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Fender Setup Guide
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Fender Setup Guide

Strat & Tele setup specs in one printable PDF.

  • Factory specs for every Fender era (1950–present)
  • Step-by-step instructions with photos
Guitar Price Estimate
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Guitar Price Estimate

Know what your guitar is worth before you buy or sell.

  • A price range for your model, year and condition
  • Emailed within minutes of submitting your details

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Exact measurements, clear steps and printable reference cards. Instant PDF downloads.

Gibson Setup Guide
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Gibson Setup Guide

Complete Les Paul & SG guide with humbucker and P-90 starting heights.

  • Les Paul & SG specs by model variant
  • Humbucker & P-90 pickup starting heights
Acoustic Setup Guide
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Acoustic Setup Guide

Sourced acoustic measurement methods and a printable setup record.

  • Sourced manufacturer examples
  • Action, saddle and nut diagnosis
Squier Setup Guide
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Squier Setup Guide

Series-specific specs and upgrade roadmap for all Squier lines.

  • Sonic, Affinity, Classic Vibe, Contemporary
  • Ceramic vs alnico pickup heights
Bass Setup Guide
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Bass Setup Guide

Practical P-Bass and J-Bass measurements, setup order and a printable record.

  • Sourced Fender starting references
  • Action measurement and playing checks
PRS Setup Guide
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PRS Setup Guide

A practical setup guide for your PRS. Relief, action, pickup height and intonation—with separate guidance for tremolo, stoptail and Silver Sky hardware.

  • Hardware-specific Core, S2 and SE references
  • PRS tremolo float setup (Gen III & SE)

Find the story. Know the value.

History and valuation reports are emailed within minutes of submitting your guitar details. Allow up to 24 hours for the Premium Report.

The story of your guitar

Guitar History Report

Year, factory, era context and spec snapshot — a keepsake for your records or a future buyer. No valuation.

$4.99one-time
  • Production year & factory decode
  • Era & production-run context
  • Factory spec snapshot for your model year
  • Care tips for your guitar’s age
  • Keepsake PDF for your records
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Guitar Valuation Report

A low / mid / high market range specific to your model, year, and condition — prepared from the guitar details you provide.

$9one-time
  • 3-tier price range (trade-in / private / retail)
  • Key value factors for your specific guitar
  • Model context & value factors
  • Tips to maximise your sale price
Documented for insurance & resale

Premium Valuation & Documentation Report

The full documentation pack — valuation plus print-ready provenance, condition and replacement-value records.

$24one-time
  • Everything in the Valuation Report
  • Serial-decode summary & provenance snapshot
  • Condition checklist
  • Replacement-value discussion figure
  • Print-ready documentation format

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Premium Ownership Dossier
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Premium Ownership Dossier

Complete ownership dossier with human photo review, sold comps, provenance research, and 3-year resale forecast.

  • Human photo review & condition verification
  • 3–5 sold comparable listings with prices
Guitar Authenticity Checker
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Guitar Authenticity Checker

Buying used? Upload photos and get a photo-based authenticity screening with human-reviewed risk flags.

  • Headstock, logo & serial inspection
  • Body, hardware & label photo analysis
Buyer's Report
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Buyer's Report

Paste a Reverb, eBay, or Marketplace listing and get a fair-price band, deal verdict, and negotiation angle.

  • Fair-price band (low/mid/high)
  • Deal verdict: good, fair, or overpriced

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Free resources for your workbench

5 Setup Myths Killing Your Tone

The most common mistakes — and why they're wrong.

Free

Telecaster Setup Checklist

Printable step-by-step checklist with exact Tele specs.

Free

Pickup Height Reference Card

Strat, Tele, P-Bass and Jazz Bass specs on one page.

Free

Truss Rod Safety Cheat Sheet

Safety rules and wrench sizes for every Fender model.

Free

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Frequently asked questions

Are the setup guides really instant downloads?

Yes. Payment is processed securely through Stripe, and you get a download link on screen and by email immediately after checkout — no account and no app required.

What is the refund policy?

Every paid product has a 30-day money-back guarantee. If a guide does not help you set up your guitar, emailsupport@owningafender.com for a full refund.

Which guitars do the guides cover?

The Fender setup guide covers Stratocaster and Telecaster, the Gibson guide covers Les Paul and SG, the Squier guide covers every current series, the acoustic guide covers Taylor, Martin, Yamaha and more, and the bass guide covers Precision and Jazz basses. Bundles combine selected guides at a discount.

Do the guides work for left-handed guitars?

Yes. Setup measurements such as neck relief, action, and pickup height are the same regardless of handedness; where a step differs (nut slot depth, for example) the guide calls it out explicitly.