Guitar Setup Masterclass - With Diego Casillas
Diego has worked with bands like Underoath, Chromeo, SmashMouth or Buzzcocks, among many others, as well as with amazing producers, such as Colin Brittain.
Learn from one of the best guitar techs in the industry how to set up your guitars to make them sound, play and feel perfect, so you can deliver the best possible performances on your next record!
If You Record Guitars Or Bass, You Need This
If you've been following The Self-Recording Band Podcast for a while, you might know Diego Casillas. He was a guest on our show (Episode 47).
But the first thing he did on our platform was an incredible live workshop on setting up guitars. This happened inside The Self-Recording Band Academy, for students of our flagship recording course "Mix-Ready: The Band Recording Essentials".
He then massively overdelivered and (without us asking for it) sent us additional, bite-sized videos that he created.
An entire, detailed walkthrough of every step along the way. Covering everything he wasn't able to cover in full detail during his 2-hour live workshop.
In the workshop and these videos Diego was showing our students exactly how to:
- choose the right strings and string gauges
- clean and maintain your guitar
- choose the right tuner
- pick the right tools (you don't need much)
- stretch the strings properly
- check and adjust the neck relief
- adjust the action
- adjust the intonation
He also covered advanced topics like repairing or replacing the nut and he dropped many more knowledge bombs and tricks that blew our minds when we first saw or heard them. And finally, Diego was answering questions from our community members, making it even more valuable and relevant. It's the whole thing. Everything you need to know about setting up guitars. Start to finish.
This was never meant to be a standalone course, so it is not polished. It's kind of like you're in a room with Diego. It's 100% authentic, "behind the scenes", real-life material, partly filmed on an iPhone (full disclosure) - but it's SO good that we just had to make it available for everyone. This is so much more than just some "bonus" content. And you can get access right now.
We know that you'll get as much value out of it as our students. We know that it will help you get (and keep) your instruments in tune, as well as make them play and feel perfectly, so you can deliver the best possible performances on your next record!
Here's What's Inside:
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Module 1: GUitar Setup Workshop
A full 2-hour workshop that Diego did live inside The Self-Recording Band Academy, our flagship recording course (Email benedikt@theselfrecordingband.com if you want access to the Academy).
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Module 2: String Gauge Selection
Ever wondered which strings to buy or how thick is thick enough? Learn how to pick the right string gauge for your tuning and scale length.
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Module 3: Stretching The Strings
Learn how to stretch your strings properly after putting them on your guitar, so that your instrument will stay in tune during your next take.
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Module 4: Setting The Action
No more fret buzz, perfect playability. Learn how to create the perfect balance between speed, ease of playing and accurate sound.
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Module 4: Checking The Neck Relief
Ever worried about whether you would damage your guitar if you tried to adjust the truss rod? And why would you do that anyway? Do you know if your guitar neck is fine the way it currently is? If it's not, what do you do about it? Watch this and you'll get the answers.
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Module 4: Intonation
And finally: No more out of tune guitar parts on your next records! Nothing screams "AMATEUR PRODUCTION" louder than intonation issues. Learn how to make sure your instrument is in tune from the open strings all the way up the fretboard.
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*taxes might be added, depending on your location