Regular inspection and proper maintenance of your instrument is essential to keep it playing and sounding its best. By identifying and fixing problems early you can avoid potential damage to your instrument that can lead to costly repairs. Old and worn strings can make your instrument sound dull and lifeless, as well as not play in tune.
At Fretted Strings, we offer several maintenance packages on both acoustic and electric instruments that will keep it sounding optimal.
Our standard inspection and maintenance packages are below. If you would like a specialized package and/or additional maintenance on your instrument not listed below, please inquire.
Inspection and String Change: $30
- Remove and recycle old strings
- Clean and condition the fingerboard
- Polish frets
- Adjust tuners
- Clean instrument body
- Properly install new strings and tune to pitch
- Inspect instrument to spot issues
- Recommend any additional work needed
Complete set-up: $90 – $140
- Acoustic Instruments
- Includes all items from Inspection and String Change above, plus
- Adjust truss rod as necessary
- Set action at nut
- Set action at bridge according to player preference
- Adjust saddle compensation if necessary
- Set intonation at saddle
- Electric instruments
- Includes all items from Acoustic Instruments set-up, plus
- Clean volume and tone pots
- Adjust pickups for output balance and tone
- Test instrument through amplifier