5 Setup Myths Killing Your Tone
FREE PDF: What you think you know about guitar setup is probably wrong. Discover the 5 biggest myths and learn the real fixes.
What's Inside This Free Guide
The internet is full of guitar setup "wisdom" that ranges from outdated to completely wrong. This 2-page PDF debunks the 5 biggest myths—and gives you the real fixes.
You'll Learn:
✓ Myth #1: Why "never touch the truss rod" is terrible advice
✓ Myth #2: Why a "perfectly straight neck" is actually WRONG
✓ Myth #3: Why heavier strings don't automatically mean better tone
✓ Myth #4: Why factory specs aren't optimal for YOUR playing
✓ Myth #5: Why "just raise the action" is usually the wrong fix for buzz
Who Is This For?
This guide is for any Stratocaster or Telecaster player who:
- Has been afraid to adjust their own guitar
- Is tired of paying $75-150 for professional setups
- Wants to understand what's actually happening with their instrument
- Has read conflicting advice online and doesn't know what to believe
The Real Fixes
For each myth, we don't just tell you what's wrong—we explain why it's wrong and what to do instead.
No fluff. No sales pitch. Just the truth about guitar setup, condensed into a quick 2-page reference you can read in 5 minutes.
Want to Go Deeper?
After you've learned what NOT to do, you might want the complete picture.
The Fender Setup Cheat Sheet includes:
- ✓ Exact factory specs for every Fender era (1950-present)
- ✓ Step-by-step setup instructions with photos
- ✓ Printable reference cards for your workbench
- ✓ Troubleshooting flowcharts for every common problem
- ✓ Famous player setups (SRV, Mayer, Clapton, and more)