Has your guitar been sitting a little too quietly in its case? If you are in Calgary and your guitar has not had a proper setup in a while, this is for you. In this short guide on guitar setup Calgary players can rely on, here are a few quick tips to get your fingers moving again.
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Keep it in reach. Leave it on a stand, not tucked away in the case. You will play more if you see it every day.
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Stand the hell up. Try playing standing once in a while to get used to balance and posture. It feels different in a good way and gets you closer to how you will actually play at rehearsals or gigs.
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Set one small weekly goal. A riff, a tricky chord change, or just five minutes a day. Small stuff, done often, builds up fast.
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Do not wait for an hour. Short, regular sessions beat long, infrequent ones. Ten minutes most days is better than one big Sunday session.
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Play songs you actually like. Obvious, but powerful. Pick a deep cut or album track if you are stuck, not just the same three “classics” everyone learns.
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New strings. Fresh tone, better feel, more inspiration. It is a simple upgrade that can make the guitar feel new again. If you are not sure how to change strings cleanly, these guides are a good start Acoustic | Electric.
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Get a tune up. A tired setup makes you fight the guitar. If you are searching for guitar setup Calgary players actually recommend, it usually means you are already fed up with how it feels.
But really. Just pick the guitar up, create a routine, pick a song to learn, kiss and make up and get playing the thing you know you love.
When a guitar setup will help
If you are looking for guitar setup Calgary wide, this is the kind of work we do all day in the shop, visit us at Guitar O.R. and we can:
- Clean and oil the fingerboard
- Adjust the truss rod and intonation
- Dial in pickup height and saddle spacing
- Check for glue or brace issues (especially on acoustics)
- Improve tuning stability and eliminate buzz
Most importantly, it will make it feel like your guitar again
If your guitar has not had a setup this year, you will feel the difference right away. It is one of the best ways to enjoy playing more and get inspired again.
Contact us to book in your setup.
Thanks,
Jarin and Guitar O.R. Crew
(With some backup from Jack and Juno)
P.S. If your strings feel like cheese wire and your action’s climbing like a mountain goat. Yeah, it’s time to call Dr. Jarin and the team, before your guitar packs up and moves out!