For a guitar to function, the strings need to be the proper length, called the scale length, and the distance from the inner edge of the nut (where the strings start to run down the neck below the ...

Set up your electric guitar: how to adjust action, truss rod, string height and radius, pickup height and clean your fingerboard and frets ...

Basic setup and maintenance are crucial for a guitar or bass to sound its best, and some adjustments may be best left to a professional.

If you chose an acoustic guitar, decide between nylon and steel strings Steel strings are the standard, but they’re harder on your hands than nylon.