AKLOT Soltone Telecaster Setup: Using the TRAIN Method

Welcome back to the workbench, everybody! Today on Ted Talks Guitars and Life, we are diving into the setup for the Aklot Soltone Series Telecaster. This purple Telly has been a fun journey so far, and for about $200, it comes with a massive bundle of gear. But as we know, a guitar is only as good as its setup! I’m not a professional tech, but I’m walking you through the TRAIN protocol—a fantastic, easy-to-follow method to get any guitar playing comfortably. The Setup Journey: T (Tune): Stretching out the D'Addario 10s. R (Relief): Checking the neck straightness with a few simple tools (and a handy pick trick). A (Action): Getting that string height right where I like it. I (Intonation): Ensuring the 12th fret notes are ringing true. N (Nut): Lubing the slots with some Nut Sauce to keep everything smooth. Emergency Fix: We had an unexpected "moment" with a string tree barrel falling apart! Stick around to see how we handled that impromptu upgrade. Video Timestamps 1:01 The Aklot Soltone Series Specs 1:38 Explaining the TRAIN Method 2:57 Understanding String Gauge & Order 3:22 T - Tuning Up 4:49 R - Checking Neck Relief 8:10 A - Setting the Action 10:45 I - Dialing in Intonation 12:55 N - Nut Action & Height 15:40 Lubing the Nut Slots 17:34 Emergency! Bridge Barrel Repair 22:45 Surprise Upgrade Complete 23:20 Adjusting Pickup Height 24:52 Final Setup Wrap-Up About the Soltone Series: For $208, you get the guitar, a gig bag, strap, tuner, and more. It’s a lot of guitar for the money, but it definitely benefits from a little love at the workbench. Community is Everything: Life is too short not to be surrounded by good folks who champion you. Special thanks to Jeremy (https://www.youtube.com/@StringsnPucks) Vic (https://www.youtube.com/@GuitarMedic-CANADA) Casey (https://www.youtube.com/@String_Pickers) and Sparky (https://www.youtube.com/@sparkyguitars971) for the parts and the constant encouragement! Join the Pit Crew: If you dig what I’m doing, please Like and Subscribe. Let’s keep talking guitars and life! ____ 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. 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 #AklotSoltone #GuitarSetup #Telecaster #BudgetGuitar #GuitarMaintenance #TedTalksGuitarsAndLife #SoltoneSeries #GuitarRepair