Guitar Maintenance: Setting Guitar Action (ELI5)

Struggling with strings that feel too high, buzzing frets, or just an overall “meh” playing experience? The secret is in your action setup—and in this video, we’ll show you exactly how to dial it in on a Strat-style guitar.

We’ll cover step by step:

How to measure string height the right way
Adjusting saddle height for a smooth, buzz-free feel
Balancing playability with tone (because too low isn’t always better!)
Pro tips to keep your Strat comfortable across the whole neck

Perfect for beginner players tired of fighting their guitars, and aspiring guitar techs wanting to build setup skills—this is the must-see guide to making a Strat-style guitar play like a dream.

Grab your guitar, an Alen Wrench set, and maybe a String Action Gauge—by the end of this video, you’ll know how to set your action for comfort, clarity, and maximum playability.

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Time Stamp:
00:00 - Intro
00:27 - Overview
01:00 - Shameless Plug
01:45 - What is Action and why it matters
02:47 - Tools Needed
11:01 - Become an Action Hero - Setting the Action
19:58 - Illustrating the String Action Gauge
22:56 - Illustrating the Saddles
26:00 - Understanding Radius of a guitar
27:13 - Options for setting the A, D, G, & B string heights
34:45 - Recap
36:08 - Closing