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Better Tone • Better Feel • Better Tuning Stability
Is your guitar buzzing, going out of tune, or not playing its best?
A professional setup improves playability, tone, and tuning stability. Whether you’ve changed string gauges, use alternate tunings, or simply want peak performance, I provide precise guitar setup services in Kingston with a focus on craftsmanship and detail.
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Pricing (Taxes Included)
* Fixed-Bridge & Standard Tremolo — $75-$85
* Floyd Rose & Double-Locking Systems — $85–$125
* Pickup swap: Hourly rate to be determined. Able to swap passive pickups for active determined by the ability for the to fit. Some companies have external batteries if need be.
If the instrument only needs small adjustments I will reduce the price to hourly.
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Strings
Customers typically supply their own strings.
I carry a selection of strings provided at my cost (no markup):
* Ernie Ball Slinky
* Ernie Ball Cobalt (My suggested strings)
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Common Issues Addressed
✔ Fret buzz
✔ Tuning instability
✔ High or uneven action
✔ Poor intonation
✔ String choking or bend issues
✔ Tremolo imbalance
✔ Nut binding
✔ Dead spots and uneven response
✔ Electrical and hardware concerns
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Full Setup Includes
✔ Fretboard cleaning and conditioning
✔ Fret polishing for smooth playability
✔ Fresh string installation with proper stretch and settling
✔ Truss rod calibration and neck relief optimization
✔ Action and playability refinement
✔ Precision intonation setup
✔ Pickup height balancing for optimal response
✔ Nut inspection, lubrication, and slot refinement where needed
✔ Bridge servicing and full hardware tightening
✔ Complete lubrication of all critical contact points and adjustment hardware (including Floyd Rose systems)
✔ Final full-body clean and professional polish
✔ Professional-grade maintenance products (Music Nomad)
Each setup includes two detailed setup reports documenting all measurements and specifications for future reference.
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Turnaround
⏱ I perform the work on the weekends. If I receive the instrument by Friday night or Saturday morning it will be completed by Sunday guaranteed unless I have more than 3 to work on.
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Drop-Off Options
Preferred: Home workshop drop-off
Optional: Local meet-up by arrangement
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
Adjustments are included until you’re fully satisfied with the result.
You’re welcome to test your guitar through my Kemper Profiler, featuring a wide range of professional amp tones.
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Experience You Can Trust
✔ Vintage and modern guitars.
✔ Floyd Rose and double-locking systems specialist
✔ Trusted for consistent, reliable results
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Selected Work
* Godin Stadium ’59 — setup, intonation, pickup balancing
* 1995 Ernie Ball Axis — full setup, D-Tuna, brass block upgrade
* 1975 Gibson Les Paul Standard — fretwork, electronics, full detail
* 2015 LTD Andy James — Drop C setup optimization. Fishman Fluence Modern Pickups
* 2008 Schecter 7-String — factory B tuning setup + D-Tuna
* 2006 Schecter Hellraiser — Drop A setup + EMG 57/66 Pickups
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Questions?
Send your make, model, tuning, and string gauge, and I’ll recommend the right setup for your instrument.
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