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STANDARD SETUP - ELECTRIC GUITARS
Pretty much the same as the Class A setup but without the fret dress and electrical
service
NOT BE CONFUSED WITH INFERIOR "SET-UPS" OFFERED BY MANY MUSIC SHOPS
This setup is primarily for new instruments which unfortunately generally come
from the distributor with a less-than-perfect state of playability. This is
not necessarily the fault of the shop where the instrument is purchased, it
is just a fact of 21st century budgeting back at the factory where the time
needed for a decent setup would probably result in the cost of your guitar being
doubled by the time it gets to the shop.. so they don't do it!!
Some shops will setup instruments to varying degrees of perfection prior to
display or sale and the asking price can reflect this...... so the cheapest
deal is not necessarily the best one!
Bear in mind, many so called guitar technicians think a setup consists on action,
truss rod and intonation adjustment.. and no more! Before deciding on purchasing
a guitar advertised as having been set up, ask questions about when, how and
by whom the setup was done. If necessary, ask for an engineers report.
Depending where you buy... the report might be one of mine!
Description:
Cut and enhance nut to perfection
Check and secure loose or sprung frets
Adjust action and truss rod
Adjust Intonation
Adjust pickup & pole piece heights
Adjust machinehead tensions and mounting nuts (always loose!)
Balance and adjust tremolo (if fitted)*
Adjust stop tailpiece (Gibson types) to correct height
Check and tighten controls and jack socket
Re-string with D`Addario or E-Ball strings as standard (or your personal choice)
where necessary (strings are charged at extra cost, see below)
Electric guitars and basses - £45.00 to £55.00
*Electric guitars with locking tremolo - £55.00 to £65.00
ALL PRICES NON INCLUSIVE OF STRINGS WHICH ARE CHARGED AT CURRENT RETAIL PRICE.
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