The time has come to set "Stewie" up! In this episode of Ted Talks Guitars and Life, we are diving deep into the setup phase of the StewMac T-Style guitar kit. I’m walking through every step of the TRAIN methodology—a systematic approach to getting a guitar workbench-ready. Setting up a kit can be intimidating, but it isn’t rocket science. From checking neck relief to dialing in the intonation on a 3-saddle bridge, I’m showing you the exact steps I take to get everything aligned and ready. Grab your snacks—I always suggest a Diet Coke and some popcorn—and let’s get into the setup! Timestamps 1:56 Top-loading bridge tips: Protecting your finish 3:46 Encouragement: Why you should do your own tech work 5:53 Guitars and Life Theme Song 6:43 Bench work: Aligning the bridge and neck 10:11 Breaking Down the TRAIN Method 11:23 T - Tune: Getting to pitch and workbench setup 12:51 R - Relief: Measuring neck straightness (Old school vs. Gauges) 15:52 A - Action: Setting string height for a "thumper" 17:21 I - Intonation: "Close enough for rock and roll" 22:28 Setting pickup height to prevent magnetic pull 24:02 N - Nut: Filing and cleaning the nut slots 27:52 Final workbench thoughts Resources for Your Build: The Full "Stewie" Build Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ1iL_jqhsHqalApbtOgHsRE Featured Channel (Aaron): https://www.youtube.com/@AOsAreaofOperations ____ 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 #TRAINmethod #StewMac #DIYGuitar #Telecaster #TStyle #GuitarTech #GuitarsAndLife #StewieBuild

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