The Amazon Guitars offers professional instrument setup, restrings, and repair. Are your strings feeling a little crusty? Action a bit high? Did you swing your guitar headfirst right into the bass amp onstage and break the headstock clean off? We can relate. We'll help you get your instrument back to top form.
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Setup Rates
A setup is something guitars and basses require on a regular basis; it keeps the instrument playing as it should and helps ensure a long, trouble-free life. When guitars or basses are neglected, the neck can excessively bow, the woods can become dry and brittle, and the electronics can get oxidized and scratchy. How often should you set up your instrument? It depends on how much you use it. A minimum would be once a year for something that sits in the case, but for a guitar that gets used every day, much more often. Some pro guitarists have their techs set the guitar on a weekly, even daily basis. If your guitar isn't playing "just right", it may be time for this service.
A setup involves an examination of the fretboard, the neck angle and truss rod adjustment, the bridge height and position, and the intonation of each string. Adjustments can be made to the neck and truss rod to bring the strings back into the proper alignment with the fretboard, and once the major adjustments are complete, fine tuning of each string's intonation is performed. The fretboard is cleaned and conditioned, and the frets are individually polished to remove grime and oxidation that can dull the strings' resonance. Naturally, the body and neck are cleaned and polished (unless you instruct us not to - we are respectful of an instrument's "mojo"). Finally, the electronics are inspected and cleaned to make sure the the knobs work quietly (no crackle when you use them) and the jack is in good working order. The "action", or height of the strings from the fretboard, makes a big difference in how the guitar feels and we will work to make sure it is set just how you like it.
Setup Rates
Acoustic Guitar $69.99 + strings
Bass $69.99 + strings
Electric Guitar $69.99 + strings
Electric Guitar w/ Floyd $89.99 + strings
Restring $24.99 + strings
Restring Floyd Rose $34.99 + strings
Guitar, Amplifier, and Electronics Repair
We provide 100% free estimates on all repair work. Whether your amp is blown, your acoustic guitar has a crack, or your mixing board has an issue, we have some of the best techs in town. We can't provide estimates over the phone, unfortunately, so please be willing to drop your gear off for a short time while we take a look. We're proud to announce that Amazon Guitars is now a Fender Authorized Service Center, with two FMIC Certified Technicians on staff. If you have issues with your Fender guitar or amplifier, we can perform warranty work on site for you.
WHAT WE DO
TUNE-UPS REPAIRS MODIFICATIONS
TUNE-UP/SET-UP & MAINTENANCE
Our Tune-up/Full Service is like a 100,000 mile service on your car. We will bring your equipment back to top operating condition and perform certain minor repairs as part of this service. Many players report that after our service their gear works better than it ever had, even brand-new. Treat yourself to the best you've ever had!
Amplifier Tune-up/Full Service
Includes thorough maintenance, cleaning, checking, lubricating, adjusting & setting all electronic components & functions. Includes labor to replace minor components such as resistors/capacitors. Test with both bench test equipment and by ear at normal playing levels. Minor cleanup of exterior cabinet material, tighten and secure loose screws, baffles, panels, grilles, etc. at our discretion.
Tube Amplifier Tune-up/Full Service
Includes all the above plus check & set operating voltages including bias, filament heater, B+ and negative feedback, where applicable. Check tube output and function via oscilloscope while they are running in your amp. Re-tension tube pin sockets. Does NOT include tubes.
Stringed Instrument Setup/Full Service
Includes top-to-bottom maintenance, cleaning, checking, lubricating, adjusting & setting all components & functions. Action & intonation set according to best practices and player preference where possible. Minor fret adjustments and repairs to other items at our discretion. All instruments will receive a complete cleaning & polishing including clean and oil fretboard where applicable and polish frets.
All instruments set-up as above will receive one (1) year free truss-rod adjustments at our discretion. If you suspect your action (string height) has changed due to seasonal weather cycles, please bring it by the shop at your convenience and we will check and adjust it if necessary while-u-wait, free of charge.
