How to Adjust the String Action on an Acoustic Guitar | Luthier For Noobs Episode 3

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    Previous Episodes:
    LFN Episode 2:
    DIY Bone Nut for Acoustic Guitar
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    LFN Episode 1:
    Making a Bone Saddle for Acoustic Guitar
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  • @whatthefuckor5226
    @whatthefuckor5226 Před 3 lety +298

    Truss rod: 2:16
    Nut height : 5:26
    Saddle height : 8:14

  • @rizaledge
    @rizaledge Před 4 lety +316

    Finally I found the best tutorial about adjusting guitar action. Very nice explanation and detailed video, easy to understand. Thank you.

    • @MarkSagumOfficial
      @MarkSagumOfficial  Před 4 lety +5

      Thanks for watching! :)

    • @xlslg9987
      @xlslg9987 Před 3 lety +3

      yes. totally. i dont understand how other tutorials told me to make saddle lower as if it's not there and some said higher. found the right channel so he earns another subscriber

    • @anmolsingh5446
      @anmolsingh5446 Před 3 lety +2

      @@MarkSagumOfficial can you tell how much thickness should be for allenkey

    • @OTOTRENDChannel
      @OTOTRENDChannel Před 3 lety

      czcams.com/video/sPK24TMaXIA/video.html

    • @maryjoyandrade5430
      @maryjoyandrade5430 Před 3 lety

      anong height ng saddle mo sir?

  • @jamiecooksey9037
    @jamiecooksey9037 Před 3 lety +8

    A well produced and informative video. I have watched many instructional videos on intonation and guitar action which have helped me lower my action and improve playability, but this is the best I have seen to date and the additional detail i.e. measurement at the bridge and adjustment of the saddle using your Excel calculation is so useful Thank you Mark.

  • @johnjustineo.marquez1549
    @johnjustineo.marquez1549 Před 4 lety +60

    The most underrated fingerstyle guitarist in the Philippines kuya Mark Sagum

    • @berlyntumaneng9285
      @berlyntumaneng9285 Před 4 lety +1

      si ralphjay d natural ung pagtugtog nya madamot pa sa tabs overrated pa

  • @premierfuncasino
    @premierfuncasino Před 2 lety +2

    Clear, concise, digestible ..the best I've seen online...Thank you!

  • @danieltrujillo4996
    @danieltrujillo4996 Před 3 lety +1

    Finally someone who makes it clear!!! This video explained waaaaay more and answered my problem

  • @attheendoftheday8969
    @attheendoftheday8969 Před 3 lety +2

    This video is incredible. All of it. And you even made created a PDF for us to use for string height measurements! My man

  • @cheskaortillo4175
    @cheskaortillo4175 Před 2 lety +1

    The best video tutorial on CZcams about guitar action adjustments! Thank you sir! 😇

  • @thecaveofthedead
    @thecaveofthedead Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks. I was looking for something to figure out lowering my saddle, and this is perfectly explained.

  • @stonodo
    @stonodo Před 3 lety +2

    thanks man, I fixed my new/old Yamaha with a truss rod adjustment. You just saved me $75 bucks that I thought I'd have to spend for s set up! Plays perfect now!

  • @dominikbliznak38
    @dominikbliznak38 Před 3 lety +87

    Mark you are amazing! I was afraid to set up the guitar by myself but with your tutorial I set up the guitar successfully and now I really enjoy playing the guitar! Thanks!!

    • @tommy_1629
      @tommy_1629 Před 3 lety +6

      You just have to try it and experiment with it, I have an Ibanez with a Floyd rose and I was too scared to set the guitar up but it needed it badly and I didn't have money for it at the time, so I just took a chance and gave it a try, it took me a while but I learned a lot from it and I can set almost any guitar up now :)

    • @yourbutler9988
      @yourbutler9988 Před 2 lety

      Same. It's my first acoustic guitar. I'm afraid to have adjustments on it by myself. But I guess I gotta have a try. Thanks to this direct and easy to follow tutorial.

    • @ramseygrandkangwa1203
      @ramseygrandkangwa1203 Před rokem

      .

  • @yipitsrose
    @yipitsrose Před rokem +2

    Wow you really went thru all that trig to give us an accurate calculation. Respect!

  • @wewannatry1994
    @wewannatry1994 Před 3 lety +2

    Grabeng tutorial to walang ibang kwento focus lang sa mismong ginagawa good job sir!

  • @wahfern18
    @wahfern18 Před 3 lety +1

    This is my go to video whenever i want to adjust the action of my guitars, very reliable video.. thanks!

  • @adam_a923
    @adam_a923 Před 7 měsíci

    This is the best tutorial I've ever seen. Well done. I'm so glad I found this video, I'd be completely lost.

  • @Don-ix7se
    @Don-ix7se Před rokem

    yes that is the best tutorial I have seen in all my searches, now I know what to do and can hardly wait to get started on mine. Thanks

  • @michael_caz_nyc
    @michael_caz_nyc Před 4 lety +8

    Great information. I started doing all my own guitar work, about 8 years ago. I would Add 1 thing = the usage of a Fret Rocker, if there is just a "trouble spot" and not affecting the Entire Guitar. Also when making Any adjustments - be sure to go Little-by-little. Enjoyed your video. Stay Safe. oNe LovE from NYC

  • @alexvasquez6876
    @alexvasquez6876 Před 2 lety +6

    what an amazing video. Ive always been so skeptical doing this myself, and have gone through so many videos trying to figure out what exactly to do. Your video was miles above the rest and insanely informative! im speechless with how much I just learned. Thank you so so much!

  • @markm12
    @markm12 Před 3 lety +1

    Salamat Po! You’re the best person I’ve to reach the basics of measuring and fabrication of guitar parts. Many videos are extensive in description, but you lay out nice and simple for me! Sana masagana ang pag tae mou!

  • @leojosepila3005
    @leojosepila3005 Před 2 lety +7

    Very useful and comprehensive. I've so many videos about this but I never found as systematic yet really understandable tutorial. Thank you so much for making this video.

  • @jennifermay134
    @jennifermay134 Před rokem

    This is so clear, i like the way you break it down into sections.. thanks man

  • @celadaemeraldpanollera8186

    Very informative as always. Thanks for this, Mark!
    -Ema May Celada

  • @LionelMessi-ys9mo
    @LionelMessi-ys9mo Před 2 lety +2

    Bro I've seen so many videos on thistopic but your video is soo detailed , I just loved it
    Thank you soo much❤️❤️

  • @InsideTheStadium
    @InsideTheStadium Před rokem

    Your a Legend brother, thank you, I'm a begginer and my finger had been hurting since I started playing because action was too high. I did everything you said and its so much easier to play bro, thank you, your the real rock star 🍻👑

  • @pedrorochaguitar
    @pedrorochaguitar Před 3 lety +1

    Amazing video, I've been looking for a tutorial like that for ages, thank you very much!!!

  • @robertbernardo783
    @robertbernardo783 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for the help Mark. Really valuable information. Thanks for the saddle height calculator.

  • @jonvoitbautista643
    @jonvoitbautista643 Před 3 lety +2

    This is very informative and helpful Mark. I love doing DYI and this gave me confidence to do my own guitar, well at least on my cheaper one's to start. You won a subscriber here bro and keep up the good work. Looking forward for new videos, Salamat ulit.

  • @charlie-obrien
    @charlie-obrien Před rokem

    Nice video on adjusting the string action. I had a guitar with a decent nut, but no relief and a high saddle. I thought my string action was good but I was fooling myself because without the relief it had me fighting with the strings and making my playing harder instead of more fluid.
    After adding slight relief and removing just a touch of material from the saddle, I was able to correct the issue and now enjoy playing my dreadnought acoustic more than ever.
    Your video was a great help and very instructive.Thank you

  • @LojalOfficial
    @LojalOfficial Před 4 měsíci +8

    The sudden language woke me up 😂

  • @chardmb
    @chardmb Před 3 lety +54

    You just need to remove two times the amount of material on the saddle with however much you want to reduce the action at the 12th fret (e.g. you want to lower the action at the 12th by 2/64, then shave off 4/64 at the saddle)

    • @Nazman06
      @Nazman06 Před měsícem

      not always the case

  • @thinkaboutzu9797
    @thinkaboutzu9797 Před 2 lety +1

    Now that's what u call a tutorial, demo with explanation . Not jus talks 😂 salamat bro. Buti nadapa ako sa channel na to. Auto subscribe na hahah

  • @giorassiccuriosity1796
    @giorassiccuriosity1796 Před rokem +1

    How is this guy at such a young age has all these knowledge!?! Thanks much for the great content!

  • @PaddyOutback
    @PaddyOutback Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for this. I’m about to set about adjusting the action on my acoustic for the first time and I’m much less scared now!

  • @sky16678
    @sky16678 Před 2 lety

    You are not only a guitarist but really an intelligent person...kudos brother

  • @jakescot1325
    @jakescot1325 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you... you gave us a very technical and detailed explanation... God bless tou.

  • @asterios5010
    @asterios5010 Před 3 lety +47

    Me: *see's the math computation*
    Also me: I just wanted to lower my strings xD

  • @chie1709
    @chie1709 Před 2 lety +2

    I agree, this is the best content for adjustment in CZcams. Congratulations kapatid! Subscribed!

  • @dnylcrso-official
    @dnylcrso-official Před 2 lety +1

    Your calculator was very helpful! more power to you! My acoustic now plays excellent after following your tips!🔥

    • @alpacino2107
      @alpacino2107 Před 2 lety +2

      What app are you using to open the calculator

  • @butchhernandez8188
    @butchhernandez8188 Před 3 lety +1

    salamat!!!, I've been using my acoustic guitar for almost 2 years, in-adjust ko na yung truss rod ko, mataas pa rin action, malaking tulong sa 'kin yung calculator thingy para sa desired action na gusto ko, siguro naman sapat na yung experience ko para bawasan na yung action ng gitara ko ngayon.
    nice video btw. 👍

  • @OlivesBabui
    @OlivesBabui Před 4 lety +1

    Yea, I've been tuning in since the first episode. Thanks for the content kuya. Pa shout-out next vid kuya, big fan here.

  • @lightlybreath4527
    @lightlybreath4527 Před 3 lety

    Thank you this, finally understand the how to for the adjustment of high/low action.

  • @rogersmith3219
    @rogersmith3219 Před 9 měsíci

    I have seen many videos similar to yours, however ,yours is the most understandable

  • @myheromybaby1253
    @myheromybaby1253 Před rokem

    2yrs ago na 'ting vid, pero ngayon ko lang napanood. Malaking tulong sakin. Maraming salamat master 😅

  • @franzvill2510
    @franzvill2510 Před 4 lety

    sa dami dami nang na search ko about sa action adjustment dto ko mas naintindihan ng mabuti, salamat idol laking tulong talaga

  • @AlexSoutheyMusic
    @AlexSoutheyMusic Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you so much for this detailed explanation! I appreciate it.

  • @paulsimpliciano
    @paulsimpliciano Před 3 lety

    Salamat master... Laking tulong to sa akin na owner ng music store :) more power and God bless!

  • @donnyh3497
    @donnyh3497 Před rokem

    Nice video man. I appreciate the time you put into it!

  • @desperado1265
    @desperado1265 Před 3 lety +1

    Very professional easy clean video loved it and really liked that you used both languages since I don't speak filipino also the intro was pleasant to watch subbed for more content

  • @jackquentin1950
    @jackquentin1950 Před 3 lety

    Sobrang astig nung ginawa mong file bro. Grabe! I'm amazed sa effort at value ng content.

  • @ArviantoDwi
    @ArviantoDwi Před 3 lety +1

    Your saddle calculator is very useful! Thank you so much! Subscribed.

    • @alpacino2107
      @alpacino2107 Před 2 lety

      What app are you using to open the calculator ?

  • @pdp977
    @pdp977 Před 3 lety +13

    Hi and thanks for this - I usually work on electrics, but I've been reconditioning a slightly beaten up acoustic for a child's Christmas present (his parents can't afford a new acoustic, and I had a couple hanging around) This was really helpful, especially the spreadsheet. Excellent explanation and clear steps. An old Encore has now got better action than my own Godin.

  • @MrSpencerForsyth
    @MrSpencerForsyth Před 2 lety +1

    Wow really well done video! Helped me a lot thank you!

  • @RockWeller
    @RockWeller Před 4 lety +5

    Hey man! Great tips on guitar maintainence! Greetings from Singapore!

  • @j4m4rmusic95
    @j4m4rmusic95 Před 2 lety +1

    Very nice content bro! God bless you for sharing your knowledge!

  • @jgvcover2361
    @jgvcover2361 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for this😊, natutu po ako BILANG bagohan sa paggigitara, thanks a lot 👏👏👏

  • @shantanujagtap5552
    @shantanujagtap5552 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for detailed information. It's upto the Mark

  • @StopFear
    @StopFear Před 2 lety +1

    This is an extremely helpful video. What you show us is for some reason not very easy to find explained well on CZcams.

  • @minsetpaing9875
    @minsetpaing9875 Před 3 lety

    The best vdo for mending bend neck so far

  • @baymax-kun1876
    @baymax-kun1876 Před 2 lety

    Very comprehensive and really love the creative editing of the video! New subscriber here ✊

  • @brickmeister2128
    @brickmeister2128 Před 3 lety

    Best tutorial yet. More in depth 👍

  • @BLUE-KUN002
    @BLUE-KUN002 Před 3 lety +1

    Earned a subscriber here ❤️
    I can now play the guitar much more easier thank you so much ❤️

  • @HawaiianoPH
    @HawaiianoPH Před rokem

    Aloha Mark,
    Awesome video! Nicely done. It's actually professional! I mean that.
    Thank you 🤙🏽

  • @kalaivanithukkaram
    @kalaivanithukkaram Před 3 lety

    Too much of Detailed Explanation❤
    Thank you so much..

  • @nyx6703
    @nyx6703 Před 3 lety +1

    soo clean and clear 💛

  • @dannie3117
    @dannie3117 Před 3 lety +1

    Very good video and clear instructions. Well done

  • @serjd3rd529
    @serjd3rd529 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for this tutorial.. Galing easy to understand.. :-)

  • @dipteshsharma109
    @dipteshsharma109 Před 3 lety

    The best tutorial on CZcams

  • @m.t.kbasicgauterlessons796
    @m.t.kbasicgauterlessons796 Před 7 měsíci

    was able to fix my guitar because of you. ❤
    Thank you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @genki_renie
    @genki_renie Před 2 lety +1

    Ang galing ng presentation mo sir. Pang international level. Keep it up! Big help for me looking for diy guitar setup kse luthier fee ay mahal hehe

  • @chartreux7963
    @chartreux7963 Před rokem

    I did it with your excel in first try. Thank you so much, bro! New subscriber!

  • @richoverton493
    @richoverton493 Před 2 lety

    Being a beginner and suddenly getting a buzzing high E I had thought my guitar had failed.
    Thanks to your tutorial I learned about camber.
    BOOM
    fixed the problem.
    Thank you

    • @amykonhai2330
      @amykonhai2330 Před 2 lety

      I have the problem with my new guitar the 1 E string lower one is buzzing on 5 fret and there is a little Buzz in the guitar help me

    • @richoverton493
      @richoverton493 Před 2 lety

      @@amykonhai2330
      I just used the Allen wrench that came with guitar and backed the screw counter clockwise about a half turn.
      This removed the bow in neck that made strings touch More than one fret at a time.
      The screw is in guitar body through whole under strings where the neck meets the guitar body

  • @ahbe9232
    @ahbe9232 Před 3 lety +2

    The best video on the action 👏very well explained and the edit is really dope, thanks for this gem!

  • @HenryAlvarez
    @HenryAlvarez Před 3 lety

    Very informative! Instant sub! Looking forward to restoring an old guitar of mine I had since high school. Also have a Jcraft Troubadour Taka Mini from Jolly Music! Cheers bro!

  • @BuyoganExtendedStories

    Finally matagal ko na itong gustong malaman. Guitar action pala tawag dito. Kaya pala masakit ang ibang gitara laruin kasi mataas ang guitar action

  • @Justin-ji8ye
    @Justin-ji8ye Před 4 lety

    Mas naintindihan ko to kesa sa ibang nasa yt thank you po

  • @rilijohnmichael
    @rilijohnmichael Před 3 lety

    Woah this is really informative and the graphics really helped.

  • @mementomori5078
    @mementomori5078 Před 2 lety

    Soooo yeah! Subscribed ! 😎

  • @paktamgixxer4423
    @paktamgixxer4423 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice tutorial bro. Thanks for sharing the good info 😊👍

  • @PnoyBoi4Ever
    @PnoyBoi4Ever Před 2 měsíci

    Salamat Pare. Sobrang galing.

  • @lawrenceclaveria2106
    @lawrenceclaveria2106 Před 4 lety +1

    Lupet din mag edit. Angas talaga ng mga content mo idol.

  • @albertoreubenreyes
    @albertoreubenreyes Před 3 lety +1

    This is helpful. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @MohammadBagher-zz4rd
    @MohammadBagher-zz4rd Před 2 měsíci

    It was great, thank you for solving my problem, I hope you will always be successful, brother

  • @BetterMeUnlocked
    @BetterMeUnlocked Před 2 lety +2

    tinatamad ako mag gitara dahil sa sobrang taas ng action ko, thanks man!

  • @stephentaroma8494
    @stephentaroma8494 Před 4 lety

    thank you idol! haha very helpful lalo na ngayon quarantine

  • @ferlara6175
    @ferlara6175 Před 4 lety

    omg! I'm so glad this came out.so helpful talaga Mark lalo pat recently sobrang nahirapan ako pano eadjust ang action ng guitar ko kasi nag fret buzz siya.your effort doing this video and sharing your knowledge and talent is very much appreciated.👏👏👏👏👏pashout out n din ako sa next videos mo.hehe.

  • @PomBare
    @PomBare Před 3 lety +3

    This has to be one of the best videos on youtube. Detailed, perfect images (I needed to see that amount of sawdust or else I'd have been worried how much sanding I was doing to my saddle. And a free piece of essential software thrown in - in the shape of the calculator, you are a God amongst men.

  • @WiseFactsTV
    @WiseFactsTV Před 4 lety

    Thank you very much Sir! Ang dami kong natututunan sainyo. Keep posting amazing content.

  • @Gwenskiii
    @Gwenskiii Před měsícem

    Bakit ngayon ko lang ito nakita huhu dahil po sainyo kuya naayos ko guitar ko. Thank you so much po!!

  • @halim1644
    @halim1644 Před měsícem

    this video quality is so high ! Thanks bro !

  • @MunkirNakirGaming
    @MunkirNakirGaming Před 3 lety

    Best video on CZcams about this subject ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dariocastillo7496
    @dariocastillo7496 Před 2 lety

    Thank you boss,tagal ko na nahihirapan kung paano i adjust ang action..

  • @bluethoughts493
    @bluethoughts493 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much less gastos dahil dito ❤️❤️ have a nice day and God bless you

  • @mugaci9260
    @mugaci9260 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Mark.. great lesson.

  • @paulvincentyensonmusic

    Salamat bro laking tulong nito!❤️

  • @Rockism-sak7d
    @Rockism-sak7d Před měsícem

    Best tutorial video 😍
    Thank you ❤

  • @yanyanmozar3750
    @yanyanmozar3750 Před 4 lety

    Thanks sa info master napakagaling po. I learn something new

  • @sean_tristan31
    @sean_tristan31 Před 4 lety +11

    I've been searching for a clear and concise tutorial on this for years. And you delivered. Salamat bro!
    also by that handwritting, I'm guessing engineer ka rin no hahah

  • @robybitsaida1626
    @robybitsaida1626 Před 3 lety

    I learned a lot thank you so much🙌🙌🙏🙏

  • @andrheasoriano2256
    @andrheasoriano2256 Před 4 lety

    Solid ang content! Galing kuya! ❤️

  • @zprosound2526
    @zprosound2526 Před 3 lety

    Best tutorial video so far