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DIY: How to Set Up and Intonate an Acoustic Guitar

PG's Andy Ellis talks with guitar repairman and setup technician John

LeVan of LeVan's Guitar Services in Nashville, TN, about how to properly

set up and intonate a flattop acoustic guitar.

John LeVan
By John LeVanMar 13, 2012
John LeVan

John LeVan has written five guitar repair books published by Mel Bay. His best seller, Guitar Setup, Maintenance & Repair, is a hands-on guide with a forward by Bob Taylor. John also authored PG’s Guitar Shop 101 column, hosted several PG DIY videos, and is an authorized warranty technician trainer for Taylor Guitars. To learn more about John’s repair and restoration workshops for players, technicians, and retail employees, visit guitarservices.com.

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PG's Andy Ellis talks with guitar repairman and setup technician John LeVan of LeVan's Guitar Services in Nashville, TN, about how to properly set up and intonate a flattop acoustic guitar. This video is a complementery piece that goes along with an already existing print feature (complete with step-by-step instructions and photos) that is in Premier Guitar's April 2012 issue.

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