A Full Range Of Stringed Instrument Services

NOTE: We do not sell guitars, amps or accessories!

Custom Evaluation

Set Ups

Proper Set-up of any instrument begins with proper neck relief. This is all contingent on current fret conditiions and heights. Bridge string height is then set and then nut string slot height is then set.

There are several different type of "set ups:"

Mandolin or acoustic guitar/bass - bone saddles and nuts must be properly fashioned, in order to provide optimal intonation and response. Especially instruments using an under-saddle Piezo pickup.

Electric Hard-Tail - Les Paul and other non-tremolo type bridge systems.

Electric Non-Locking Tremolo - Bigsby or Fender type tremolo bridges without secondary string locking at the nut.

Electric Locking Tremolo - Floyd Rose, Kahler, Ibanez Edge just to name a few, where the strings are locked on both ends of the fretboard providing you maximum tuning stability.

Other instruments include: violins, cello's, double (upright) bass and other stringed instruments are very similar, but each has it's own way of properly being set-up.

We have done them all here in our shop.

Call me today to discuss your instrument!

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fretwork

Using both CNC Technology and Hand Crafting

Fretwork

Yes we have access to a PLEK Machine.
  • CNC full fret level & re-dress, with hand polish of
  • Partial hand fret level and re-dress, with hand polish
  • Full re-fret unboundrosewood/ebony fingerboard
  • Full Re-fret bound or maple fingerboard
  • Partial hand re-fret + CNC level & re-dress, with hand polish
  • File sharp ends from fingerboard dehydration.

    • Yes we do stainless refrets! Any fret work involving stainless steel +35%
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    Incredible Knowledge and a Tone Expert's Mind

    Electronics

    In our shop, electronics work involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining the electrical components within guitars and basses, particularly electric guitars - but also the pre-amp systems fouind in today's acoustic instruments!
  • Diagnosis and Troubleshooting: Identifying the source of problems such as: no sound, intermittent signals, buzzing, crackling, or poor sound quality. This might involve using tools like multimeters to test components or signal tracing with an oscilloscope.
  • Repair and Replacement: Fixing or replacing faulty components like: pickups, potentiometers (volume/tone knobs), switches, capacitors, or output jacks. This often requires proper soldering skills and a complete understanding of electrical circuits.
  • Maintenance: Performing routine tasks to prevent issues, such as: cleaning potentiometers and switches to prevent oxidation and ensure smooth operation.
  • Customization and Upgrades: Modifying a guitar's electronics to suit a customer's specific needs or tastes. This could involve installing different types of pickups, altering wiring configurations (like coil-splitting or phase switching), or upgrading components like potentiometers and capacitors to enhance tone and performance.
  • Ensuring the guitar's electronics are properly connected and functioning in harmony with other elements like: string height for optimal playability and sound.
  • We have a comprehensive understanding of how pickups create the guitar's signal, how different components shape the sound, and how that signal is transferred to your amplification system.
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    We Do A Lot Of Custom Work

    Custom Work

    • We do most everything "custom.". We can custom fit new electronics that require additional routing of the body. We fit necks to bodies of all types, both bolt on and neck-thru, custom builds with your supplied products. We can fill old routs with new wood and then re-finish them. Custom paint? Look no further than Bubble Up's Guitar Works - custom Poly, Nitro, and other Wood finishes - done right since 2014! What can I do for you?? Schedule your appointment today! I do what the other shops won't.
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