Ever Picked Up a Guitar and Felt Something Was... Off?

Maybe the action is too high, making it hard to play. Or perhaps the intonation is out of tune, making those high chords sound a little off-key. You might even be dealing with buzzing strings in certain spots along the neck, throwing off your whole sound.

At this point, you might be tempted to grab a screwdriver and start tweaking things on your own, adjusting the action, intonation, and neck relief—hoping to magically stumble upon the perfect settings without being quite sure if you're improving things or making them worse.

Or, you could take it to a guitar tech at a big-name store, shell out $75 or $100, and hope they dial in your guitar just the way you want it to play. But let's be real, they might not take the time to really get it right.

What if, instead of relying on someone else, you could learn to do it yourself and dial in your own guitar to play exactly the way you like it? No more guesswork or expensive visits to the shop. With the right process, you can take control of your setup and transform your guitar into an instrument that feels great and plays perfectly.

That’s what Guitar Setup Mastery is all about.

With Guitar Setup Mastery, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to take control of your guitar’s performance—because no one understands what you want better than you do.

Do you want to learn to setup your guitar like a seasoned Luthier?

With Guitar Setup Mastery, you'll be able to do it in no time.

Learn to adjust truss rod, action, intonation and much more.

Expert teacher, Eric Petrus, will teach you everything there is to know about guitar setups.

Whether you have an acoustic or electric, this course will help.

It's time your instrument reached it's peak condition all year.

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What's In The Course

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  • Structured Learning Path: Each course is broken down into modules that cover all aspects of guitar setups and repairs, from basic to advanced techniques.

  • Hands-On Demonstrations: The lessons include detailed demonstrations, showing exactly how to perform essential tasks like truss rod adjustments, fret polishing, bridge adjustments and more.

  • Practical Support: Students gain access to a wealth of resources, including video replays they can revisit anytime and a private support group where they can ask questions, share experiences, and get feedback from both peers and you.

  • Comprehensive Skill Development: You learn the exact skills needed to perform professional-level setups and repairs on their own guitars. This eliminates the need to spend hundreds of dollars repeatedly on professional services, allowing students to save money over time.

  • Essential Tool Lists: You're provided with budget-friendly tool recommendations, ensuring you don’t feel burdened by the need to purchase expensive equipment. The bare-bones tool list helps you get started with minimal up front investment.

  • Damage-free Techniques: I only teach tried-and-tested methods that protect your guitar while allowing you to practice and gain confidence. I also guide you on setting up a safe, effective workstation, even in small spaces, so you can work without worry. With the right approach and support, you'll develop the skills you need, free from the fear of making costly mistakes.

What Students Are Saying

5 star rating

Outstanding

Jeff Schultz

Excellent content. Very informative and helpful information.

Excellent content. Very informative and helpful information.

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5 star rating

great

Cory Cardenas

very informative

very informative

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5 star rating

Very enlightening

Jeff Schultz

I knew about some of the topic already although it went quite in depth and was very helpful.

I knew about some of the topic already although it went quite in depth and was very helpful.

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Will it work for you? You Bet...

I taught students of guitar repair how to use the Setup Mastery System. They've gotten results and given the course 100% positive reviews

“This course is a very good course not only for beginners, but for musicians that are wanting to work on their own guitars. Eric goes into good detail on how to do each task in the course. The information I took from tis course will be a great help in me meeting my goals. I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to keep your equipment spot on.”

Danny Mans

“ I have been building guitars and learning setups thanks to your class. I have been greatly helped with the information you have provided in your class for setup and maintenance of guitars. All in all, I think you have done a great job putting together the information for the course and in the demos. I can see myself going back and replaying parts of the course in the future.”

Thomas Preshong

“This course has taught me new skills to add to what I have already learned. Eric is to the point and is there to answer any questions you may have. I can't be more pleased with this course. Thank You Eric for taking the time to put this together. You are a great tech and teacher. Keep up the great work!”

Shane Johns

“The core concepts are so simplified that I can believe that anyone, even with no knowledge at guitar tech, can be highly confident in achieving success in Guitar repair. The course is very well constructed. ”

Martin Luciano

“ I can’t say enough about the value of the course content, it’s absolutely stellar, and the ongoing support is just as good. As a guitar picker myself, I’ve been able to greatly improve the playability of my own instruments while honing my skills. Bottom line, I HIGHLY recommend the course for anyone wanting to gain real-world knowledge ”

Jay Vance

“ Eric does a great job of centralizing all the info and guiding you through each procedure, both with pre-recorded lessons and live sessions (which are available to rewatch later). Also, I found the lists of recommended tools very helpful. ”

Joel Pearson

“I found the course interesting, informative & fun! The Bass Guitar section was particularly helpful in getting the best from my Basses. The acoustic guitar section was very informative and I hope to be able to put some of the lessons learnt into practice…”

Cliff Whitefoot

“Thank you so much for your course!!!! You have given me a Huge set of ____ to go after my Passion!!!! I will forever be indebted to You!  ”

Blair Feher

Course curriculum

    1. Before we begin..

    2. Join The Private Facebook Group

    3. Course Downloads and PDFs

    1. Start Here: Support

    2. Your To Do List This Week

    3. Picking Out Tools ( Video)

    4. The Safe Setup

    5. The Setup Workflow Electric Guitar (Overview)

    6. Acoustic and Classical Guitar Setups versus Electric Guitar Setups

    7. Week 1/ 9/26 Guitar Setup Mastery Live

    1. Initial Assessment

    2. Fret Polishing

    3. Fretboard Maintenance

    4. Cleaning Electronics

    5. Stringing a Guitar

    6. Stretching Strings

    7. 10/3 Week 2 Live

    8. General Maintenance Survey

    1. Measuring Neck Relief

    2. Adjusting The Truss Rod

    3. Measuring Action At The 17th Fret

    4. Adjusting Bridge Saddles on a Stratocaster

    5. Measuring and Adjusting Action At The Bridge PRS Guitar

    6. Adjusting Springs on a tremolo style guitar.

    7. Week 3 Guitar Setup Mastery Live 10/10

    8. Measurements and Adjustments Survey

    1. Intonation Mastery

    2. Setting Pickup Heights and Adjusting Volume

    3. Final Adjustments & Playing By Feel

    4. Checking For Buzzes On A Stratocaster

    5. Guitar Nut Slots and Acoustic Bridge Saddles

    6. What If The Guitar Still Isn't Playing Right?

    7. Week 4, October 17th Live

    8. Intonation and Play By Feel Survey

    1. Acoustic Setup Introduction

    2. Acoustic Fret Polishing

    3. Acoustic Fretboard Oil

    4. Acoustic Truss Rod Adjustment and Play By Feel

    5. Checking For Buzzes on A Martin

    6. Removing A Nut

    7. Sanding The Bottom of a nut

    8. Acoustic Setup Survey

    9. Sanding the Bottom of a Bridge Saddle to Lower Action

About this course

  • $27.00
  • 82 lessons
  • 16 hours of video content