. For the D-28 and its owner too, I can imagine.

[cback]

I wish I could have afforded to send you mine back before you retired. There’s just something about the confidence gained by watching your videos and seeing your careful dedication to excellence. Enjoy your retirement sir! God bless!

[adamchess]

I love it when Mr. Jerry sings! And I learn so much watching him at work.

[brentuc]

The reason you have so many followers and business is because of your desire to do things right. Once you compromise that integrity you become just somebody else. Speaking for your followers don't change.

[martynspooner]

An absolute pleasure to watch you work. I really envy your skill and experience, thanks for posting.

[rosewoodsteel]

Boy am I impressed! I came for a video on how to tune up a car and saw how an engine is built :) Great job! If you customer isn't impressed with his new saddle, send him a link to this video.

[JunkyardGirl]

Another great video, Jerry. As a rookie of guitar repair I sure appreciate all the in-depth information.

[lynnglidewell]

What a pleasure to watch a video of a Master craftsman and artisan at work.

[paddymurph]

I loved watching this Jerry, thanks for taking all the effort to record it. You have a great personality for teaching, and I look forward to learning more!

[ZosoHacker]

You're a modern day Bob Ross!!
Everything is good when there's a Rosa String Works video on.

[geofo]

Did I just watch a genius at work ? I believe I did 👍🏻. Has to be the best video I’ve seen on setting up an acoustic guitar. Love the picking, been practicing for four years although it feels like forty !!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 from the U.K.

[DennieSparkman]

Love watching you working on these old flat tops and different chores around the farm. You remind me of my mandolin pickin Father Clifford Lovette that I use to play music with so many years ago. He was a master craftsman just like you. I miss him.

[RemyRackham]

I think my favorite part of these videos is at the end when I'm introduced to these great older songs that I would have never heard otherwise. That was Marty Robbins "Count Me Out" for the rest of us noobs. I wish you posted more videos of performances--even if it was just you and your buddies on the front porch!

[rickr]

This was a really special treat to watch both an expert and an artist at work.