Guitar & bass set-ups
The basics set-up $50 shop fee
Clean, polish frets, re-string, check action, nut, check out bridge, check electronics & input jack. set intonation for desired tuning. Don't let your guitar go un-cared for. Frets, bridges and electronics need love every now and then. We can polish the nickel, chrome, gold or any other metal finish to look better.
Fret sprouts $60 shop fee
We all have had the problem with a guitars neck shrinking and the frets start hanging over the edges of the neck. We can fix that so it's more comfortable to play. We also can round off the binding or fretboard to give it a more broke in feel.
The finer points Set-up includes above basic set-up along with $80 shop fee
1st fret tuning and intonation? Check your guitar to see if your 1st fret fretted notes are in tune. Most are out, if you fret a low E string on 1st fret in standard tuning it should register F. Most go towards F#.
we can fine tune your nut to play and be more in tune.
Specializing in Floyd Rose/Kahler Tremolo systems modifications and adjustments $50 shop fee
We can re-furbish/replace parts on your Floyd Rose like corroded saddles, locked up saddle blocks, stripped out fasteners. Modify with brass block and colored parts to look unique.
Want to modify your guitar or change pick-ups $60 shop fee
Want to modify, we got you're back. Push-pull pots for single coil tap, change pick-ups, want a new pickguard. Upgrade your tuners to locking. change out your Floyd Rose or Trem.
40-point inspection of instrument on all set-ups
We go over every aspect of your instrument from the basics to the finer points to make it the best it can be for you. Something simple like you're string tree being the wrong height could affect tuning. Are your pick-ups at the correct height for your style of playing?
The shop fee's are starting points depending on time/labor/parts that fee can vary.
Guitar/bass/amp/gig tips
Guitar tech tips
Acoustic tech tips
Acoustic tech tips
Change strings regularly to play and stay in tune. Stretch them out while connected to tuner and stretch until they don't change or go flat. Find your gauge of string and stick with it each time you change & buy. Wipe your strings off after playing. Have a pro set-up your guitar to your liking. Take care of your instrument so it will last longer.
Acoustic tech tips
Acoustic tech tips
Acoustic tech tips
Keep your acoustic guitar in a good place, not in direct sunlight by the window. guitars /fingerboards and necks dry out due to our naturally harsh dry conditions. Change strings regularly and moisten finger board as needed. Get a humidifier for your guitar room if possible.
Bass tech tips
Acoustic tech tips
Clean your bass strings after playing and they will last a lot longer. Check your intonation for the current tuning you are using mostly. Standard or half-step down. Check your intonation on your first fret to make sure your nut is cut correctly and in tune.
Guitar amp tips
Things to check before gig
Start with everything at halfway up (12 o'clock) except master volume. Turn off all built-in effects off at this time. Depending on clean or dirty sound add gain/drive into sound. Dial your master up until it's too loud, then back off a bit that everyone can live with. Then slowly introduce any effects you are going to use modestly.
FX tips
Things to check before gig
Things to check before gig
FX should always be thought of as an addition to your existing sound or tone. You never want the effects to take over your dry signal. So always run your effects low at first and then ease them into your sound. Effects loops are always best for reverbs/delays on guitars. Make sure you have correct power adaptor and it's not humming or buzzing because of incorrect voltage/current.
Things to check before gig
Things to check before gig
Things to check before gig
Check all your gear early the day before or the of your gig, make sure you have spare strings, cables and anything that is crucial. Best to pack the night before leaving. Have a spare or back-up plan for amps/modelers/crucial pedals if possible. Small amp heads are cheap and a great save. Check your cable, pedalboard, guitars/basses and amps out like you're playing the show or rehearsal.