The most important service that a guitarist or bassist needs is a good instrument setup. Your instrument will play easier, be in tune better, and work just as it is supposed to. Our 7 point standard setup includes the following work:

1. adjust the action (the distance from the strings to the fretboard): Great action allows for easier playing with no buzzes or extraneous noises.

2. adjust intonation: properly adjusted intonation allows the guitar to be in tune with itself up and down the neck.

3. check electronics: for many guitars and basses, the internal wiring can contain less than ideal components, faulty switches, or worn jacks. We replace any switches, jacks, and potentiometers to the proper values, all in a cleanly laid out arrangement.

4. Pickup height adjustment: the proper pickup height allows for the most balanced tone between all settings, with just the right amount of output.

5. Complete cleaning: we clean the guitar from top to bottom, making the guitar look like it just came from the factory.

6. Restringing: using your preference of string brand and gauge, all of the adjustments listed above are made relative to your string choice.

7. Final inspection: most of all it has to play great.

If you have never had setup work performed professionally, come down so you can see, hear, and feel the difference. For those with valuable vintage and custom instruments, we will consult with you before replacing any hardware or electronics.

For more information, bring by your guitar or bass and see what we can do for you. You can also email us.