Setups While You Wait
Whether you just got a shiny new guitar or you’ve been playing a beloved vintage instrument for years, a proper setup is essential for optimizing playability, sound quality, and overall performance.
I offer setups while you wait, and each one begins with a thorough inspection and a repair estimate if any issues are discovered. Once the old strings are removed, I’ll clean and condition the fretboard, then clean and polish the body, neck, and all hardware.
A standard setup involves adjusting the truss rod for proper neck relief, setting the action height at the bridge and nut, adjusting the pickup height for optimal output, and finally adjusting the intonation to ensure accurate tuning across the entire fretboard. Of course, the process varies a bit for acoustics, 12-strings, and Floyd Rose equipped guitars, among others. You can get a full estimate before scheduling your appointment.
To ensure you leave happy with the work I’ve done, I’ll ask you to play your guitar or bass so I can make any necessary adjustments to optimize the instrument for your style and touch.
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Common Repairs
My goal is to restore playability, tone, and value while offering honest diagnostics, clear pricing, and quality parts.
Frets: Dress, level, crown, or replace worn frets to remove buzzes, dead spots, and improve sustain.
Nut: File or replace the nut for proper string height, spacing, and tuning stability.
Electronics: Clean pots and switches, re-solder loose connections, replace pickups, pots, jacks, or output sockets for noise-free operation.
Hardware: Replace or tighten tuning machines, tremelo, string tree, and other parts due breakage or wear to improve playability.
Structural: Repair cracks with cleat, neck resets to correct severe angle/fit issues, pull & reglue lifted acoustic bridge, glue up loose bracing.
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Unleash New Sounds
I offer a variety of mods to enhance your instruments sound and playability. For instance, replacing stock pickups with higher-quality or different types can achieve a desired tone. Similarly, replacing stock pots and capacitors can enhance clarity, dynamics, and reduce noise. Other electronic components like coil taps, phase switches, or push-pull pots can also be used to customize the tone and functionality.
Replacing your stock tremolo with a higher-quality or different type can improve tone, sustain, and tuning stability. The same goes for replacing a plastic nut with TUSQ or bone, and upgrading the bridge and saddles.
I can also help with cosmetic mods like custom pickguards, knobs, and switch tips, or installing strap locks to prevent accidental drops.
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Your Dream Guitar or Bass
While I don’t build hand-crafted boutique instruments, I can assist you in creating a semi-custom guitar or bass that won’t be found on any guitar store wall.
Working closely with you, we’ll design the guitar of your dreams using a Warmoth or Precision Guitar neck and body, and Blues Creek or StewMac acoustic kits, allowing us to bring your unique vision to life. We’ll meticulously select every component, from the tailpiece to the string tree, to build a truly exceptional instrument that meets your specific needs and playing style. You can expect only the highest quality components, such as Hipshot, Gotoh, and Schaller tuners and bridges; Fralin, Lollar, and Seymour Duncan pickups; and CTS, Switchcraft, and AllParts electronics, to name a few, ensuring a truly exceptional playing experience.
Let’s build something awesome!