Posts

Why Professional Guitar Setups Should Be Measured, Not Guessed

-
  Many guitar players hear phrases like: “I just set it up by feel.” “I’ve been doing this for years — I don’t need gauges.” Experience absolutely matters in guitar setup work. But experience without measurement leads to inconsistency. When a guitar chokes on bends, buzzes unpredictably, or feels great one day and uncomfortable the next, the cause is often guesswork rather than repeatable measurement. The Limits of Sight and Feel Human hands are not precision instruments. Differences as small as: 0.004–0.006 inches of neck relief 0.1 mm of string height a fraction of a nut slot depth can dramatically change how a guitar plays. Two technicians can assess the same neck and arrive at very different results if they rely only on feel. Why Measured Setups Are More Reliable A professional setup should be: Measurable Repeatable Transparent That’s why I use: Imperial neck-relief gauges Feeler gauges for nut slot height Measured string action at...
Post a Comment
Read more

Big news

-
Guitar tech   🎉 Major Milestone: I’m Now the Guitar Tech for One of the Big Academies! Today I get to share something I’ve been working toward for a long time. I’ve officially signed a contract with one of the UK’s major academy trusts to become their guitar technician, supporting their music departments across multiple schools. I’ll be handling everything from full setups and fretwork to pot replacements, string changes, intonation checks, and general maintenance. The goal? Making sure students have playable, inspiring instruments in their hands every single day. This is a huge step forward for my business. I’ve spent years honing repair skills, working on everything from budget starter guitars to pro-level instruments—and now I get to bring that experience into education, helping young musicians learn on well-maintained gear. More updates soon, but for now: thank you to everyone who’s trusted me with their instruments so far. This opportunity came from word-of-mouth, rec...
Post a Comment
Read more

Rob Greco Guitar

-
  https://guitarlessonsnottingham.co.uk/2025/11/15/learn-guitar-in-nottingham-with-rob-greco-from-professional-session-musician-to-expert-teacher/ Guitar Lessons in Nottingham with Rob Greco – From Professional Musician to Expert Tutor Looking for guitar lessons in Nottingham that actually make a difference? I’m Rob Greco, a professional musician and dedicated guitar teacher with years of experience performing, recording, and teaching students of all levels. Whether your goal is to master rock riffs, fingerstyle techniques, blues solos, jazz improvisation, or write your own songs, my lessons are designed to help you achieve it. My Journey as a Musician and Educator I started my career as a professional musician, performing live, recording sessions, and working with a variety of artists. I’ve done session work for Sirkud Recording Studios and worked with De Montfort University, sitting on panels assessing applicants for music degree programs. I’ve also taught second-year degree stud...
Post a Comment
Read more