Setting Up Your Electric Guitar When buying a new electric guitar you’d probably think that it would be in top-notch playing condition as soon as you pull it out of the box. And while every MusicYo guitar goes through a rigorous 19 point set-up before shipping, the fact remains that your new guitar is made of wood…..and wood moves! Temperature and humidity both effect wood and by the time your guitar gets to you it may need a minor adjustment or two. Additionally, as your guitar ages, you may have to perform periodic adjustments in order to keep your guitar in good playing condition. This is normal. Not only for MusicYo guitars, but in general, for all guitars. The following tips concern general, basic set-up…however, if you are not sure of what is being described here or are not sure of your capability to carry out the instructions, do yourself a favor and take your axe to a qualified guitar technician.