Elevated Guitars – Guitar Setup & Maintenance Guide

This book is a practical, step-by-step guide to electric guitar setup, written from real bench experience — not theory alone.

Whether you’re maintaining your own instrument or looking to better understand what a professional setup actually involves, this guide walks you through the core adjustments that directly affect feel, tuning stability, and tone, using clear measurements, proven methods, and straightforward language.

There’s no fluff, no mystique, and no assumption that you already “know the tricks”. Just repeatable processes you can follow with confidence.

What This Guide Covers

• Neck relief and truss rod adjustment (safely and correctly)

• String action measurement and adjustment

• Nut height assessment and filing techniques

• Saddle height and bridge adjustments

• Tremolo setup (including floating trem systems)

• Intonation theory and practical adjustment

• Pickup height measurement and tonal balancing

• Fretboard cleaning and fret polishing

• Electronics basics and control cleaning

• Tools, products, and measurement references used on the bench

All measurements and techniques are based on real-world setup preferences rather than generic factory specs — giving you a solid starting point that can be refined to taste.

Who This Book Is to For

• Guitarists who want to maintain and adjust their own instruments

• Players who want to understand what a proper setup actually involves

• Hobbyists and tinkerers looking to develop safe, repeatable techniques

• Anyone curious about the “why” behind playability and tone

• No previous luthiery experience required — just patience, care, and the right approach.

What This Book Is Not

• A replacement for advanced luthiery training

• A shortcut to irreversible modifications

• A one-size-fits-all rulebook

The focus is on adjustment, understanding, and good judgement — knowing what to change, how much to change it, and when to stop.

Format & Access

• Digital download (PDF)

• Clear layout with annotated photos and measurement references

• Designed for use on desktop, tablet, or workshop bench

Key Benefits

• Bench-tested methods — no guesswork

• Clear measurements you can trust

• Written by a working guitar tech

• Improves playability, tone, and tuning stability

• Saves time, money, and frustration