Setting Up the Little Jam for the Finale

Well my friends, the Little Jam project is almost complete! In this episode, we take this once dead-on-arrival marketplace rescue through its final setup before the BIG finale. From neck relief and string action to intonation, nut work, pickup height, and tuning stability, we’re walking through the entire TRAIN(S) setup process step-by-step. Along the way we talk shielding, noisy high-gain presets, nut slot cleanup, pickup adjustment, and whether this little guitar can finally become the rock-and-roll machine we hoped it could be. Whether you’re learning basic guitar setup techniques or just hanging out for another Little Jam adventure, grab your snacks and pull up a chair at the workbench. Tools & Parts: Furniture Repair Markers https://amzn.to/4dcJNna FLEOR Alnico 5 Hot Dual Rail Humbucker https://amzn.to/4uHNZRG MusicNomad Truss Rod Gauge https://amzn.to/3R8csky MusicNomad String Action Gauge https://amzn.to/4u3jqpw MusicNomad Nut Height Gauge https://amzn.to/4dIujas MusicNomad Diamond Files https://amzn.to/4wy1cOI Guitar Nut Files https://amzn.to/4ut2nh3 Stewmac Pocket File https://amzn.to/4wAmhIn Big Bends Nut Sauce https://amzn.to/4tDn7kB String Retainer Bar https://amzn.to/4dFLBoK Solo Pickup Clearance Gauge https://www.solomusicgear.com/product/pickup-clearance-height-gauge/ 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. Timestamps 0:00 Intro – The Little Jam Lives 0:31 Getting Ready for the Final Setup 0:56 What Changed Since the Last Video 1:36 Why I Used Non-Locking Tuners 2:01 Installing the String Retainer Bar 2:31 Shielding Work & Noise Issues 3:26 High Gain, Noise Gates & Distortion Talk 4:03 New Neck Installed on Little Jam 4:28 Tuning Stability Problems 4:55 The “TRAINS” Setup Method Explained 5:22 Checking Neck Relief 6:07 Using the Music Nomad Truss Rod Gauge 7:06 Setting String Action 8:47 Checking Intonation 9:33 Saddle Adjustment Explained 10:11 Nut Slot Height & Tuning Stability 11:30 Using Nut Height Gauges 12:46 Nut Intonation Check 13:19 Cleaning & Widening Nut Slots 14:54 Proper Nut Slot Angle Tips 15:31 Retuning After Nut Work 16:34 Reflections on the Little Jam Build 17:41 Shoutout to the Guitar Community 18:36 Cleaning Up the Nut Edges 19:09 West Creek John 5 Discussion 20:22 Final Nut Slot Adjustments 20:54 Setting Pickup Height 21:41 Why Pickup Height Matters 22:28 Little Jam Has Been “TRAINED” 22:49 Big Bends Nut Sauce Time 23:22 Special Thanks to the Pit Crew & Jacks 23:40 The Big Finale Is Coming 24:03 Rock Machine or Total Mess? The "Little JAM" - Mystery Guitar Rescue (Playlist) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ3Q4r0RSTZTwCZ2OfixMYVk ____ Shoutouts: @2Yards (Yard) @MadHatter_77 (Malichi) @RJsCave (RJ) @TimRock1269 (BBM) @TonJager (Brant) @j-mansgearcave (Jay) @MusicNomadCare 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 #GuitarSetup #GuitarRepair #GuitarRescue #ElectricGuitar #GuitarTech #DIYGuitar #MarketplaceFind #GuitarRestoration #GuitarWorkshop #RockAndRoll #MusicNomad #GuitarMaintenance