1992 Squier Strat (made in Korea) Guitar Rescue - Setup | TRAIN Method Explained

Today we take the old 1992 Squier Strat (made in Korea) through a full setup using the TRAIN method: Tune, Relief, Action, Intonation, and Nut… plus one extra step for pickup height. We install replacement tuners, dial in the neck relief, set the action for clean playing, check intonation, lubricate the nut slots, and finish things off by adjusting pickup height. Along the way we talk guitars, setup philosophy, player preference, old Squier mod platforms, and life. If you have an old Strat sitting around that needs some love, this one may give you a few ideas for your next project. Tools used: MusicNomad Truss Rod Gauge https://amzn.to/4nnJTf4 MusicNomad Nut Height Gauge https://amzn.to/4tsFetE Big Bends Nut Sauce https://amzn.to/4eFSrvu Solo Pickup Clearance Height Gauge https://www.solomusicgear.com/product/pickup-clearance-height-gauge/ The channel I mentioned and link to the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOrMH0A5JQ4 Timestamps 1:44 Overview of the 1992 Korean Squier Strat project 2:18 Replacement tuners and string trees 2:45 Electronics and pickup discussion 3:10 Strap button repair and CA glue mishap 3:42 Setup plans and workbench invitation 4:06 Setup tools and TE’s Response strings 5:48 Introducing the TRAIN setup method 6:36 What TRAIN stands for 7:15 Tuning the guitar 7:26 Checking neck relief 9:33 Setting string action 11:32 Intonation explained 12:21 Checking nut height and nut slot condition 13:59 Applying nut sauce lubrication 14:51 Thoughts on string action and setup preferences 16:46 Setting pickup height 18:20 Why setup specs are player preference 19:29 Thoughts on old Squier Strats as mod platforms 21:04 Final thoughts and wrap-up ____ @TeaseGuitars (Torsten) @ARTcustomGuitars (the channel I mentioned) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarSetup #SquierStrat #Stratocaster #GuitarRepair #GuitarModding #ElectricGuitar #DIYGuitar #GuitarTech #TedTalksGuitarsAndLife #GuitarWorkshop #fender