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Get that "brand new guitar" feeling again!
It's more than a setup. It's a rejuvenation. I tune, tighten and polish every part of your instrument until I would be happy playing it on stage myself. No exceptions.
Detailed instrument inspection & fine measurements
Frets & fingerboard cleaned, polished & burnished
Relentless action adjustments for the most balanced feel
Improve tuning stability & dialed-in intonation
Electronic components tested, cleaned & tightened
Test, repair and/or replace the output jack
Measure, level and adjust pickups for balanced output
Exhaustive cleaning & polishing to beautify and preserve
50-Point Setup Checklist
50-Point Setup Checklist
This is the detailed checklist (revised 7/16/25) I use for every guitar and bass that comes through my shop. I check off what's done and cross out what doesn't apply. You'll find notes (by number) for anything you should know about your instrument.
Some of it may seem obvious or trivial, but rarely do I see a guitar where all the nuts and screws are tight. You'd be surprised how impactful a really complete maintenance job can be to the playability and enjoyment of your guitar.
Setup Add-Ons
Some guitars require a little more than a setup. I do my best to diagnose extra issues during drop-off, but sometimes I need to reach out when I get into the job.
FRET WORK
FRET WORK
Sometimes frets need a more complete makeover with a level, crown & dress. This addresses fret height, shape and sharpness.
EXTRA CLEANING
EXTRA CLEANING
Guitars can get pretty dusty and grungy from sweat and finger oils. That's no problem, but does require some extra effort!
RESTORATION
RESTORATION
Guitars with rusty parts and/or really crusty, grungy dirt may need extensive cleaning or light restoration. No problem!
CUSTOM NUT
CUSTOM NUT
Sometimes the nut has become too worn for repair, and a brand new nut is shaped and fitted.
CUSTOM SADDLE
CUSTOM SADDLE
Poorly fit saddles can damage your bridge. Shaping and fitting a new saddle is an inexpensive fix.
FLOYD ROSE
FLOYD ROSE
Complex bridges, like Floyd Rose® tremolo systems, add time and complexity to setups.
ARCHTOPS
ARCHTOPS
Detached guitar bridges have to positioned carefully to balance action and intonation.
STRINGS
STRINGS
I maintain inventory of "light" strings for electric, acoustic, classical & bass guitars!
RUSH JOBS!
RUSH JOBS!
Got a gig? Recording date? Birthday? Whatever the rush, I can usually accomodate it.
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