Play Right Guitar
Setup and Modification
We make your guitar play right
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Our Services
I provide a variety of services to help you make your guitar play exactly the way you want it to. If you're not sure what you need I'm happy to talk through any issues you're having and your preferences to make a recommendation to suit your circumstances and budget.
I have 15+ years of experience setting up and customizing guitars combined with 6+ years professional experience as a mechanical engineer, so your instrument will be in good hands. My experience has given me a high level of technical understanding of guitars and electronics so please let me know your crazy project ideas! Please note: I specialize only in electric guitar and bass.
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String Change - $15
Clean guitar and install a new set of strings. Not sure what to buy? I'm happy to help you choose the perfect set! You can bring your own strings to me, or I can provide them for additional cost.
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Full Setup - $50
A full setup on your electric guitar or bass. Includes: cleaning your guitar, string change, a full inspection including tightening any loose jacks or hardware, Adjusting the truss rod, setting the action, and intonation. You can bring your own strings to me, or I can provide them for additional cost.
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Pickup Installation - Starting at $75
I will install a new set of pickups on your guitar. Includes: cleaning your guitar, pickup installation, wiring, and string change. You can bring your own pickups and strings to me, or I can provide them for additional cost. Not sure what pickups to choose? I'm happy to consult with you to help you pick out the perfect set! Want to do something crazy or unique with the wiring? I can help create a custom wiring scheme just for you, check out our custom wiring service.
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Custom Wiring - Starting at $100
I will create a custom wiring schematic just for you based on your preference. Includes: cleaning your guitar, pickup installation, custom wiring, and string change. You can bring your own pickups, electronic components, and strings to me, or I can provide them for additional cost. Not sure what pickups to get? I'm happy to consult you to help you pick the perfect set! Please call me to discuss your ideas.
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Kit Guitar Assembly - Starting at $200
I will assemble all parts for your kit guitar to take it from a pile of parts to your perfect instrument. Includes: assembling the guitar (bolt on neck only), installing all hardware, installing the pickups, wiring, full setup, and filing the nut. All parts, hardware, pickups, electronics, and strings provided by you, or I can provide some items at additional cost. Not sure what to choose? I'm happy to consult with you to help you pick out the perfect components. Does not include painting or finishing.
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Misc. Services - $15 Each add-on to full setup
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File Nut - $35 | I will file the nut on your guitar to achieve the perfect action at the top of the neck.
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Polish Frets - $35 | I will polish your frets to keep your guitar feeling smooth and prevent unnecessary friction.
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Adjust Pickup Height - $15 | I will set the height of your pickups to the recommended manufacturer setting or your own specification.
OUR STORY
Ever since I started playing guitar over 15 years ago, I loved making my instruments unique and my own. This passion, along with over 6 years of professional experience as a mechanical engineer, took me down a path to learn everything from general maintenance, modifications, and eventually assembling my own instruments and making custom wiring schematics to achieve unique and versatile sounds.
My mission is to use the skills I've learned and the tools I acquired along the way to help others perfect their instruments as well. Making your guitar play exactly the way you want it to can be a difficult and expensive process, so I'm happy to offer my services at a more budget-friendly cost than most luthier shops.
Our Process
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Reach out to us via email or the contact form below to tell us about your project.
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If needed, we'll schedule a time to talk on the phone to complete any consulting you'd like for your project.
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Fill out our intake form.
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Schedule your appointment and drop off your instrument.
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I will reach out to you when it's time to pick up your instrument.
For shorter projects like string changes and setups you can wait in the shop while I work. These typically take between 1 and 3 hours.
We accept payment via cash, Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle.