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Set Ups

Repairs & Mods

Fretwork

 The traditional full set up: 

 

  • Clean all hardware and electronics.  
  • Condition fretboard.  
  • Polish frets and spot level up to three frets if required.  
  • Adjust neck relief
  • Set 12th fret action
  • check and adjust nut height
  • Set intonation 
  • Set pickup height 
  • Clean and wax body.


Set Ups cost £50 including Strings

Fretwork

Repairs & Mods

Fretwork

The foundation for any guitar to  play it's best is level frets, so that action can be set however you like it without buzzes or choking.   


Whether a first step for a brand new guitar (very few manufacturers do it at the factory) or to rejuvenate a worn guitar, my Fret Dress

process will bring your guitar back to its best and incudes:


  • Neck 

The foundation for any guitar to  play it's best is level frets, so that action can be set however you like it without buzzes or choking.   


Whether a first step for a brand new guitar (very few manufacturers do it at the factory) or to rejuvenate a worn guitar, my Fret Dress

process will bring your guitar back to its best and incudes:


  • Neck straightened
  • Frets levelled
  • Frets re-crowned
  • Fret ends dressed
  • Frets polished 
  • Full Set Up


Fret Dress prices from £100


Refrets with new frets start from £200 but can have many variables (binding, finished maple boards, stainless steel frets, Gibson nibs, etc)   so please call to discuss your requirements



Repairs & Mods

Repairs & Mods

Repairs & Mods

I can do most jobs on an electric or acoustic guitar or bass, and will be happy to discuss whatever you have in mind.  Typical work I do includes:


  • Rewiring
  • Pickup Replacement
  • Pot, Switch or jack replacement
  • Nut replacement
  • Fitting new or upgraded components
  • Replacing Nuts
  • Partscaster assembly


Please note I do not currently have the facilities to 

I can do most jobs on an electric or acoustic guitar or bass, and will be happy to discuss whatever you have in mind.  Typical work I do includes:


  • Rewiring
  • Pickup Replacement
  • Pot, Switch or jack replacement
  • Nut replacement
  • Fitting new or upgraded components
  • Replacing Nuts
  • Partscaster assembly


Please note I do not currently have the facilities to do major refinish work.


I work off a minimum charge of £25 then £25 per hour thereafter plus the cost of any parts or materials


For some examples of the kind of work id do, here is a playlist on my YouTube channel


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Alan's Guitar Shack

07771 943580 alan@alansguitarshack.com

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