Petrucci Guitar Tech REVEALS Setup | Guitar Tech Tips | Ep. 47 | Thomann

John Petrucci's guitar tech, Maddi explains us how John likes his guitars set up.
This is an in-depth setup video with all the infos you need and some cool stories on top.
Grab your guitar, some tools and a coffee and enjoy the video!

John Petrucci interview:    • John Petrucci | Dream Theater | Part ...  
John Petrucci live rig:    • John Petrucci Guitar Rig | Dream Thea...  
Truss rod setup video:    • How to adjust the truss rod | Guitar ...  
Intonation setup video:    • String Intonation: In tune across the...  

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Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction
1:26 First thing about guitar setups
2:51 How long does Maddi work for Dream Theater
3:28 Let's change the strings | Which gauge?
7:05 How Maddi cleans the guitar
8:47 STORY | Dream Theater is in the studio
9:18 How to put on the new strings
13:53 String stretching
16:31 STORY | Some players like their guitars dirty
18:27 STORY | Liquid Tension Experiment in the studio
19:49 The guitar setup: tune and stretch again
22:11 Setup: check the bridge
22:33 John's string action and neck relief preference
26:53 Truss rod adjustment
32:18 Slight bridge saddle adjustment
33:05 John's guitars are like Formula 1 cars
36:18 Intonation setup
39:35 Bridge balance setup
42:09 How often do you change strings
43:57 It's time for a test ride
44:39 Who's guitar tech do you want to see next?

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