Thread: Yamaha set up
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Old 01-04-2011, 03:43 PM
Ruston Ruston is offline
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Originally Posted by Myway View Post

My questions are as a learner of guitar,
How do I know if my guitar needs to be set up?
Is the standard nut (1 11/16”) on the Yamaha the best size for me?
Can I increase the size of nut?
Should I replace the standard nut with a bone nut?

Michael
The easiest answer to the first question is to take it to a reputable tech and ask them. If you'd like to know yourself there are very helpful articles on instrument setup at www.frets.com.

The second question you can only answer for yourself. The only way to really know is to play guitars with different nut widths.

If you are just starting out I wouldn't worry too much about anything past the setup. From my experience I can testify that focusing my attention on playing is a whole lot more satisfying than worrying about 1/16th of an inch difference in nut width.
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