Set-up
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I will take a stab at this. When the manufacturer completes an instrument it has been built to a standard spec. Usually a certain type of string and a certain nominal dimension for the action and intonation. Stores that offer a setup will adjust the action "height of strings off fretboard", fix any intonation issues that exist. Put your preference of strings on, brand, hi G or Low G, etc. This is my laymans explanation. I hope someone will chime in with a more thorough explanation. Enjoy.
Kanaka916
Well-known member
Yep - a decent store will check that the strings are nicely stretched, that the nut slots are not to high or low and that the bridge is the right height
These things make for accurate tuning, stops buzzes and rattles and makes for a nicer playing experience.
The problem with buying from mass sellers like Amazon is that they just lift the box off the shelf and ship it.
These things make for accurate tuning, stops buzzes and rattles and makes for a nicer playing experience.
The problem with buying from mass sellers like Amazon is that they just lift the box off the shelf and ship it.
M
Manalishi
Guest
I agree with everything said so far.By 'set up' I usually look
at the height of the strings above the fretboard at the NUT
end (just below the tuners,where the fretboard starts) and
then at the BRIDGE (or SADDLE if your ukulele has one)
Lower at the NUT first,and usually that is all you need to do.
If Not,a little saddle lowering may be required.Plenty of threads
about that if you search on here!
Then strings,are a personal choice.If you start with cheap
laminate model,most recommend AQUILA nylgut strings,as
they 'drive' the soundboard better.That is,they make the
top surface of the ukulele vibrate more,and sound louder
and,usually,better.Sharp fret ends either side of the fret
board can be cured,again,plenty has been said in the past,
use the SEARCH function.Simply 'set up' your instrument to
suit YOU,so that it is comfortable to fret (finger) and strum,
Musical Intonation is okay right across the scale,(you will
hardly ever get it perfect,if you use an electronic tuner.
That's another issue,called Compensation,which you will
also find threads about!).Remember,one persons 'perfect'
set up may not suit another.Just get it comfortable so that
YOU enjoy playing it,and in tune!
at the height of the strings above the fretboard at the NUT
end (just below the tuners,where the fretboard starts) and
then at the BRIDGE (or SADDLE if your ukulele has one)
Lower at the NUT first,and usually that is all you need to do.
If Not,a little saddle lowering may be required.Plenty of threads
about that if you search on here!
Then strings,are a personal choice.If you start with cheap
laminate model,most recommend AQUILA nylgut strings,as
they 'drive' the soundboard better.That is,they make the
top surface of the ukulele vibrate more,and sound louder
and,usually,better.Sharp fret ends either side of the fret
board can be cured,again,plenty has been said in the past,
use the SEARCH function.Simply 'set up' your instrument to
suit YOU,so that it is comfortable to fret (finger) and strum,
Musical Intonation is okay right across the scale,(you will
hardly ever get it perfect,if you use an electronic tuner.
That's another issue,called Compensation,which you will
also find threads about!).Remember,one persons 'perfect'
set up may not suit another.Just get it comfortable so that
YOU enjoy playing it,and in tune!
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