John Carruthers, legendary guitar builder and repair guru to the stars, has teamed up with Alfred Music to produce this ultimate beginner's guide to guitar repair and maintenance. Comprehensive, step-by-step instructions and close-up shots clarify how to set the action for ultimate playability, adjust for bulletproof intonation, and keep any guitar in top condition for a lifetime. Also includes steps on setting up and adjusting Floyd Rose tremolo systems, soldering and maintaining electronics, the proper way to remove and install strings on both standard guitars and Floyd Rose systems, and exact specs for the action, nut action, and truss rod adjustments of electric guitars, acoustics, and 4- and 5-string basses. Read more ASIN B017OJ2J8U XRay Not Enabled Format Print Replica ISBN13 978-1457421310 Language English File size 8.8 MB Page Flip Not Enabled Publisher Alfred Music Word Wise Not Enabled Print length 80 pages Accessibility Learn more Onpage writing On Kindle Scribe Publication date May 3, 2005 Enhanced typesetting Not Enabled