DIY Guitar Setup: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Beginners

1. Check neck relief with a capo and feeler gauge at the 7th–8th fret.
2. Adjust truss rod in small increments (1/8 turn), let it settle.
3. Set action at bridge to taste without buzzing.
4. Set intonation: match fretted 12th‑fret note to the harmonic.
5. Recheck pickup height and playability.