Setup & Mod Your Squier
“Let's turn your Squier into a great-playing guitar that has as many sound options as an American Fender Stratocaster!”
- Hank@GuitarsDoneRight.com
Part #1: Squier Setup
Check all screws & nuts & tighten Tune the guitar Measure neck relief, adjust if needed Measure nut slots, replace or file as needed Remove strings & check that frets are level Dress any high frets Dress sharp fret ends Clean fretboard Polish frets Install, stretch & tune strings Float, deck or block tremolo
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Squier Setup Steps
Squier Setup Steps
Measure relief at 7th fret while fretting at 1st & last frets. Most Squiers take 4mm allen wrench. Goal: 0.010" Use piece of "e" string
Measure string height @ 17th fret while fretting 1st. Use Bass string "D" Goal: 0.065"
File nut slots to 0.020" Use G string from set of #9 (0.024")
Be sure that all frets are level. Check from E to e.
Naptha & #0000 steel wool to clean the fretboard, then furniture polish to protect it.