What does it mean when somebody say "to have a jazz guitar 'professionally set up' or 'set up'"? I have played classical/acoustic guitar all my life but am moving into a jazz-electric guitar (hollow body, single cut, etc), and I would like to know what new terms like this one that I'm seeing on discussion boards mean.
2007-03-27 18:01:45 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Performing Arts
It means the action of the strings is set up to perform jazz guitar (usually they are higher and thicker) than a regular rock n' roll guitar.
Also a lot of jazz players use flatwound strings, because then the tone is "muddier" and therefore , more appropriate for jazz.
2007-03-27 18:11:04 · answer #1 · answered by trucker765 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A setup is not something specific to jazz or any other type of guitar. All guitars periodically require a setup. You might also refer to it as a "tune up" as you would have done to your car. Over time guitars very subtly change shape under the tension of the strings, and nuts and saddles get worn down under the vibrations of strings. Having your guitar periodically setup by a professional luthier will keep your playing action at the proper height and keep you much happier as a player! Setup specifications will be different based on your playing style (heavy strummer vs. light fingerpicker) and personal preferences.
2007-03-31 17:15:24 · answer #2 · answered by Brian H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Setting up an electric guitar involves a number of things.
from making sure all your screws are snug, to aligning the neck, adjusting the bridge, the pickups, string height and intonation.
Go to this website, it will show you how do to all the steps involved.
I have 5 different guitars I have done this with.
Good luck
http://www.projectguitar.com/tut/pro1.htm
2007-03-28 04:14:54 · answer #3 · answered by Scotty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found this ebay guide on guitars very interesting.
2007-03-31 08:33:49 · answer #4 · answered by rudy m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋