Set up differences/jazz and classical players

[Bob Branstetter]

Originally Posted by Ken Smith

Fingerboard planing or replacing is a bit more than a set-up. I regard set-up as nut, bridge height etc. FB planing etc, is more of a repair to me to correct movement in the neck OR undesired cambering from a previous luthier. Sometimes it is just not how you want it.

I have always considered dressing/planning of the fingerboard to be an integral part of any setup. If the fingerboard is not right to begin with, IMO, it would be a total waste of time to do anything meaningful to the nut or bridge. I can't start to count how many times I've had people call me and tell me that they want the "action" lowered and "all the is needed is to lowering the nut and bridge". 95 times out of a 100, the "real" problem is with the fingerboard.